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Chef John Folse cooks for retreat house gala

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 16:32 |

Written by Clarion Herald |

The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center (the former Cenacle Retreat House) will sponsor "Wine & Dine: An Evening with John Folse," July 31 at the Schulte Auditorium on the campus of Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans.

Abramowicz drawn to give back what he received

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 16:17 |

Written by Peter Finney Jr. |

It’s been more than 40 years since Danny Abramowicz caught a pass for the New Orleans Saints – think back to 1973, President Richard Nixon and a 62-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons – but he has maintained his youthful exuberance as a Catholic evangelist.

Hospice patient, loving grandmother jumps for joy

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 15:42 |

Written by Peter Finney Jr. |

Nancy Killeen, who lives in the Mater Dolorosa Apartments, was preparing to celebrate her 84th birthday when word got back to her old high school classmates in Cleveland in May that she had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and had begun care with Notre Dame Hospice.

Synod consultative sessions to resume Aug. 2

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 20:47 |

Written by Clarion Herald |

St. Louis IX King of France is the patron saint of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and also is the patron of the archdiocese’s Ninth General Synod.

Lower 9th Ward heralds St. David's new building

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 15:21 |

Written by Christine Bordelon |

Members of the St. David Catholic Church community were out in force June 29 to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving and dedicate their newly built gym and school building in the lower 9th Ward off St. Claude Avenue.

School plan highlights Catholic identity standards

Published on Tuesday, 15 July 2014 15:13 |

Written by Christine Bordelon |

The Office of Catholic Schools unveiled an ambitious strategic plan for the future of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 2013 after a study was conducted by The Catholic University of America, followed by extensive input from local educators, parents, a strategic planning committee and focus groups.

Superintendent Dr. Jan Lancaster is pleased to say that many goals of the plan have been met this past academic year, and that the Office of Catholic Schools is ahead in implementing a few goals, such as Catholic identity standards for the 2014-15 school year.