In keeping with a promise made when the British were defeated in the Battle of New Orleans, the Ursuline nuns in New Orleans celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 194th year.
As is the tradition, the Archbishop of New Orleans along with other bishops presided at the Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor on State Street in New Orleans which is owned by the Ursuline nuns.
The Te Deum has been sung every year.