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Thinking ‘outside the country’ for new vocations

Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 01:26 |

Written by Peter Finney Jr. |

Homegrown vocations are a cherished goal of every bishop. But in the case of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, providing sacramental and pastoral care to an increasing population of Spanish-speaking Catholics – without the benefit of a deep roster of Spanish-speaking priests – requires some outside-the-box thinking.

St. Joseph Altar cakes feed Rebuild Center clients

Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 01:19 |

Written by Peter Finney Jr. |

Hundreds of worshipers attended the St. Joseph’s Day Mass at St. Joseph Church on Tulane Avenue, during which Vincentian Father Tom Stehlik blessed a large altar created by parishioners and other volunteers.

While she feeds the poor, the city tows her truck

Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 01:11 |

Written by Peter Finney Jr. |

In a cash-strapped city where revenue often is found at the end of a tow truck, there are dollars and cents – and then there is common sense.

Stations of the Cross relate to marriage

Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 01:04 |

Written by Christine Bordelon |

Couples, especially those with children, need time together to reflect on their relationship and their faith. New Orleans Catholic Engaged Encounter found an appropriate venue for couples to do just that: a Way of the Cross for Married Couples held on March 22 at St. Clement of Rome in Metairie.

2014 Summer Activities (by category)

Published on Tuesday, 18 March 2014 19:55 |

Written by Clarion Herald |

Included in the March 22, 2014 issue of the Clarion Herald is its annual Summer Activities special section. Listings of various camps at Catholic elementary and high schools throughout the archdiocese are listed, followed by special activity camps categorized in alphabetical order by type.

Attenhofer's new windows at St. Paul the Apostle

Published on Tuesday, 18 March 2014 14:38 |

Written by Frank Methe |

A striking vision...
St. Paul the Apostle Church in Gentilly commissioned Attenhofer’s Stained Glass Studio in Metairie to fashion a stunning stained-glass window of St. Paul being knocked from his horse.