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LHSAA's 'subdividing' plan needs work

Published on Thursday, 27 March 2014 17:42 |

Written by admin |

A plan to subdivide the Louisiana High School Athletic Association into two separate but equal public and private school groups within the framework of the LHSAA needs more work, the body’s executive committee told the plan’s spokesman March 26.

Abbey Youth Fest 2014: Go for ‘God’s gold’ in life

Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 14:48 |

Written by Beth Donze |

By the world’s measuring stick, Leah Darrow’s star was not just rising, it was soaring, bearing all the external markers of success and adulation.

House of ushers: Metairie teen joins dad in ministry

Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 14:33 |

Written by Beth Donze |

Ten minutes before the start of the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, usher Jack McConnell assumes his post at a side entrance to St. Catherine of Siena Church, holding the glass doors open for arriving congregants.

Pro-life oratory contest open to all juniors, seniors

Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 11:40 |

Written by Christine Bordelon |

“Let your voice be heard” is what organizers of the New Orleans Right to Life Pro-Life Oratory Contest are saying to all junior and senior high school students in the New Orleans area interested in entering the upcoming contest on April 10 at 6 p.m. at Jesuit High School.

Hundreds assisted at Citizenship Workshop

Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 11:37 |

Written by Christine Bordelon |

“We see in each other the face of God,” said Dominican Father Sergio Serrano, director of the archdiocesan Hispanic Apostolate, to more than 50 volunteers working the Citizenship Mega Workshop held March 22 at the apostolate in Metairie.

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.