Setting a precedent as they joined together for the first time in a worship service in a New Orleans area Catholic Church, a number of leading Protestant, Orthodox and Catholic religious leaders listen attentively as Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, standing delivers the address of welcome Thursday night in St. Louis Cathedral.Seated in places of honor before the altar are from left, The Rev. Stephen J. Duffym of Notre Dame Seminary, Dr. James D. Mosteller, of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, the Rev. Nicholas, J. Tanaskovic, OMI, host pastor, the Very Reverand William G.Gaines of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral here' the Rev. Robert F. Harrington of Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Auxiliary Bishop L. Abel Caillouel, and
Photo is dated 1968.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.