NEW ORLEANS – St. Louis Cathedral will present its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m., featuring a full orchestra and the Concert Choir of the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France. The concert is free and open to the public.
Under the musical direction of Sarah Jane McMahon Briscoe and Jesse Reeks, the program will tell the story of the Nativity through traditional Christmas carols such as “O Come, All Ye Faithful;” “O Holy Night;” “Ave Maria;” “What Child Is This?;” “Silent Night;” “Joy to the World;” and Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” among others.
“We look forward to this concert all year,” said Sarah Jane McMahon Briscoe, director of Sacred Music at St. Louis Cathedral. “Sharing these beloved and familiar songs with both parishioners and visitors from around the world is a beautiful reminder of the hope and joy of the season.”
Following the concert, guests are invited to continue the celebration outdoors with the Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré’s Caroling on the Square, a longtime holiday tradition in Jackson Square.
About St. Louis Cathedral
Founded in 1718, the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France has been the spiritual center of Catholic worship in New Orleans and a focal point of civic life for more than three centuries. St. Louis Cathedral is home to the oldest continuously active Catholic Cathedral community in the United States. Elevated to the rank of Minor Basilica by Pope Paul VI in 1964 in recognition of its historical and pastoral significance, St. Louis Cathedral continues to serve as a place of prayer, celebration, and community. Visitors from around the world, including presidents, kings, and Pope St. John Paul II, have gathered here, and the Cathedral remains an internationally recognized symbol of faith and resilience in New Orleans.