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The Birth of a City: New Orleans, Part II - Spirits of the St. Louis Cathedral

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

Society & Culture, True Crime, History, Documentary

4.7976 Ratings

🗓️ 30 October 2018

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

This episode of Southern Gothic is the second in the three-part series "Birth of a City: New Orleans," a story that chronicles the inception of a great American city and the legends that evolved with it. Part II: Spirits of the Cathedral In 1764 the French ceded control of New Orleans to the Spanish, who would control the city for the next forty years; but during that time, tragedy and violence would occur. As a result, New Orleanians turned to their spiritual leaders for guidance. Catholic priests and bishops who many believe still continue to watch over their parishoners. Theme music for "Birth of a City: New Orleans" was written and performed by Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Adam Wright. Additional narration by Javier Leiva of Pretend Radio.   Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Join our Facebook Group! If you are a sponsor looking to advertise on the show visit Airwave Media or email contact@airwavemedia.com for information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:03.6

overlooking Jackson Square in the New Orleans French Quarter.

2:07.6

Its towering triple steeples have become an iconic landmark of the city.

2:13.6

The French were the first to use the present-day site in 1727,

2:18.3

nestling the Catholic Church in the heart of their planned city

2:24.3

only a stone's throw from the Mississippi River.

2:28.3

However, the building that stands today is the last of several in a timeline that practically

2:38.0

embodies New Orleans' own, interwoven through both historic and tragic events. But just one of the many things so unique to this architectural masterpiece is that buried underneath the altar of this grand cathedral are the remains of eight Catholic bishops who once presided here.

3:10.3

Their legacies just as entrenched into the fabric of New Orleans' history as the Cathedral itself.

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