French Quarter
St. Anthony's Garden (Royal & Orleans St). Behind St. Louis Cathedral.
Symbol of Resilience
Sacred Heart
of Jesus.
St. Anthony's Garden, French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Monument
Sculpted in Italy, this statue stands behind the St. Louis Cathedral. Its French base inscription reads: "Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have confidence in you." In 2005, it lost fingers during Hurricane Katrina; their restoration in 2015 became a powerful symbol of the city's recovery.
Resilience: A marker of hope for the ongoing rebuilding efforts of New Orleans.
"Touchdown Jesus"
Widely known locally by this nickname due to the outstretched arms resembling a referee signaling a score. The moniker gained massive popularity following the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl win in 2010.
Local Legend
Visitor Protocol
Location Correction
NOT at 6363 St. Charles Ave (Loyola Univ). This is the French Quarter statue.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible area. Visible from street through garden gates.
Confidence & Recovery
Restored 2015 • Post-Katrina Symbol