The Archdiocese of New Orleans led by Archbishop Gregory Aymond is the second oldest diocese in America, founded in 1793.  

The diocese of New Orleans spans the civil parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, and Washington all in southeast Louisiana.  

Mission Statement of the Archdiocese of New Orleans:

 "Impelled by Christ's call and inspired by the Holy Spirit through the work of the Ninth General Synod, the ministries of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, in union with the Archbishop and with one another, serve the people of the parishes, schools and organizations of the archdiocese in enabling them to encounter Jesus and to witness with joy."