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Meet our 2019 Transitional Deacons

On Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Louis Cathedral five men will be ordained Transitional Deacons as they continue on their path of discernment and formation to the priesthood. They are

The Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass will be live streamed at NOLACatholic.org and by clicking here to watch via our YouTube Channel by clicking here. Please keep these men and all men to be ordained this year to serve the people of God in your prayers.
 

Latest Headlines

New Memory Care Wing Opens at Chateau de Notre Dame

As the demand increases for providing care for those with Alzheimer’s disease, Chateau de Notre Dame will open later this month a new, 13-bed wing offering memory care services.

Archbishop Aymond: It's Up to Everyone to Encourage Vocations

"As young people identify those gifts, I would urge them to ask these questions: God, how can I be a good steward of these gifts? What is my vocation? To what are you calling me, Lord?" - Archbishop Aymond

How Much Accountability is Necessary in Marriage?

Introducing the Clean Heart blog. The latest resource to help men, women, and families combat the pornography epidemic in today's digital world.

 

Women in Witness:
Karen Heil

Archdiocesan Director of Human Resources shares her personal faith journey and the trust is in God's will that lead her to her role in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Faith and Family

From LifeTeen: 5 Ways to Stay Strong in Your Faith During the Summer

"Pondering these questions, I challenged myself to investigate the best ways to prevent a summer vacation from turning into a temporary vacation from God and compiled them into this short survival guide so that you can be prepared for the months ahead."

Catholic Education:
Have Faith in Catholic Schools

Why do parents choose Catholic education for their children? NOLACatholic Parenting blogger Gavin Lewis offers his reflection and challenges Catholic school parents to do the same.

Married Couples Retreats:
Growing Together in Faith and Love

Have you considered a married couples retreat?
Willwoods Faith and Marriage Ministry offers monthly retreats for married couples. Learn more at https://faithandmarriage.org/retreats/.

Ministry Spotlight

New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries

Since 1789 Catholic cemeteries have ministered to New Orleans families seeking consolation and peace at the death of a loved one. Today, New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries continues our ministry of mercy and compassion with services to help families plan and cope with the loss of a loved one. Guided by our faith, we strive to uphold the sacredness of the human body and the dignity of all life as we witness the faith in performing a Corporal Work of Mercy: to bury the dead. Learn more at https://nolacatholiccemeteries.org/.

From the Vatican

Pope permits pilgrimages to Medjugorje as apparitions continue to be studied

Pope Francis has given the green light for Catholics to organize pilgrimages to Medjugorje, a site of alleged Marian apparitions, though the Church has not yet given a verdict on the apparitions' authenticity.

Around the Nation

Barron urges Catholics not to quit over scandals, but stay and fight

“I have written this book for my fellow Catholics who feel, understandably, demoralized, scandalized, angry beyond words, and ready to quit,”
- Bishop Robert Barron, Word of Fire
 

Discrimination against religion has become ‘fashionable’ says Pence

"It’s become acceptable, and even fashionable to ridicule and discriminate against people of faith,” said Pence during his speech on May 11.
Check out what's coming up at our parishes, schools, and ministries with our online Calendar of Events
 


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