Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

"The oak is glorious! One of the biggest you can see in the US. We were so happy that the cathedral is open to the public. Check out the cemetery as well."

"The cathedral is one of lafayette's prizes. The grounds and facilities represent us all so well. From the historic oak tree to the cemetery. It tells the story of old Lafayette. It's a great day trip. You'll stay busy for several hours."

"This is a MUST SEE if you are visiting Lafayette. It's open to the public after 10:00. Stunning restoration of a beautiful church. And don't miss the 500+ year old live oak in front. Also there is a very informative pamphlet available when you first walk in. It gives titles of all the main stained glass windows, as well as a brief history of the church."

"This is a beautiful, and historic church in downtown Lafayette. We are fortunate that this church is open to the public, so you can see how beautiful it is. There is a beautiful, huge oak tree outside, that you can’t get close to. Come inside, take a seat, and take in the beauty of this church. This place is full of history, and the detail work in this church is amazing. I highly recommend that you come in and visit this church."

"So beautiful. This gorgeous Cathedral totally captures the love, mercy and appreciation for all life as bestowed on humankind by God Our Father. Daily mass with faithful followers of “The Way” was a highlight of our vacation. The family that prays together stays together. The stained glass windows with statements of faith written in French reflect the faith, hope and love of past generations that trusted. Let us take a lesson from the history books! Come to see and experience this beautiful home of God."