The St. Landry Catholic Church is the Lafayette Catholic Diocese’s second oldest church parish. While the earliest documented church ritual was a baptism that took place on May 16th of 1756, the parish church wasn’t officially founded until 1770 by French Capuchin friars. The current building was completed in 1909, featuring a Gothic structure and Romanesque motifs. Visitors can view stained-glass windows made by German artisans in France. Guided tours of the church are also available by appointment and during specific weekends in October, costumed re-enactors can be seen portraying historic Opelousas figures during the Historic Reenactments and Cemetery Tours.
St. Landry Catholic Church, 1020 N Main St, Opelousas, LA 70570, Phone: 337-942-6552