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LHSAA passes 'play-up' proposal; Catholic League may return
Published on Friday, 27 January 2012 13:57 | 
Written by Ron Brocato | 
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Louisiana high school principals voted today to allow schools to compete athletically in a higher enrollment classification, clearing the way for the return of some form of the Catholic League for the 2013-14 academic year.
Abp. Aymond warns about threats to religious liberty
Published on Thursday, 26 January 2012 19:13 | Written by Clarion Herald | |
Archbishop Gregory Aymond is in Rome on an ad limina visit to meet with Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican officials.
He has issued a letter, which he has asked pastors to read at every Mass in the Archdiocese of New Orleans this weekend, describing the "unprecedented attack on religious liberty" by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which has madated that even religious emplyers and organizations provide health coverage for birth control -- including abortifacients -- and surgical sterilization.
Click here to read the archbishop's letter
Jan. 26 ad limina report from Archbishop Aymond
Published on Thursday, 26 January 2012 18:57 | Written by Clarion Herald | |
Archbishop Gregory Aymond is in Rome for an ad limina visit with Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican officials.
In a telephone interview with the Clarion Herald, he summarized his activities on Thursday, Jan. 26, which included a private meeting with Pope Benedict along with the other bishops of Louisiana and the celebration of Mass at St. Mary Major Basilica.
The archbishop also speaks about direct threats to religious liberty in the U.S. He has written a letter to be read at all churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans this weekend.
Consecrated life to be celebrated locally Feb. 4
Published on Thursday, 26 January 2012 13:28 | Written by Christine Bordelon | |
The annual World Day for Consecrated Life is Feb. 4, and Sisterof the Holy Family Sylvia Thibodeaux, director of the Office of Religious in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, has a special event planned for men and women religious in the archdiocese.
Area religious are invited to gather Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. at the convent of the Sisters Servants of Mary, 5001 Perlita St., New Orleans, for prayer and a sharing event themed “Human Traffic Awareness.” Refreshments and fellowship will follow.
