Notre Dame Seminary will host its annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. on the grounds of the Seminary located at 2901 South Carrollton Ave. The Seminary is celebrating 90 years of service to the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the dioceses throughout the South by preparing men for the ministerial priesthood. Tickets start at $100 and can be purchased at www.nds.edu or at the seminary. The evening will include silent and live auctions, musical entertainment, a raffle, as well as beverages, food, and desserts from over 40 local restaurants and caterers. Auction items include jewelry, concert tickets, hotel and vacation packages, photography sessions, gift cards and certificates and LSU and Saints autographed memorabilia. For more information about the event, contact … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
From the Pastor – October 27, 2013
“God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.” (Lk 18:11) I recently heard a quote to the effect that “there are only two types of people in the world: saints who think they are sinners and sinners who think they are saints.” That pretty much sums up the two characters in today’s Gospel. The Pharisee has justified his life, and the Publican has condemned his own. In truth, each of these men was a sinner in some way. As the Evangelist John said: If we say that we have not sinned, then we make God a liar, and His word has no place in our hearts (1 Jn 1:10). So what separates the two men? Simply one fact. One acknowledged the reality of his life and the reality of his sin, and one didn’t. And having recognized the reality … [Read more...]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Social Media
Many of you may not be aware that the Archdiocese of New Orleans has a very active social media presence. Almost everyone is aware of the updated Archdiocese of New Orleans website at www.archdiocese-no.org but did you know that we are on Facebook and Twitter as well? Please “Like” the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans on Facebook. You may also want to “Like” the following related Facebook pages: Archbishop Gregory Aymond Archdiocese of New Orleans Young Adult Ministry Black Catholics of New Orleans NOLA Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans New Orleans Catholic Schools NOLA Vocations - Info for Men and Women Notre Dame Hospice Project Lazarus You can also “Follow” us on Twitter: @archdioceseofno @catholiccharitiesNO @2ndharvestGNOA … [Read more...]
