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September 25, 2019

New Exhibit Highlights St. John Paul II's Visit to New Orleans

A new temporary exhibit on display now at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, highlights St. John Paul II's 1987 visit to New Orleans. The room is dedicated to sharing the story of the Holy Father's historic visit through photos and objects including the chair commissioned for the altar at the outdoor Mass celebrated on the grounds of the University of  New Orleans. Visit https://www.oldursulineconventmuseum.com/ for museum hours.

We're Having a Podcast!

To celebrate its one-year anniversary, NOLACatholic Parenting is launching a podcast! Twice a month the columnists and bloggers from the local blog will come together to discuss issues of the day from a Catholic parenting perspective. The first podcast will launch October 1 on NOLACatholic Parenting and look for the podcast later on iTunes and streaming platforms.

Natural Family Planning Classes

The Office of Marriage and Family will offer Natural Family Planning Classes for engaged couples and married couples looking for a refresher course beginning October 10. The four-class series will teach the SymptoPro TM method of NFP - an effective, scientifically based method of family planning that treats fertility as a normal, healthy process.

Peace Prayer Walk is October 1

Catholic Charities Office of Justice and Peace and Isaiah 43 Program are hosting a Peace Prayer Walk on Tuesday, October 1. Gathering is at 6:00 PM at All Saints Parish located at 1441 Teche St., NOLA 70114. All are invited to attend as we follow Pope Francis ’ calling to be in the community to encounter and dialogue with others to promote peace.


"Come and See" to "Go and Make"

The Office of Evangelization is offering a five-week discipleship series entitled: From Come and Seeto Go and Makebeginning on October 16. The goal for these sessions is to companion individuals in developing the heart of a disciple by learning what a disciple is, and to equip them to do what Jesus did--to go out and make other disciples.  All five sessions build upon one another.

Women in Witness:
Leila Benoit

As leader of Archbishop Chapelle High School, Leila Benoit has the unique position of not only witnessing her faith daily but imparting the important role of faith in the lives of young women every day. Learn more about her vocation as a Catholic school educator in this week's Women in Witness.

Greater New Orleans Rosary Congress

The 2019 Greater New Orleans Rosary Congress will be held October 5 - 11, 2019, at St. Rita Church in Harahan, with special Masses, devotions, musical praise, Eucharistic Adoration, and of course, recitation of the Rosary. All are welcome.

Church Urges Us to Examine the "Signs of the Times"

In his weekly Clarion Herald column, Archbishop Aymond addresses issues of social justice and shares why we as Catholics are called to "examine the 'signs of the times' and interpret those signs in the light of the Gospel". The archbishop focuses in on the issues of racism, immigration, and gun violence as they directly impact so many in the New Orleans community. 

40 Days for Life Starts Today

The focus of this year’s 40 Days for Life New Orleans campaign (Sept. 25-Nov. 3) is to protect women and unborn children from abortion through inter-denominational prayer, peaceful vigil, and community activism. Three campaigns run  simultaneously in Louisiana – in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport.
 

The Catholic Community Foundation Annual Dinner is October 10

The Catholic Community Foundation hosts its annual dinner to celebrate Catholic generosity, bringing together the Catholic community for an evening of fellowship and thanks to those who have contributed to the success of our mission. Visit https://ccfnola.org/annual-dinner-registration to make your reservation.

Prolife Advocate Patricia Sandoval to Speak in NOLA October 3

Even now, 20 years later, the truth of what Patricia Sandoval witnessed first-hand inside a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Sacramento, California, is hard medicine to take, especially for those who refuse to accept it. Sandoval will share her witness with Notre Dame Seminary seminarians and the community at St Rita New Orleans on October 3.
 

Read the latest Clarion Herald online now!

Click Here to visit our online Calendar of Events to find more events and programs happening around the archdiocese to help you grow in your faith and relationship with Christ.
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