65 Fontainebleau Drive New Orleans, Louisiana 70125 Phone: (504) 866-1777

St. Rita School is a state-accredited school under the auspicious of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school is a principle ministry of St. Rita Church. St. Rita has been administered by the Marianite Sisters of the Holy Cross since its doors opened in 1924. Students of all races and creeds who meet our academic guidelines are welcome at St Rita School.

Rejoice with the worldwide Congregation of Holy Cross on the ocassion of the Beatification of our Founder,  Fr. Basil Moreau in LeMans, France, September 15, 2007 Moreau was a man ahead of his times. He saw a need and responded. He sent the Holy Cross Brothers, Sisters, and Priests as missionaries shortly after the order was founded in 1830. The University of Notre Dame was established by Holy Cross.  Moreau sent his sisters, the Marianites of Holy Cross and the Holy Cross Brothers to New Orleans in 1841 to care for the orphans at St. Mary's Orphanage in the 9th Ward.  They have ministered continuously in Louisiana for more than 150 years. The Congregation has grown to include members in Africa, India, Bangladesh, Haiti and South America.  There is an international session in LeMans, France each year to study the spirit of the Founder. Moreau was a man of faith.  He wanted his followers to incarnate the love and compassion of Jesus.  He believed in zeal for the mission and hospitality to all by creating a family spirit. Blessed Moreau, founder, educator and friend of the poor, Pray for us.