St Francis Xavier Cathedral
626 Fourth Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-445-1451
Restored in 1977, this Neo-Gothic structure boasts some of the most beautiful stained glass windows in the state. The rose windows in the apex of the transept is the largest in the state and the main altar is hand-carved walnut. Filled with highly symbolic pieces and given its rich history, a visit to this Cathedral offers a lesson in the history of the parish and community as well as the Catholic church and its teachings.