The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO) will sponsor their annual Day of Refreshment for Women on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Matthew the Apostle in River Ridge. Theme for the Day is “Come to the Water.”  Talks will be given by members of the Women’s Retreat Team: Andi Oney of Laplace and Denise Beyer of Houma/Thibodaux. Cost is only $30 and includes lunch. Music, teaching, small groups and prayer ministry are all featured. Please register online at www.ccrno.org by Wednesday, June 21th to order a lunch. On-site registrations are accepted but no lunch is guaranteed. For more information, call CCRNO at (504) 828-1368 or visit www.ccrno.org. … [Read more...]

Msgr. Nalty will be the Chaplain for a pilgrimage to the Vatican in November of 2017. Pilgrims must join or be a member of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums to participate. Brochures are in the back of the church. … [Read more...]

The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center invites you to join us for "Are You Kidding? On Becoming Like a Little Child Again", a silent retreat June 2-4, 2017. Rev. Philip Chircop, SJ, encourages us to explore some habits of the heart intended to educate us into becoming childlike once again. Go to:  nolacatholic.org to download the flyer. … [Read more...]

During Lent at St. Henry Church, there will be Stations of the Cross and Confession on Fridays with Confession at 5:30pm and the Stations at 6:00pm.  Remember that Msgr. Nalty is also in the Confessional from 3:00-3:45pm on Saturdays and 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Sundays.  Beginning March 3, the Stations will be followed by a fish fry in the Blessed Pauline Center, directly behind St. Henry Church. … [Read more...]

Our Lady of Czestochowa St. Stephen Church - Monday, February 17 Holy Hour of Adoration 4:45pm Holy Mass 6:00pm A reproduction of the icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the Black Madonna, is coming to St. Stephen Church on Monday, February 17. "From Ocean to Ocean" is sponsored by Human Life International (HLI.org). This worldwide pilgrimage is dedicated to the defense and support of life and family through the intercession of the Blessed Mother under her title of Our Lady of Czestochowa. The pilgrimage started in 2012 in Vladivostok, Russia, then made its way through 24 countries and more than 400 cities and towns to reach the Atlantic Ocean. One of its final European stops was on Divine Mercy Sunday 2013 in Fatima, Portugal, where the icon was placed on the … [Read more...]

This prayer, from the U.S. edition of the Book of Blessings (no. 1965), is an adaptation of the prayer for the Church and for civil authorities that was composed by Archbishop John Carroll for use on the occasion of the inauguration of George Washington in 1789. Prayer on the Occasion of the Inauguration of a Public Official Almighty and eternal God, you have revealed your glory to all nations. God of power and might, wisdom and justice, through you authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment is decreed. For the President: Assist with your spirit of counsel and fortitude the President of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be eminently useful to your people over whom he presides. May he encourage due … [Read more...]

January 20, 2017 Memorial for the Unborn Prayer Service will be held at St. Patrick’s #3 Cemetery, 202 City Park Ave. (near Canal Blvd.), NOLA on Friday January 20, 2017, at 2:00 PM with Archbishop Aymond leading the prayers. All are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the Respect Life Office 504-286-1119 or respectlife@arch-no.org. January 21, 2017 Louisiana Life March South will be held Saturday January 2, 2017, in Baton Rouge. Life March South activities will begin at 9:30 AM with pre-event remarks and program at Galvez Plaza behind the Old State Capitol. The March for Life will begin at 10:00 AM concluding at or near the State Capitol at 10:45 AM. At that point, the formal program of the event will begin. Visit Louisiana Right to Life’s site for more … [Read more...]

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Congratulations to all of those who helped to prepare and serve the Thanksgiving Lunch at the Rebuild Center on Thursday. Our parish apostolate to the homeless fed 231 people a wonderful meal, of Turkey, Bread Dressing, Gravy, Green Been Casserole, Sweet Potatoes, Green Salad, Craneberry Sauce and Bread. Thanks to all of those who cooked and served the meals, and thanks to those who donate to the St. Anthony Fund to make this possible! … [Read more...]