150th Anniversary of Diocese of Alexandria -- Natchitoches LA
N 31° 45.670 W 093° 05.275
15R E 491674 N 3513967
A sesquicentennial plaque inside the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Natchitoches LA
Waymark Code: WMN8YY
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2015
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A plaque inside the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Natchitoches LA celebrates the sesquicentennial of the Diocese of Alexandria.
The plaque reads as follows:
"1853 2003
in honor of the 150th anniversary of the diocese of Alexandria (formerly Natchitoches), the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches LA, founded in 1728, is given the title of proto-parish, with rank and title granted in perpetuity.
Most Rev. Sam G. Jacobs
Bishop of Alexandria"
Anniversary Year: 150th
Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 2003
Address:
145 Church St
Alexandria, LA
Website: [Web Link]
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