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TANGIPAHOA PARISH

Mark 16:15
“And he said to them, “Go into all the world and
proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.”

Begin your voyage in beautiful Tangipahoa Parish. With
cultures as diverse as the landscapes; this southeastern
Louisiana locale encompasses a plethora of ethnicities,
religions, activities and cuisines. Located less than one
hour from New Orleans or Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa
Parish off ers the serenity of a small town with the
convenience of big city amenities.

Visitors are delighted as they stroll through the Garden of Gethsemane and St. Peter’s Courtyard which features
replicas of the 12 Apostle sculptures on display at the Basilica in Rome. Located in Amite, LA, the St. Helena
Catholic Church welcomes groups of all sizes to tour their expansive campus which also includes Mary’s Pavilion
and Adoration Chapel, the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist display, the Repose Room, and Full of Grace gift shop.
Th e Independence Italian Heritage Museum off ers a sneak peak into the days of yesteryear and the religious
traditions that continue today. Th e ornate stained-glass windows and country-gothic architecture of the historic
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church are pleasing to the eyes and to the soul.

A myriad of activities await your pilgrimage to
Tangipahoa Parish. Visit tangitourism.com or St. Helena Catholic Church and The Garden of Gethsemane
call 800-617-4501 to begin your journey. 985-748-9057 • sthelenachurch.net

Rosaryville Spirt Life Center
225-294-5039 • catholicretreatcenter.org
Solomon Episcopal Retreat Center
985-748.6634 • seccla.org

First True Love World Outreach Ministries
985-386-2624 • ftlwom.org

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
985-345-2764 • gracemem.org

One Night in Bethlehem
985-345-0366 • onenightinbethlehem.net

Independence Italian Heritage Museum
985-320-6007 • indymuseum.org

Our Lady of Pompeii – St. Joseph Altar and Blessing of the Pets
985-345-8957 • ourladyofpompeiiparish.com

Global Wildlife Center
985-624-WILD • globalwildlife.com
Louisiana Quilt Trail - louisianaquilttrail.com
985-386-8815

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