April 2010

April 03, 2010 Issue*
20 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Christ’s Passion In Black And White & (JUMP) | page 01 & 06
Every time Christ’s heartbreaking journey to Calvary is recounted in the Way
of the Cross, the moment.................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Mother Henriette Delille Declared Venerable & (JUMP) | page 01 & 13
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI advanced the sainthood cause
of Mother Henriette Delille......................by Carol Glatz|Catholic News Service

• Risen Christ Is A Sign Of Hope And Reconciliation | page 02
Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Risen Christ, It is my privilege as archbishop
to extend a very blessed............................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Truth, Justice And Mr. Steckel: A Chalk Teacher | page 02
For a man who has lived a humble, straightforward and giving life, James
Steckel – “Mr.” Steckel to...........................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• School Teaches Hispanics How To Spread Gospel | page 03
“Understand, embrace and reproduce.” That’s the motto of the Escuela de
Evangelización San Andrés.......................by Florence Herman|Clarion Herald

• Changes Coming To Mass Prayers In New Translation | page 04
Since 2002, former Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes has been a member of
Vox Clara, an 11-member group of bishops from English-speaking countries.

• NATION / WORLD | page 07
From corporate law to evangelization, INDIALANTIC, Fla. (CNS) | Vatican
defends decision, VATICAN CITY (CNS)

• Solid Pitching Key To 10-5A Softball Year & (JUMP) | page 08 & 09
As the second round of play on the District 10-5A softball diamonds heats up,
here’s what you have.......................................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Spring Has Sprung Many Questions About Tigers | page 09
In Baton Rouge for the LSU spring football game, I was sipping on the purple
-and-gold Kool-Aid, but not drinking..................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Center Spread: pages 10 and 11
Catholic Charities ad.

• Archbishop Rummel Serves Others On ‘Rummel Day’ | page 12
To celebrate the annual Rummel Day that honors the school’s namesake,
Archbishop Joseph.......................................by Joe Serio |Archbishop Rummel

• Technology Is The Way To Reach Young Catholics | page 13
The Loyola Institute for Ministry hosted Mike Hayes, author of “Googling God:
The Religious Landscape of............................by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Science, Faith Distinct Paths That Can Lead To Truth | page 14
Science and faith are not at loggerheads, but are two distinct paths that
together can lead to the................................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Word To Life | page 15
I am at an age where I need to wear glasses for reading but not for driving.
That means if I forget..................by Sharon K. Perkins|Catholic News Service

• Ten Marianites To Celebrate Jubilees April 10 | page 16
Ten Marianites of Holy Cross will celebrate jubilees of their entrance into
religious life April 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Holy Cross College.

• High School Students Can ‘SERVE’ This Summer | page 17
Catholic Charities will offer its second annual series of weeklong summer
service camps for high school............................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Calendar | page 18
Events | Parishes | School | Coming

• En Español | page 19
El 17 de marzo el Arzobispo Gregory Aymond se dirigió a la Conferencia
nacional de liderazgo de entorno.................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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April 10, 2010 Issue*
20 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Christ Our Light & (JUMP) | page 01 & 06
In his first Easter Vigil as archbishop of New Orleans, Archbishop Gregory
Aymond lights the paschal candle in front of St. Louis Cathedral on April 3.

• Eucharistic Adoration Looking To Expand & (JUMP) | page 01 & 11
March 23 proved to be a special night at St. Rita of Harahan. More than 125
individuals who volunteered....................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Easter Vigil: Christ Completes The Puzzle & (JUMP) | page 02 & 03
Sometimes getting to the bottom of a very complex story is like putting a puzzle together. It is confusing.............................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• St. Louis Students Spread Holy Week Hope | page 02
It was just one more home, but this was Margaret Pollard’s home in the upper
9th Ward, and on Holy Thursday..................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Holy Week Devotions Manifest Vibrant Faith | page 03
Archbishop Gregory Aymond used the occasion of the annual Chrism Mass
March 30 to remind all Catholics to take seriously their identity.

• Writing Center At Loyola Will Keep Percy Spirit Alive | page 04
As a newly minted medical doctor practicing at Bellevue Hospital in New York
City in the 1940s, Birmingham........................by Peter Finney|Clarion Herald

• Confluence Of Dates Crowds Holy Land Holy Week | page 05
JERUSALEM (CNS) – In stark contrast to the crowds which teemed through
the Via Dolorosa and the...............by Judith Sudilovsky|Catholic News Service

• Changes To Expect In New Translation Of Mass Prayers | page 06
Since 2002, former Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes has been a member of Vox
Clara, an 11-member group of bishops from English-speaking countries.

• Pope Says True Moral, Spiritual Conversion Needed | page 07
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Without Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection, life would
be without hope and human..................by Carol Glatz|Catholic News Service

• Idea Of Disbanding LHSAA & (JUMP) | page 08 & 09
Remember the name Rickey Hardy – the perfect poster boy for term limits.
This state representative from........................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Next Wave Coach Knee-Deep in Turbulent Water | page 09
By the time you read this, Tulane University likely will have a new men’s
basketball coach. Hopefully you are.................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• NATION / WORLD | page 10
Missions restored, SAN ANTONIO (CNS) | Cuba’s pro-life growth, HAVANA (CNS)
| New challenges for religion-politics mix, WASHINGTON (CNS)

• Careers Explored During Cabrini High ‘Career Day’ | page 12
Twenty-one different career fields were represented in a recent “Career Day”
at Cabrini High School in New Orleans.

• Let The One Among Us Without Sin Cast The First Stone | page 13
In light of recent events that have been plastered all over the news regarding
our pope and church, I find there..................by Heather Bozant|Yound Adults

• Stephen Ministers Offer Healing Power Of Listening | page 14
The Stephen Ministry logo depicts a broken person becoming healed and whole
through the cross of Jesus Christ.......................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Ambassador Reminds Of Haiti’s Need For Long-Term Help | page 15
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Even as media attention to Haiti wanes, individuals
and nations must continue................by Cindy Wooden|Catholic News Service

• Pope: Pray For Priests To Be Messengers Of Hope | page 16
Pope Benedict XVI asked Catholics to offer special prayers during Holy Week
that their priests would be holy......................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Word To Life | page 17
In an interview, a Catholic fiction author was responding to criticism that his
writing mixed the comic and.................by Jeff Hensley|Catholic News Service

• Calendar | page 18
Parishes | Schools | Events | Coming

• En Español | page 19
Amadisimos hermanas y hermanos en Cristo Resucitado Es mi privilegio como
arzobispo de brindar por una.......................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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April 10, 2010 Catholic Wedding Guide*
24 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Cover | page 01
Artwork.

• Checklist For Your Catholic Wedding & (JUMP) | page 03 & 04
Nearly 2,000 couples are married each year in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Planning the perfect wedding is a job that requires advance thought.

• Growing Together Means Letting Go Of One’s Self | page 04
Recently a client of mine shared with me some of the times when his life
had not gone as expected..............................by Dave Farinelli|Guest Column

• Marriage Preparation In The Archdiocese Of New Orleans | page 05
Preparation Chart.

• Annulment Brought Closure, Closeness To Couple | page 06
They were 10 years apart in age, and he was previously married, yet friends
and relatives of Gina Schembre...............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Colorful Weddings Now Include A Touch Of Green | page 08
WASHINGTON (CNS) – The tradition for brides to wear “something old,
something new.........................by Carol Zimmermann|Catholic News Service

• Marriage Essentials | page 09
There are many points of entry when addressing marriage and family life.
For example, one can look at.............................by Tony Melito|Guest Column

• Couple Strengthened Faith, Relationship In College | page 10
Reflections from Grace and Kris Frank who were married July 4, 2009, at
St. Peter Church in Covington. They are currently living in Florida.

• Don’t Underestimate Importance Of Trust, Honesty | page 11
You often hear that half of all marriages end in divorce. But marriage is actually
doing much better than that...........................by Therese Borchard|Our Turn

• Center Spread: pages 12 and 13
Marriott ad.

• Churches List Wedding Fees & (JUMP) | page 14 & 15
The following information is the latest available on the costs associated with
church weddings at various locations in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

• Engaged Encounter: Lifetime Passion For Marriage | page 16
“A wedding is a day; a marriage is a lifetime” is the message of Catholic
Engaged Encounter..............by James and Patricia Kelley|Contributing Writers

• Economic Gains Of Marriage Increase For Men | page 17
The institution of marriage has undergone significant changes in recent
decades as women have outpaced men in education and earnings growth.

• Before Saying ‘I do,’ Consider: & (JUMP) | page 18 & 19
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. (CNS) – In vintage romantic movies, there is often
the final image of the groom...............by Mary T. Carty|Catholic News Service

• Couples Looking For Ways To Cut Eedding Costs | page 20
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Many couples are scaling back their wedding plans as
they feel the pinch....................by Sheila Archambault|Catholic News Service

• Organization, Planning Key | page 21
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Although U.S. dioceses require most couples to give at
least a six-month......................by Carol Zimmermann|Catholic News Service

• Recession Helping Couples Value Marriage More | page 22
WASHINGTON (CNS) –The economic recession may have a “silver lining”
in terms of its effect...............by Nancy Frazier O’Brien|Catholic News Service

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April 17, 2010 Issue*
16 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Gen. Honoré Preaches Commitment & (JUMP) | page 01 & 06
He took command of the room at the Convention Center Marriott instantly
April 10 just as he did troops...................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Pope Has Led Vigorously On Sex Abuse & (JUMP) | page 01 & 05
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Vatican spokesman strongly defended Pope
Benedict XVI as a..................................by John Thavis|Catholic News Service

• U.S. Church Has Made Huge Strides In Fighting Abuse | page 02
There has been recent harsh criticism that then-Cardinal Ratzinger did not act
on allegations of abusive............................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Media Campaign Urges Parents To Stay Informed | page 03
The stories of teens and young students being harassed on the Internet
continue to dominate the news...............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Arch. Hughes On Changes To Mass Prayers & (JUMP) | page 04 & 05
Since 2002, former Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes has been a member of
Vox Clara, an 11-member group of bishops from English-speaking countries.

• Special Masses Allowed At Good Counsel, St. Henry | page 05
Although Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Henry churches remain closed under
the archdiocesan post-Katrina..........................by Peter Finney|Clarion Herald

• Deacon Ames LeBlanc Jr. Dies | page 06
Deacon Ames P. LeBlanc Jr., who served as a permanent deacon in the
Archdiocese of New Orleans since 1980, died Feb. 8. He was 83.

• NATION / WORLD | page 07
NCEA draws 8,500, MINNEAPOLIS (CNS) | Welcome in Malta, VATICAN CITY (CNS) |
Franciscan appointed to bioethics panel, WASHINGTON (CNS)

• Baseball, Teams Have Eyes On The Prize & (JUMP) | page 08 & 09
If the indicators are correct, no less than nine baseball and softball teams from
schools in the Archdiocese of............................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Decision On Quarterbacks Can Make Or Break Teams | page 09
In March 2007, general managers, coaches, scouts, agents and media gathered
at the LSU indoor practice facility for pro day...................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• 15-year-Old Performs Heimlich And Saves A Life | page 10
Saving a life is not something Corey Knecht thought much about until a few
weeks ago. The eighth-grader.................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• New Shoe Trend Benefits Needy Children Among Us | page 11
On April 8, one quarter of a million people across the country participated in
TOMS’ “One Day Without Shoes,”.................by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Pope: Believers Must Give Courageous Witness | page 12
If Christians truly believe that Jesus has risen, they must allow his love and
goodness to shine through their....................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Word To Life | page 13
Laura boarded a city bus “just to see what it’s like to have to depend on public transportation.” The high school...........by Jean Denton|Cathoic News Service

• Calendar | page 14
Schools | Parishes | Events | Coming

• En Español | page 15
A veces llegar al fondo de una historia muy compleja es como armar un
rompecabezas. Es confuso..........................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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April 17, 2010 Kids Clarion*
4 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Kindergartners Trace Christ’s Footsteps & (JUMP) |page 01 & 03
Kindergartners at Ascension of Our Lord School recently proved that you’re
never too young to explore...............................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Jesus’ Presence In The Eucharist Is ‘A Great Gift’ | page 01
Dear Young Church, that is, my Sisters and Brothers in Christ: This time of the
year is usually somewhat...........................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• SLC’s St. Joseph Altar Welcomes Special Guests | page 01
Cathedral Academy students, from left, Dylan Ferguson (an angel), Delton
Martin (Jesus as a young boy), Heavenli’ Evans (an angel), Terry Dawson (Joseph).

• OLPH, 6th-grader takes The Cake! & (JUMP) |page 02 & 03
The unbelievable moistness and slight tang of Alexis Bordelon’s almond-flavored
pound cake comes from....................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• St. Michael Students Have An Eggs-Traordinary Time | page 02
On March 30, students at Mount Carmel Academy hosted their ninth annual
“Easter Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza” for visiting students from St. Michael.

• St. Pius X Students Minister To Elderly | page 03
Last spring, as her eighth-grade religion students were discussing their textbook’s
chapter on social justice,......................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Our Lord | page 04
On the 25th day a leader was born. He was not a president, a soldier or a czar.
For his beliefs on a cross he died. He had nails on his feet and hands, with his
arms spread wide.

• What Jesus Means To Me | page 04
Jesus is the Savior, the Messiah, the Lord. Jesus is my friend. He died for me
when he didn’t have to. Jesus would do anything to protect me.

• Jokes | page 04
Various Entries

• Play Follows Lives Of Three Trees | page 04
On March 19, St. Ann first-graders presented “The Story of the Three Trees”
at their school’s morning assembly.

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April 24, 2010 Issue*
16 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Lafon’s comeback another recovery icon & (JUMP) | page 01 & 16
The long-awaited rededication of the restored Lafon Nursing Facility of th
Holy Family April 12 prompted.....................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Pope hears, prays with abuse victims & (JUMP) | page 01 & 06
VALLETTA, Malta (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI met with eight victims of priestly
sex abuse in Malta..................................by Carol Glatz|Catholic News Service

• Lafon Home honors legacy of Venerable Henriette | page 02
On April 12, you rededicated the Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family,
which had been closed...............................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Tiger’s cautionary tale leaves him alone, adrift | page 02
One of the unearned privileges of birth – having a father who has been in
the newspaper business since.....................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Legatus strengthens the faith of Catholic CEOs | page 03
From his 17th-floor office on Poydras Street, New Orleans banker Josep
Canizaro has an imposing............................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Priests will help Catholics adjust to new Mass prayers | page 04
Since 2002, former Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes has been a member of Vox
Clara, an 11-member group of bishops from English-speaking countries.

• 237 laypersons to receive Order of St. Louis Medal | page 05
Some 237 laypersons who have devoted themselves to the work of the
Catholic Church throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans will be awarded.

• NATION / WORLD | page 07
Haitians should take lead in recovery, WASHINGTON (CNS) | Prayer day ruled unconstitutional, WASHINGTON (CNS) | Priests threatened, MEXICO CITY (CNS)

• Ex-Knights to honor coach Washington & (JUMP) | page 08 & 09
Former St. Augustine football players will hold a special event on May 8, one that
will truly be a “Knight of Celebration.”...............by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Hornets’ woes a product of forced payroll cuts | page 09
The Hornets missed the playoffs, and thanks to the Internet message boards,
many fans (and some media..........................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Communion minister’s role not to be taken lightly | page 10
As the ones charged with taking the Body and Blood of Christ to their peers,
young extraordinary ministers...........................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• New college graduates have to face reality quickly | page 11
As graduation looms, college seniors are beginning to experience the pangs of
reality as they prepare to..............................by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Priests called to lead people out of confusion | page 12
In a world where many people are confused about right and wrong and even
about the meaning of life...............................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Wishing you a happy 90th birthday, Mom ... You go girl! | page 12
My mother turns 90 this month. If you talk to her, she says that she is the
same today as she was when.......................by Father Peter Daly|Parish Diary

• Readers respond | page 13
Sincerest thanks: New Orleans, In an effort to clarify things on behalf of Our
Lady of Holy Cross College, I wish to state.

• Word to Life | page 13
I’ve heard it said that there are only two guarantees in this life: death and
taxes. Well, I know of at least................by Jeff Hedglen|Cathoic News Service

• En Español | page 15
Ha habido críticas fuertes recientemente en contra del entonces-Cardenal
Ratzinger, de que no había.........................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

• U.S. Bishop's exert on prevention of abuse of minors | page 16
WASHINGTON – The Catholic bishops’ expert on preventing clergy abuse
of minors, Teresa Kettelkamp, has offered 10 tips for child safety.

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April 24, 2010 Good Business Matters*
24 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Cover | page 01
Artwork.

• Cenacle Retreat House | page 02
The Cenacle Retreat House provides a spiritual respite for those who are
searching for inner peace, spiritual healing, direction and meaning of life.

• Patio Drugs | page 02
Patio Drugs in Metairie is known for the broad diversity of services it provides the community – from a full-service pharmacy.

• Catholic Journeys | page 03
Natural disasters and Mother Nature can throw a curve when traveling, so
it’s comforting to know that the travel company who booked your trip has
experience.

• New Orleans City Park | page 04
Bursting with new attractions and drawing crowds that rival its pre-Katrina
numbers, City Park is one of New Orleans’ most happening spots.

• Debby Dillehay Dance | page 05
Debby Dillehay took her first dance steps not long after learning to stand on
her own two feet.

• Audubon Nature Institute | page 05
The amazing success story of the Audubon Nature Institute has its origins
in a decision to privatize its operations in the 1970s.

• Knights of Columbus | page 06
The history of the Knights of Columbus dates to 1882 when in New Haven,
Conn., Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Order to help protect widows
and orphans after the death of the breadwinner.

• Home Instead Senior Care | page 07
Alleviating stress from the adult female caregivers is one aspect of the services
that Home Instead provides.

• Ville Ste. Marie | page 08
“But I’m not ready to move yet!” That’s what most people think when faced
with the possibility of leaving their longtime homes.

• Chateau de Notre Dame • Wynhoven Healthcare Center | page 09
Consider the circle completed. For many years, Chateau de Notre Dame
of the Archdiocese of New Orleans offered independent living apartments.

• Stewart Enterprises, Inc. | page 10
Frank B. Stewart, Jr., chairman of the board of Stewart Enterprises, Inc., will
celebrate the 100th anniversary of his family business in a ceremony.

• Cox Communications | page 12
Employing 1,635 people across south Louisiana, Cox Communications,
which entered the New Orleans market in 1980.

• Our Lady of Holy Cross College | page 13
Our Lady of Holy Cross College, a four-year Catholic college founded in
1916 by the Marianites of Holy Cross.

• Nurses Registry | page 14
Nurses Registry was established in New Orleans in 1925 as the city’s official
registry for nurses seeking employment in the area.

• Bucktown Dental Care | page 15
Dr. Guy Cresson and his sister, dental hygienist Diane Cresson Schwing, began
treating patients in 1980 in the Maison Blanche Building on Canal Street.

• Majoria Drugs | page 15
Majoria Drugs has been serving the Old Metairie community for 30 years at
1805 Metairie Road. “We specialize in customer service and hard-to-find-items.”

• Malta Park | page 16
Malta Park on Magazine is “a Catholic ministry of presence,” said Ann Evans
Wood, Malta Park’s director of admissions and business development.

• Renovate, Inc. | page 16
Despite the nationwide decrease in housing values, the greater New Orleans
market managed to post a slight increase in housing values in 2009.

• Princeton Review | page 17
The standardized test preparation services of The Prince-ton Review help high
school students preparing for the ACT and SAT.

• Christopher Homes | page 17
Christopher Homes, the Archdiocese of New Orleans agency that administers
affordable housing for seniors.

• St. Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care | page 18
St. Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care surveys show that the vast majority of
people in the U.S. want to die at home.

• First Bank and Trust | page 19
“Business made personal,” is a slogan that’s taken seriously at First Bank and
Trust, a New Orleans-based bank founded in 1991 that now has more than
$925 million in assets.

• New Orleans Archdiocesan Cemeteries | page 20
Catholic cemeteries maintain a proud tradition of reverence and respect for
the body, which is one of the distinguishing characteristics of the mission of a
Catholic cemetery.

• Visiting Angels | page 21
Visiting Angels provides non-medical, home-based care to seniors to give them
an opportunity to stay at home.

• WLAE-TV | page 22
In a city where prep sports captures the headlines and the attention of fans,
no league has had more of an impact over the years than the Catholic League
of New Orleans

• The Trace | page 24
The Trace at Claiborne Hill Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care is
a new retirement community in Covington that opened in September 2009.

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