• St. Matthew’s campus abuzz with Quiz Bowl fun
    St. Matthew’s campus abuzz with Quiz Bowl fun
    Club activities are slowly returning to Catholic elementary schools, including a one-time Quiz Bowl match staged recently between St. Matthew the Apostle and Our Lady of Lourdes schools.
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  • Dating websites help screen out someone who would not be a good match
    Dating websites help screen out someone who would not be a good match
    More and more couples go to dating websites to find a suitable match, even their lifelong husband or wife. Interesting review of various services, how they work and outcomes.
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  • Marriage is not just drinking sweet wine but also handling the bitter
    Marriage is not just drinking sweet wine but also handling the bitter
    Deacon Farinelli's poignant column reminds married couples of the deep and reverent meaning vows they exchanged on their wedding day - and that we are called, like Jesus, not to be served but to serve each other. In all the days of our lives, good and bad, Christ's model transforms us into one couple.
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  • OLPH School in Belle Chasse to remain open
    OLPH School in Belle Chasse to remain open
    Father Kyle Dave, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Belle Chasse, said the parish's elementary school would remain open for 2021-22, reversing a closure decision.
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  • Earth Day –an urgent reminder to protect ‘our common home’
    Earth Day –an urgent reminder to protect ‘our common home’
    Pope Francis writes in Laudato Si “our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us." As Earth Day approaches on April 22, let us reflect.
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  • La paz esté con ustedes
    La paz esté con ustedes
    Father Manuel Solorzano gives homily for April 17-18 Masses.
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  • Vandalized Sacred Heart of Jesus statue gets new lease on life
    Vandalized Sacred Heart of Jesus statue gets new lease on life
    Collaboration between Cabrini High School and New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries restores sacred artwork.
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  • Xavier alumni carry on legacy of paying it forward
    Xavier alumni carry on legacy of paying it forward
    Xavier University of Louisiana's Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity chapter begin funding a $250,000 endowment toward scholarships and another $250,000 toward bolstering Xavier.
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  • Bridal Registry - Church parishes provide wedding information
    Bridal Registry - Church parishes provide wedding information
    The most recent available information for weddings at Archdiocese of New Orleans parish churches follows. Contact each for their wedding guidelines and to schedule. Not a comprehensive list. 
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  • Calendar - April 17-30, 2021
    Calendar - April 17-30, 2021
    Events archdiocesan-wide, and in parishes, schools from April 17 and in future through August 6. Next issue (May 1) - submission deadline April 19.
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  • Archbishop Rummel resumes academic games competition
    Archbishop Rummel resumes academic games competition
    The annual elementary-level academic games competition at Rummel has overall winner from Christian Brothers.
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  • ‘First look’ photographs are gaining popularity with couples
    ‘First look’ photographs are gaining popularity with couples
    Walking down the church aisle isn't always the first time a groom sees his bride on their wedding day.
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  • A Purple Knight legacy: The priests of St. Augustine
    A Purple Knight legacy: The priests of St. Augustine
    St. Augustine High School has produced more Black Catholic priests than any other school in the U.S., says Father Tony Ricard '82. A special Mass is planned at the school April 23.
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  • OLPS, Chalmette, snags ‘Most Innovative’ in state robotics tournament
    OLPS, Chalmette, snags ‘Most Innovative’ in state robotics tournament
    Young problem solvers at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Chalmette draw praise at state robotics tournament.
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  • Saints accompany, intercede for Christians in prayer
    Saints accompany, intercede for Christians in prayer
    Pope Francis: Look to the saints for prayerful support.
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  • Wear blue for kids April 19
    Wear blue for kids April 19
    April is national child abuse prevention month, and in honor of that, the Child Abuse Prevention Centers in Louisiana are encouraging everyone to wear blue, especially on April 19.
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  • New pastors, parochial vicars named; three pastors to retire
    New pastors, parochial vicars named; three pastors to retire
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond has appointed new pastors and parochial vicars for parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans; three longtime pastors will retire July 1.
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  • Protecting children takes a church/family ‘village’
    Protecting children takes a church/family ‘village’
    April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Archbishop Gregory Aymond reflects on ways churches, schools and other Catholic organizations have dedicated themselves to child safety.
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  • Norbert Labit works for the carpenter’s Son
    Norbert Labit works for the carpenter’s Son
    Norbert Labit is 88 and has volunteered his woodworking skills to St. Bonaventure Parish in Avondale for the last 60 years. And he wouldn't have it any other way.
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  • Risen Christ tells of God’s divine, abundant mercy
    Risen Christ tells of God’s divine, abundant mercy
    During his homily at today’s Divine Mercy Sunday Mass, Archbishop Gregory Aymond marveled at the first words spoken by Christ to his apostles cowering in the Upper Room: Not "Why did you abandon me?” but “Peace be with you.”
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