• St. Dominic hosts first Women’s Summit
    St. Dominic hosts first Women’s Summit
    by Macie Capote
    The Women of Saints Martha and Mary Ministry at St. Dominic Parish hosted its first-ever Women’s Summit on Sept. 14, entitled “Harmony of Hearts.”
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  • AOL’s flag football team gets Dome spotlight
    AOL’s flag football team gets Dome spotlight
    by Kim Roberts
    The Academy of Our Lady (AOL) in Marrero was invited to play a flag football scrimmage against Sophie B. Wright School from New Orleans during halftime of the Saints’ final preseason game against the Tennessee Titans in the Superdome on Aug. 25.
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  • Barkley’s support speaks loudly for St. Mary’s Academy
    Barkley’s support speaks loudly for St. Mary’s Academy
    by Peter Finney Jr.
    Those who have seen Charles Barkley on television realize the loquacious NBA Hall of Famer seldom is at a loss for words.
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  • ‘A Place at the Table’ for Black saint candidates
    ‘A Place at the Table’ for Black saint candidates
    by Macie Capote
    The St. Louis IX Art Society and St. Joseph Abbey are collaborating to screen “A Place at the Table: African-Americans on the Path to Sainthood,” a film directed by David Michael Warren that shines a light on six African-American men and women on a path to become the first African-American saints.
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  • God’s Special Children’s Mass marks 20 years
    God’s Special Children’s Mass marks 20 years
    by Kim Roberts
    Knowing from first-hand experience that special-needs children can present unique challenges to parents while attending Mass, U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey and his wife Joy set out to find a way for families to participate fully in Mass.
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  • NOLA Catholic Youth Conference slated for Sept. 28
    NOLA Catholic Youth Conference slated for Sept. 28
    by Kim Roberts
    Jesuit High School will be the site of the 37th annual NOLA Catholic Youth Conference, sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office, on Sept. 28.
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  • Four Dominican schools shift to new governance
    Four Dominican schools shift to new governance
    by Macie Capote
    In a move to secure the future of Dominican education, the Dominican Sisters of Peace have announced a significant change in the governance of four of their schools, including St. Mary’s Dominican High School in New Orleans.
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  • Where in the whole, wide world is #flatfrcooper? You never know
    Where in the whole, wide world is #flatfrcooper? You never know
    by Karen Baker
    When one idea leads to another, you end up with something like #flatfrcooper.
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  • History of New Orleans’ Catholic press dates to 1842
    History of New Orleans’ Catholic press dates to 1842
    by Peter Finney Jr.
    In its history, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has had several Catholic newspapers chronicling the church and its people on a local, national and international level.
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  • Fête-Dieu du Mississippi bestows blessings upon Louisiana
    Fête-Dieu du Mississippi bestows blessings upon Louisiana
    by Kim Roberts
    Born from humble beginnings 10 years ago on the bayou, the annual Fête-Dieu du Têche crossed over to the mighty Mississippi River this year for a historic two-day Eucharistic procession.
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  • Permanent diaconate: 50 years of spiritual service
    Permanent diaconate: 50 years of spiritual service
    by Kim Roberts
    The Archdiocese of New Orleans recognized the restoration of the permanent diaconate with an Aug. 2 dinner at St. Philip Neri Parish in Metairie.
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  • Statement from Archdiocese of New Orleans on media reports
    Statement from Archdiocese of New Orleans on media reports
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond released the following statement on Aug. 8 to all priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
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  • Before and after artwork: Mary’s ‘new’ model of faith
    Before and after artwork: Mary’s ‘new’ model of faith
    by Macie Capote
    After months of planning, Mount Carmel Academy revived its iconic Mary statue, which resides in the school’s grotto.
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  • Permanent deacons: 50 years of service, charity
    Permanent deacons: 50 years of service, charity
    by Peter Finney Jr.
    More than 400 men have been ordained as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of New Orleans since 1974, and their 50 years of service will be recognized on Aug. 2.
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  • Aspiring Scholars turns state taxes into tuition
    Aspiring Scholars turns state taxes into tuition
    by Peter Finney Jr.
    The Tuition Donation Credit Program provides a state income tax credit that gives taxpayers a direct credit toward their state taxes worth 95% of their donation to the program.
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  • Dominican juniors garner college book awards
    Dominican juniors garner college book awards
    Fifteen St. Mary’s Dominican High School juniors were presented book awards from universities and colleges to celebrate achievements of the junior class.
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  • Bishop Barron: Catholics can set world on fire
    Bishop Barron: Catholics can set world on fire
    Bishop Robert Barron left the National Eucharistic Congress overwhelmed by the expressions of faith exhibited by thousands of Catholic believers.
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  • Cardinal Tagle: Jesus sends us as a gift to others
    Cardinal Tagle: Jesus sends us as a gift to others
    Cardinal Luis Tagle told the National Eucharistic Congress Sunday that there is a strong connection between eucharistic and missionary conversion.
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  • 109 couples celebrate their 50th anniversary
    109 couples celebrate their 50th anniversary
    The 61st annual Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration, sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, was held June 23 at St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie.
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  • Purple Star School program tailored to military families
    Purple Star School program tailored to military families
    by Kim Roberts
    The Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation introduces the Purple Star School program to schools in the Archdiocese to help students of military families adjust to new schools.
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