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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.

Prayer is food for a priest’s journey

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 15:57 |

Written by Deacon Colin V. Braud |

It has been an amazing journey ever since I entered seminary almost six years ago.
I learned a lot about the church, prayer, the priesthood and myself – more than what I had previously thought possible. Being a deacon of the church these last few months, all of this has deepened.

Not worthy, but here by God’s grace

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 15:47 |

Written by Deacon Travis J. Clark |

Throughout my journey to the priesthood I have been blessed to meet and work with many great, wonderful people from all over, thus experiencing the universal church come alive before my very eyes.
I am thankful to all of the many people who have prayed for me and supported my formation to the priesthood over the years. Without their prayerful support and the grace of God, I would not be where I am today.

God continually calls – at any age

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 15:23 |

Written by Deacon Gary P. Copping |

Forty-two. According to Douglas Adams in his trilogy “A Hitch-hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” that is the answer to “life, the universe and everything.” It was also the age of my wife when I met her. It was the age I was when she died. And it was twice my age when I first entered the seminary. I also have a similar distinction of having the name “Francis” associated in some way with all my pastoral assignments.