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Holy Cross School (New Orleans)

1849 establishments in LouisianaBoys' schools in LouisianaCatholic elementary schools in LouisianaCatholic secondary schools in New OrleansEducational institutions established in 1849
Holy Cross secondary schoolsLower 9th Ward, New OrleansPrivate K–12 schools in New OrleansUse mdy dates from August 2023
Holy Cross School New Orleans Mar 2010
Holy Cross School New Orleans Mar 2010

Holy Cross School is a Catholic school serving grades pre-K through 12 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded in 1849 by the Congregation of Holy Cross. Holy Cross School was originally named St. Isidore's College and was a boarding and day school. Holy Cross School is located in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

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Holy Cross School (New Orleans)
Paris Avenue, New Orleans Spanish Fort

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Saint Francis Cabrini Catholic Church

Paris Avenue
70122 New Orleans, Spanish Fort
Louisiana, United States
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