On September 1, 2011 the Archdiocese of New Orleans through the Family Life Apostolate is pleased to announce the opening of a Catholic Counseling Service in the areas of marital, couple, and family counseling. This service is intended to reach out to families, not only through prayer, but in quality counseling. It is hoped this counseling service will be a resource to families at times of stress as well as a sign that the Church is available to provide guidance and support. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Catholic Counseling Service (504) 861-6245. … [Read more...]

City of New Orleans Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, October 11, 2011 5:30 - 8:30pm 3900 Block of Camp Street Food, drinks and music.  Great raffle and auction prizes. $5.00 adults, $3.00 seniors, $1.00 children Come join your neighbors in the annual “night out against crime” to benefit the Citizen's Organization For Police Support II, Inc.  The Touro Bouligny Association will be set up at 3943 Camp Street.   … [Read more...]

This is Chad, whom many of you know.  Click here for the reason for his congratulations! … [Read more...]

50th Anniversary of his Priestly OrdinationAs many of you know, Father Tom is resident here at the parish. He is a member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, and lived at Sacred Heart Church on Canal Street until it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  Father Tom is the past president of Our Lady of Holy Cross College on the West Bank, and he is currently President of the Willwoods Community (www.willwoods.org), an entity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans that ministers in the areas of faith and marriage, affordable housing, and assisted-care living (Malta Park in our parish). Willwoods also co-owns and operates WLAE public television station.  The slogan of Willwoods is “rooted in prayer, united in service,” and that could best describe Father Tom!  Father is regularly present at … [Read more...]

The Sisters of the Holy Family will host a benefit concert on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Sugar Mill, 1101 Convention Center Boulevard. Tickets are $50. Sponsorship is available from $250 to $10,000. All sponsors will be acknowledged in the program along with admittance to the patron party prior to the concert. The concert will feature Grammy award winning "Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, Jazz Master Ellis Marsalis, Charmaine Neville, Sharon Martin, Connie and Dwight Fitch, Philip Manuel, John Boutte, Michael "Soulman" Baptiste, Gospel choirs and Norman Robinson as the Master of Ceremonies. Music will be provided by Clark Knighten & The 4X4 Connection Band. All proceeds from the concert will go towards the cause for canonization of Venerable Henriette … [Read more...]

Congratulations to our First Holy CommunicantsLaci Michelle BarrowJames Haydel BostickMadeleine Antonia ChapmanTyson Victor ChapoyBrieon Kaila Cooper Patrick Thompson EvansKatie Paige GardesRobert Andrew HudsonEthan Joseph HutchinsonMary Grace JenkinsTatumn Michelle KirkwoodAudrey Ker LemannMollie Kate McNultyTréJaun Aliyah MorrisDonovan Norman MusserWilbert Thomas OdemPatrick Steven ScheetsJamie Anne ShannonEmma Royals Singley … [Read more...]

Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,  and I will give you rest.  (Mt. 11:28) There are two opportunities to participate in Eucharistic Adoration in our parish.  Every Tuesday, there is a Holy Hour from 5:00-6:00pm in the church prior to the 6:00pm Mass and a Holy Hour every Thursday from 7:00-8:00am in the Rectory chapel immediately following the 6:30am Mass.   … [Read more...]

As many of you know, the Knights of Columbus are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. After mass this Sunday there will be a Knights of Columbus member standing by at the rear of Church to answer any questions you may have. You may also obtain information from our web site www.kofc.org. Also, you may call or contact Doug Kariker, Grand Knight personally. His email is dkariker@cox.net or call 504-891-3147 home 504-303-1141 cell.   … [Read more...]

Retreat for Priesthood Discernment March 18-20, 2011Friday Evening – Sunday MorningCenacle Retreat House Metairie, LouisianaTOTUS TUUS RETREAT WEEKEND is a vocation discernment retreat for single Catholic men, high school seniors, college age and over who have no dependents. It is hosted by diocesan priests and seminarians.  Archbishop Aymond will also participate.The Weekend provides an opportunity to learn about serving God and the Church as a diocesan or parish priest. It gives an inside look at what it is like to be a diocesan priest, showing the joys, opportunities and challenges of priesthood without pressure for commitment. There will be presentations, discussion, prayer and social time. This is a time to ask questions, reflect and pull it all together. There is no charge.For more … [Read more...]

  Stem Cell ResearchBy Jim and Martha Liston The subject I wish to discuss this week is far beyond my intellectual capacity to do it justice. I will only attempt to scratch the surface, providing information which you could easily find on the internet. However, I think it is time to set the record straight concerning the basic science of stem cell research. Whenever I read an article in the paper concerning this subject it rarely defines the type of research being discussed or, and more importantly, the validated merits of the endeavor. They also have a tendency to pit the church against science to somehow say that we, the People of God, stand in the way of progress. Some progress is good and some not so good, dare I say evil. Do you think the Catholic Church supports stem cell … [Read more...]