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Hundreds protest future abortion clinic

Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:10 |

Written by Lindsey Frechou |

In a city notorious for its love of music, food and life, death of the unborn is becoming a fear for many New Orleanians. In response to this threat, the NOLA Needs Peace coalition hosted a rally May 20 at the site of the future Planned Parenthood abortion clinic on South Claiborne Avenue.

Teens learn to lead at Habari Gani

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 14:24 |

Written by Lindsey Frechou |

Habari Gani or “What’s the News?” is a question that Christians worldwide are called to seek and evangelize in their daily lives. Thanks to Habari Gani, a retreat held annually for African-American youth through the CYO Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, this question is being answered.

Expansion, renovation at Metairie Manor lauded

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:41 |

Written by Christine Bordelon |

Residents were outside enjoying more than just the sunshine on a recent May day at Metairie Manor. Pat Bibeau, with her dog Lucy beside her, was watering the dianthus, verbena, petunias, roses and other flowers that she planted in the newly installed raised flowerbeds.

Archdiocese will have five new priests June 1

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 16:54 |

Written by Clarion Staff |

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond will ordain five men to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of New Orleans with a Mass June 1 at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral. The five men are, from left, Deacon Jonathan P. Hemelt, Deacon Daniel H. Green, Deacon Travis J. Clark, Deacon Gary P. Copping and Deacon Colin V. Braud.

Archbishop Hannan would have been 100 on May 20

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 11:47 |

Written by Peter Finney Jr. |

J.T. Hannan and his wife Katherine had fond memories May 20 as they reflected on what would have been Archbishop Philip Matthew Hannan’s 100th birthday.

Deacons urged to follow Pope Francis' model

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 11:35 |

Written by Peter Finney Jr. |

Citing the example of Pope Francis, Archbishop Gregory Aymond urged the four men ordained to the transitional diaconate May 18 to use their final year before ordination to the priesthood to serve others, especially the poor and marginalized, in Christian charity.