Coronation Crowns Exhibition

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In 1895, the statue, gilded in gold, was crowned by Decree of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIII; and in 1928, the Holy See approved and confirmed the naming of Our Lady of Prompt Succor as the Principal Patroness of the City of New Orleans and of the State of Louisiana. At the Coronation, Archbishop Janssens encouraged the faithful to place their trust in Our Lady of Prompt Succor for “quick help,” praying: “I am going to offer up to her, the heart of everyone here, everyone in the State of Louisiana, that she may preserve us all from sin and protect us also in our temporal interests and be a mother to us, each and everyone, every day of our lives, and finally at the moment when we lie upon our deathbeds.” We continue to honor this solemn celebration 129 years later. Each year on November 10th, Our Lady's special crowns are displayed. To this day, they are a physical testament to the gratitude of the citizens of our city and state for Our Lady's intercessions. View these special treasures up close following 9:30 a.m. Mass.