Vatican survey
November 16, 2013 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Our Holy Father Pope Francis has called for the 3rd Extraordinary Synod of Bishops for October 2014. The topic to be…
‘Entombed’ Jesus gets overhaul at St. Alphonsus
Sculptural representations of Jesus’ lifeless body typically show him nailed to the cross, his head bowed down, or cradled in the arms of his mother, just after the crucifixion. Far…
CCANO sets free training for volunteer interpreters
Chaos always ensues after a disaster. Imagine being in the midst of the chaos and not being able to speak English to obtain emergency assistance. Catholic Charities Spirit of Hope…
Saved! Xavier Prep to remain open
The news April 22 to parents was clear: Xavier University Preparatory School will reopen for female students in the seventh through 12th grades for the 2013-14 school year, only it…
2013 Year of Family and Faith
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‘Preach Christ always – if necessary, use words’
Jesuit Father Peter Callery has put much thought into the sacraments. He believes that Catholics should not just go through the motions or see the sacraments performed as rituals only.…
Archbishop Aymond kicks off Loyola’s speaker series
Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be the first speaker Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. to kick off Loyola University's Presidential Centennial Guest Series. His topic will be, "Catholic Education: Gifts and…
Isaac brings Mass, archbishop to a Rigolets lounge
No, there is no mistaking the Yellow Store at the foot of The Rigolets bridge on Chef Menteur Highway for the Sistine Chapel. The local bar has everything a friendly…
Plaquemines Parish slowly rebuilds after Isaac
They have made it a little closer to home. On Sept. 4, 69 residents from Plaquemines Parish who were evacuated to shelters in northern Louisiana after Hurricane Isaac arrived at…
Knights among heavy hitters in Class 4A
St. Augustine handed Brother Martin its worst defeat in the 43-year history of the Gentilly schools’ rivalry by routing the undermanned Crusaders, 59-7, on Sept. 8. The Knights thus established…