I always enjoy Lent … Ash Wednesday is the real New Year’s Day in South Louisiana. And part of my own Lenten tradition is hitting as many Catholic church fish fry fundraisers as possible.

So far I’ve only managed to catch three this year because it’s been a busy month. But there’s still a few more Fridays before Easter so I hope to keep the process rolling. Here I’ll document the ones I’ve had this month. All delicious!

March 15, 2019: fish plate from Archbishop Rummel High School's fishing club. Have been picking up this one for several years now & it's always magnificent. They were one of the first drive thru versions I had ever been to.
March 15, 2019: fish plate from Archbishop Rummel High School’s fishing club. Have been picking up this one for several years now & it’s always magnificent. They were one of the first drive thru versions I’d ever been to.
March 29, 2019: St Benilde Catholic Church fish plate. Been going here for several years also; always a treat. This is one of my favorite little churches in Metry. And this year, they added a drive thru option! Used to be a huge line in their school cafeteria.
March 29, 2019: St Benilde Catholic Church fish plate. Been going here for several years also; always a treat. This is one of my favorite little churches in Metry. And this year, they added a drive thru option! Used to be a huge line in their school cafeteria.
March 29, 2019: St Rita Catholic Church combo fish/shrimp plate. First year I've tried their fry & it was reallly good. They're actually located in Harahan.
March 29, 2019: St Rita Catholic Church combo fish/shrimp plate. First year I’ve tried their fry & it was reallly good. They’re actually located in Harahan.

Other ones I’ve tried in previous years include:

  • St Ann Catholic Church & Shrine (off Transcontinental Ave)
  • St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church (West Metairie Ave)
  • St Edward Catholic Church (West Metairie Ave)
  • Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church (Esplanade Ave)
  • St Joseph Catholic Church (Tulane Ave)

I think there may be a couple more, but those were rather memorable. Churches fry the best fish. Haha.