OCTOBER 5, 2015 The Saint Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association, in conjunction with the Catholic Bishops of the State of Louisiana, announce the celebration of the 63rd Annual Red Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bench and bar of the State, on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 9:30 AM at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. The Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will be the principal celebrant. The Most Reverend Fernand Cheri, Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans, will be the homilist. Members of the bench and bar of the State, as well as all members of the lay public, are invited to attend. … [Read more...]

Religious of the Sacred Heart are available to meet individually with men and women for spiritual direction.  Telephone 504 / 899 – 6027 for names of and information about the spiritual directors.  Their pictures can be found on this website: https://rscj.org/sophie-barat-house Temenos (spiritual growth) groups meet monthly, September – May.  Facilitators: Jane McKinlay, RSCJ and John Gniady, JD. Men’s Group:   4:40pm, 3rd Weds. Women’s Group: 10:00am, 3rd Thurs. Sacred Heart Moms: 10:00am, 3rd Weds. Contact Sister Jane McKinlay at jmckinlay@rscj.org or 899 – 6027. The Centering Prayer group meets on the First Friday, October – June, at 9:30am.  Contact Sister Jane McKinlay at jmckinlay@rscj.org or 899 – 6027. … [Read more...]

Patron Saint of Parish Priests Jean-Baptist-Marie Vianney was born on May 8, 1786, in the French town of Dardilly, the fourth child of Matthieu Vianney and Marie Beluze. His life was impacted at a young age by the French Revolution, which forced many loyal priests to hide from the government in order to celebrate the Sacraments. Since priests daily risked their lives because of the religious persecution, Vianney's early life as a Catholic was hidden, having received his First Holy Communion and Confirmation is secret ceremonies in private homes. When the Catholic Church was re-established in France 1802, John's father allowed him to begin studies for the priesthood in the neighboring village of Ecully at a school run by Father M. Balley. Although John's studies were interrupted when he … [Read more...]

As Catholic Christians, we believe that marriage is between one man and one woman. This belief is rooted in Sacred Scripture, Natural Law and 2000 years of Christian Tradition. To change and redefine marriage will have ramifications for families now and in the future. I stand with the Catholic bishops of the United States as we had hoped there would have been another means of moving forward in society without redefining marriage and family life. While we stand firm in this belief, as Christians we must extend respect to all and treat all of God's children with dignity even in disagreement. We cannot be disrespectful but always loving in witnessing our faith. Disrespect and hatred can never be condoned. This is an historical moment in the United States. It gives us as Catholic … [Read more...]

The Archdiocese is offering a support group for family and friends of the incarcerated. This group will take place on Monday, June 15, 2015, from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, at St Joseph's Church (1802 Tulane Avenue). There will be five subsequent meetings each Monday until July 20, 2015. This is an open group and attendees can come and go to any of the sessions as they choose.  For more information, please contact Kim Baker M.A. or John Messenheimer M.Div at (504)-267-9727. … [Read more...]

Retrouvaille is a program designed to provide help and support to married couples who are undergoing difficulties in their relationship. Sponsored by the Catholic Church, Retrouvaille is open to couples of all faiths. It has proven helpful to couples who are troubled and stressed, or if the relationship has grown cold and distant. The next Retrouvaille Weekend will be July 17-19, 2015 at the Lumen Christi Retreat Center in Schriever, Louisiana. For additional information or to have information mailed to you contact Family Life Apostolate at 504-861-6243. … [Read more...]

with Mass and Eucharistic Procession Saturday, May 9th, 2015 8:30 to 11:30 am St. Angela Merici Church 901 Beverly Garden Drive Metairie, Louisiana CELEBRANTS Archbishop Gregory Aymond and Fr. Beau Charbonnet SCHEDULE 8:30 - Mass at St. Angela Merici 9:30 - Eucharistic Procession to the abortion facility at 3044 Ridgelake Drive 11:15 - Benediction at St. Angela Merici Please Note: Bus transportation for those unable to walk in the procession will be available to and from the abortion facility. John and Pam Richard, Coordinators For more information, please call 504.460.9360 or 985.809.0773 … [Read more...]

The purpose of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life.  While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention this day on vocations to the ordained ministries, (priesthood and diaconate), to the Religious life in all its forms (male and female, contemplative and apostolic), to societies of apostolic life, to secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership, and to the missionary life, in the particular sense of mission "ad gentes" (to … [Read more...]

On May 3, 2015 at 3:00pm at St. Louis Cathedral, our parishioners Mary Ann Brown, Dana Danzi and Dan LeBlanc will be awarded the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion by Archbishop Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral.  The Order of St. Louis IX award was established more than 40 years ago to honor those members of the laity who have contributed their time and talents to the church. Even if you don’t know Mary Ann, Dana and Dan, you surely know of their work!  They are all extremely active in our ministry to the poor both at the Rebuild Center and here in our ministry to our neighborhood poor.  “Whatsoever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” (Mt 25:40).  Mary Ann, Dana and Dan minister to Jesus. … [Read more...]

Instructions on how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, using as a Rosary Start at the Crucifix Make the Sign of the Cross. “Thou didst expire, Lord Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.  O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Thyself out upon us.” (3 times) “O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in Thee!” 1. Pray the Our Father. 2. Pray the Hail Mary. 3. Recite the Apostles' Creed. * On the large bead before each of the five decades (set of ten prayers) say: “Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Thy Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins … [Read more...]