About Our Lady of Divine Providence · Metairie, Louisiana
Our Lady of Divine Providence is a Roman Catholic parish in Metairie, Louisiana, belonging to the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The parish church sits at 8617 W. Metairie Avenue, with its parish office located at 1000 N. Starrett Road. It is a bilingual community offering Mass in both English and Spanish, with a daily Mass schedule, a Saturday vigil in two languages, perpetual Eucharistic adoration, and a School of Religion (Family Faith Formation) for parish children. As of 2024 the parish was actively celebrating its 60th anniversary and raising funds for a parish debt-reduction campaign.
- Established
- 1964
- Patron
- Our Lady of Divine Providence
- Rector
- Fr. Mike (full name not verified on the official site during this search)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New Orleans
Why belong here
Our Lady of Divine Providence is a welcoming bilingual Catholic parish in Metairie with multiple Sunday Masses (including a Spanish Mass), daily morning Mass, perpetual Eucharistic adoration in a dedicated chapel, and Saturday/Sunday confessions. Families can enroll children in the School of Religion / Family Faith Formation program, and the parish has active lay organizations such as the Knights of Columbus. For Catholics on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish looking for an English- and Spanish-speaking parish with daily Mass, perpetual adoration, and a parish school of religion, OLDP offers a full sacramental and devotional life within the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Mass times at Our Lady of Divine Providence
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday: 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM (English)
- Saturday: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM (English)
- Saturday: 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM (Spanish)
- Private confessions by appointment
Adoration times
- Perpetual Adoration in the Chapel (24 hours/day); chapel entrance on N. Atlanta Street
Sacraments
The parish website includes a 'The Sacraments' page linked from the main navigation, which provides parishioners with information on sacramental preparation and reception, consistent with the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Detailed preparation requirements for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick would be found on that page on the parish website.
Growing in Faith / Family Faith Formation
Under the heading 'Growing in Faith – Living a Sacramental Life', the parish offers a School of Religion program (Family Faith Formation) for parish children. The Director of Religious Education and CYO Coordinator is Earl Gervais (504-466-4511, ext. 117; [email protected]). The parish has published photo albums of Family Faith Formation sessions, Mary's Way of the Cross on Good Friday, and Outdoor Stations of the Cross — indicating an active, family-oriented catechetical program with seasonal devotional activities for children and parents.
- Director of Religious Education / CYO Coordinator: Earl Gervais
- Family Faith Formation sessions
- Mary's Way of the Cross on Good Friday
- Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Apostolado Hispano / Hispanic Ministry
The parish maintains an active Spanish-language ministry, the Apostolado Hispano, with its own page linked from the parish site and included among the 'noteworthy links' on the homepage. Spanish-speaking parishioners and visitors are served by a 6:00 PM Saturday vigil Mass in Spanish and by Saturday-evening Spanish confessions. The parish home page also lists the Apostolado Hispano website as an external resource.
- Spanish Mass: Saturday 6:00 PM
- Spanish Confessions: Saturday 5:15–5:45 PM
Parish Life and Organizations
Parish life at OLDP includes lay organizations and parish-wide events. The Knights of Columbus council at the parish hosts events such as a spaghetti dinner. The parish maintains an OLDP Photo Album section of the website that documents parish gatherings, anniversaries, and ministry activities. The parish office shares a calendar of events on the homepage.
- Knights of Columbus
- OLDP Photo Album (parish photos)
- Calendar of Events on homepage
Communications and Online Giving
The parish maintains a 'Weekly Updates from Fr. Mike' section linking to the pastor's communication page, publishes weekly bulletins online, and offers online giving through a dedicated page. These give parishioners regular access to homilies, parish announcements, and the ability to support the parish financially online.
- Weekly Updates from Fr. Mike
- Weekly Bulletins (online)
- Online Giving page
Parish Debt Reduction Campaign
The homepage has prominently featured the parish's Debt Reduction campaign. As of July 1, 2024, parishioners had contributed $298,724.16 toward a stated $575,000 goal, putting the parish over halfway to its target. The campaign is presented as an ongoing effort with thanks to parishioners for past and continued support.
- Amount raised as of July 1, 2024: $298,724.16
- Campaign goal: $575,000
60th Anniversary
In 2024 the parish was actively celebrating its 60th anniversary. A 60th Anniversary Pictorial Directory was being produced, with photo sessions scheduled for parishioners; registration was conducted online via the parish's directory service using the church code LA147. Participants were promised a free 8x10 photo and a free Photo Pictorial Directory with the option to purchase additional photos, with no purchase obligation.
- 60th Anniversary Pictorial Directory project in 2024
- Online registration with church code LA147
Contact and Location
The parish church is located at 8617 W. Metairie Avenue in Metairie, Louisiana, with the parish office at 1000 N. Starrett Road, Metairie, LA 70003. The main telephone number is (504) 466-4511, with fax (504) 466-4858. The parish maintains an official Facebook page under the handle @divprov1000 and links to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Clarion Herald online edition, and the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center from its homepage.
- Church: 8617 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA 70003
- Office: 1000 N. Starrett Rd., Metairie, LA 70003
- Phone: (504) 466-4511; Fax: (504) 466-4858
- Facebook: facebook.com/divprov1000