Past Issues 2008

March 01, 2008 Issue
18 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Archdiocesan AIDS Hospice Fills Big Need & (JUMP) | page 01 & 24
Tucked away in the quiet Bywater neighborhood along the Mississippi River, the
25-year-old Project Lazarus is a ............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Evangelists: Catholics Need To Cast Nets & (JUMP) | page 01 & 06
It was a weekend to inspire New Orleans Catholics to evangelize and “cast their
nets” as fishers of men. From...............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Christians And Muslims | page 02
Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious
Dialogue, sent a traditional annual................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• Sometimes It’s Not Easy Following Moral Compass | page 02
I was confronted with the concept of intrinsic good vs. evil recently as I watched
the Oscar-nominated movie...................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Mass At The Track Helps Employees Keep The Faith | page 03
Josephite Father John O’Hallaran has no direct memory of the first time his father
placed him on a pony, but he has...............by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Sacred Heart House Sparks Volunteer Recovery Effort | page 04
They could have been skiing or just sleeping late during spring break. Instead,
15 teens and adult chaperons from........by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Dominican Congregations Assess 2009 Merger | page 05
Two local Dominican sisters’ congregations are in the process of forming a new congregation with five other....................by Florence Herman|Clarion Herald

• Nation / World | page 07
Pope asks prudence, moderation in Kosovo, VATICAN CITY (CNS) | St. Pat’s Day
dilemma, WASHINGTON (CNS) | Program aids women, CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS)

• 2008 Clarion Herald Elite Boys Basketball Team | page 08
It became obvious from the opening tip of the December CYO basketball tournament
that St. Augustine’s ordeal of...............by Ron Brocato|Sports|Clarion Herald

• New Orleans Alive and Well In All Sports Arenas | page 09
Post-Katrina New Orleans was supposed to be a sports ghost town. The Saints
and the Hornets were...................................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• LSWA Final Boys Basketball Top 10 Polls | page 09
Editor’s note: The following is the final Top 10 basketball poll as selected
by members of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

• Lent Is Time To Live As ‘Witnesses Of Charity’ | page 10
Pope Benedict XVI said Lent was a time for Christians to live as “witnesses of
charity,” demonstrating that........................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Self-Denial Strong Defense Against AIDS | page 10
An estimated 33 million people around the world are living with the AIDS virus.
For the past quarter-century,.............. Father William Byron|Looking Around

• Communities Need To Embrace The Elderly | page 11
When actor Charles Durning received the Lifetime Achievement Award during
the 14th annual Screen.................Father Eugene Hemrick|The Human Side

• DLS Senior Meets Bush, Drug-Testing Program | page 20
This past year, I was able to experience something that very few high school
students do: I met...........................by Joshua Lavarine|Contributing Writer

• En Español | page 23
Jean-Louis Cardinal Tauran, presidente del Consejo Pontifical para el Diálogo Interreligioso, mandó.................................hasta Arzobispo Alfred C. Hughes

• Pope Tells Jesuits To Make Their Faith Clear | page 24
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI asked the Jesuits to continue to be
pioneers in dialogue........................ by Cindy Wooden|Catholic News Service

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March 01, 2008 Holy Smoke
6 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• A Bounty Of Recipes & (JUMP) | page 14 & 15
Cynthia Durtsche’s Covington home is jammed with dozens of dog-eared
cookbooks, their recipes.........................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

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March 08, 2008 Issue
18 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Vocation Brings Joy, Spiritual Tiches & (JUMP) | page 01 & 07
Spiritual desolation and spiritual consolation are part of the life of every priest, deacon and religious sister and..............................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Finding Purpose In Helping Others & (JUMP) | page 01 & 06
On a recent February afternoon, Jesuit Volunteer Corps members Cassie Echer and
Dan Thelen were surrounded by.............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• ‘Christ Made Himself Poor For You’ | page 02
Each year our Holy Father offers a message for Lent. This year he entitled it “Christ
Made Himself Poor For You”...........................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• ‘Mother’ Wants To Return Home To Plaquemines | page 02
Clutching her weathered Bible, Rosemary Bentley, 86, and a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish, waits .........................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Archdiocese Plans Ahead For Possible Disasters | page 03
Since it was created two years ago, the Emergency Management Department of
the Archdiocese of New Orleans.............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• St. Joseph Altars Scheduled | page 04
ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL | ASCENSION OF OUR LORD | DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL

• Holy Week Services At Cathedral, Downtown Churches | page 08
Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes will officiate at the Blessing of Palms at 10:50 a.m.
March 16 outside St. Louis Cathedral to open the observance of Holy Week.

• Nation / World | page 09
‘Space for peace’, NALAPAAN, Philippines (CNS) | Religious legacy, NEW YORK (CNS) | Hope in Cuba, HAVANA (CNS) | No Catholics in ads, WASHINGTON (CNS)

• ‘We Always Need To Be Washed By Christ,’ Says Pope | page 10
Calling St. Augustine “one of the greatest converts in Christian history,” Pope Benedict XVI said the writings of the..........................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Readers Respond | page 10
‘Celebrating’ Lent | Thanks for features | 15 minutes of fame

• Word To Life | page 11
Lent is a time of waiting, of waiting and hoping and of sacrifice, knowing that hope will not disappoint, that Easter will.............by Jeff Hensley|Catholic News Service

• Credit Thieler For Chapelle’s Success On The Court | page 12
Many years ago, seemingly in a galaxy far away, I worked at a local golf and
country club for the.............................by Ron Brocato|Sports|Clarion Herald

• Area High Schools Will Produce More Blue Chips | page 13
Destrehan, John Curtis and South Plaquemines all won state football titles in 2007.
In 2008, Curtis in 2A and South...................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Rummel Head Start Program Builds Friendships | page 20
Operation HeadStart is a service organization at Archbishop Rummel High School where student members interact....................by Chris Lazarine|Contributing writer

• Retreat Leads To Awakening | page 20
The recent, three-day Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO) Retreat
was something that I reluctantly............by Alyssa Israel|Contributing Writer

• Living The Faith | page 21
Doris Huntsberry ➤ Who is she? Doris, 77, is the first recipient of the Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Award presented by St. Paul the Apostle parish.

• Local Snapshots | page 21
Notre Dame seminarian Brandon Briscoe, above, enjoys the food and hospitality
provided by St. Peter Claver parishioners following an African Heritage Mass.

• En Español | page 23
Cada año nuestro Santo Padre emite un mensaje para la Cuaresma. Este año lo
tituló “Cristo se hizo pobre por....................hasta Arzobispo Alfred C. Hughes

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March 08, 2008 Holy Smoke
6 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• A Flair For Food & (JUMP) | page 14 & 15
Pat Paternostro learned an elegant yet simple trick while traveling in Italy: Cut
off the top of a few large lemons......................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

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March 15, 2008 Issue
18 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Abbey Youth Fest, Meaning Of Suffering & (JUMP) | page 01 & 07
In light of the many evil acts committed by human beings, even firm believers
will experience times when..............................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Unified Home For SVDP & (JUMP) | page 01 & 07
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has realized a dream by consolidating its services
into one location in Gentilly on...............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? | page 02
The powerful Gospel hymn “Were You There?” raises a haunting question. Obviously, none of us now living....................................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• Tax Relief In Sight For Families Who Pay Tuition | page 02
Last July, then-Gov. Kathleen Blanco vetoed a bill that would have provided modest tax relief for parents who send........................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Memphis Students Gain Scope Of Katrina’s Wrath | page 03
It was a homecoming last week for Dominican Father Paul Watkins, former parochial vicar at St. Dominic Church in...............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Divine Mercy Novenas Begin Good Friday, End March 30 | page 04
In the Jubilee Year of 2000, at the canonization of St. Faustina, Pope John Paul II declared the Sunday after Easter to be Divine Mercy Sunday.

• Inter-Faith Dialogue Strengthens Islam-Catholic Ties | page 05
Christian misconceptions of Islam as a religion of violence can be overcome through better knowledge of the religion.................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• O’Briens Follow Christian Mandate In Volunteer Work | page 06
Mary Ann and Jerry O’Brien are like the Energizer bunny. They keep on giving and giving of their time even after retiring..............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Jesuits End Congregational Meet, Pass Five Decrees | page 08
ROME (CNS) – The Jesuit General Congregation concluded two months of work by approving five decrees, including .....by Cindy Wooden|Catholic News Service

• Nation / World | page 09
WYD mementos, SYDNEY, Australia (CNS) | Immigration regroup, WASHINGTON (CNS) |
Praying with pope, WASHINGTON (CNS) | Link venerated, BARTON, Vt. (CNS)

• St. Leo The Great Set Example For The Papacy | page 10
The pope’s roles as a teacher and preacher, as a promoter of peace and as the chief servant of Christian unity are seen...............................by Pope Benedict XVI

• ‘Liberation’ A Facade For Nihilism | page 10
Meet Harvey C. Mansfield. What, you’ve never heard of the good professor? Not surprising. In an age in which................................by Father William Maestri

• Word To life | page 11
A few years ago I received a plastic bag with a lump of unbaked dough – a “starter” for what an acquaintance................by Sharon K. Perkins|Catholic News Service

• Coaches’ Basketball Gets A High Five & (JUMP) | page 12 & 13
I have to congratulate coaches of the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams who worked out the first tournament ...........................by Ron Brocato|Sports|Clarion Herald

• Shinn Needs To Get Commitment From State Soon | page 13
On the afternoon of March 7, Hornets owner George Shinn and I sat down for a taped television interview for ABC 26 Sports...........................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Mount Carmel Juniors Build A Home With Habitat | page 20
The aroma of freshly shaved saw dust, the resonance of hammers hitting nails, the sheen of fresh white paint..................by Sarah Tortorich|Contributing Writer

• Sites To See | page 21
A new Catholic Web site designed to tie the Catholic faith to the issues of everyday life has been launched by Ana Kelly, president of ActiveParishioner.com.

• Nurture Your Faith | page 21
Both “Prayer” by Servite Sister Joyce Rupp (Orbis Books, 2007, 127 pages, $10) and “Prayer That..............by Sister Mona Castelazo, C.S.J.|Catholic News Service

• En Español | page 23
El poderoso himno del evangelio “¿Estuviste allí?” plantea una pregunta alarmante. Obviamente, ninguno.................................hasta Arzobispo Alfred C. Hughes

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March 15, 2008 Holy Smoke
6 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Recipes Span Miles & (JUMP) | page 14 & 15
There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned food-tasting to drum up interest in a
cookbook. Just ask Kathy Richard....................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

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March 15, 2008 Kids Clarion
4 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Loyola Students ‘To Take Lead Seat Belt Use & (JUMP) | page 01 & 04
“It was just a short trip.” “I forgot.” “The belt is uncomfortable.” Ask people
why they do not buckle up...............................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Our Most Sacred Day | page 1
We have had a whole series of special celebrations in New Orleans: the Sugar
Bowl, the National College.............................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• You Review | page 2
Color Me Dark | The Outsiders | The Clique | Gremlins

• Students Take A ‘Body Walk’ To Learn Human Anatomy | page 2
The cafeteria at St. Rita School in New Orleans was the recent site of a “Body Walk,”
a maze of tents in which..................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Through Mary’s Eyes | page 3
Parishioners call the decade-old tradition “one of St. Dominic’s best-kept secrets.”
The Living Stations of the................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Jokes | page 3
Various student enteries.

• PJ’s, Books And A Good Night’s Sleep | page 4
St. Angela Merici recently held “Pajama Day” to raise awareness of The Pajama
Program, a national non-profit.........................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• ‘Can-Do’ Spirit | page 4
In the spirit of Lenten almsgiving, students at St. Peter School in Covington donated
more than 500 non-perishable ........................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Friends Of St. Francis | page 4
Fifth-graders Bailey Hutchison (left) and Alysse Burvant, students at the Academy
of the Sacred Heart, were walking....................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

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March 22, 2008 Issue
18 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Our Lady Of Wisdom CEO Realizes Dream & (JUMP) | page 01 & 06
“It’s time … it’s time for me to move on and it’s time for Wisdom to move on.”
Marianite Sister Marjorie Hebert was........by Florence Herman|Clarion Herald

• True Easter Faith! | page 02
A recent Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life study revealed that adherence
to religion is remarkably fluid.........................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• Power Of Christ’s Forgiveness Rocks Halls Of Justice| page 02
In March 2005, the Mehrtens family lost their mother to an unspeakable
crime: Myra Centanni................................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Chaldean Archbishop Kidnapped, Dies & (JUMP) | page 03 & 05
Pope Benedict XVI called the kidnapping and death of an
Iraqi archbishop “an act...................................................Vatican City (CNS)

• Detroit Bishop: Christians In Iraq Persecuted & (JUMP) | page 03 & 05
A Chaldean Catholic bishop said the United States must be held accountable for
the death of Chaldean ............................By Joe Kohn|Catholic News Service

• Baptism: ‘He Who Believes And Is Baptized Will Be Saved’ | page 04
Through the sacrament of baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as God’s
sons and daughters............................by Jimmy Seghers|Contributing Writer

• ASH’s Meggie Schmidt An Athlete For All Seasons | page 08
High school athletics take place for most of nine months in Louisiana. And it
doesn’t matter.....................................by Ron Brocato|Sports|Clarion Herald

• With Free Agency Past, Draft Important To Saints | page 09
So much for free agency. The Saints hopefully added a starting cornerback
(Randall Gay), a capable................................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Mount Carmel Academy Gym Day Is A Tradition | page 10
The phrase “Gym Day” is sure to conjure up the fondest of memories in the
hearts of Mount Carmel.....................by Aimee Plaisance|Contributing Writer

• Readers Respond | page 11
Delille story hailed | Exceptional couple | Selective outrage

• True Happiness Can Be Found With Hope In God | page 12
Even in the face of terrible misfortune and suffering, true happiness is
possible as long as one.................................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Spiritual Joy Is A Talent That Must Be Developed | page 12
Spiritual joy is both a gift and a byproduct of love and self-giving.
There is no real joy.....................by Father John Catoir|Spirituality For Today

• Word To life | page 13
I walked into the house to a familiar sight, the light blinking on the answering
machine. Who could it be....................by Jeff Hedglen|Catholic News Service

• En Español | page 15
Un estudio recientemente realizado por el Foro Pew sobre la Religión y la Vida
Pública reveló que......................................hasta Arzobispo Alfred C. Hughes

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March 22, 2008 Catholic Wedding Guide
28 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Checklist Makes Planning Wedding Easier & (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.

• Pope: Well-Being Of People Requires Healthy Families | page 4
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The well-being of individuals and society depends on
healthy families, Pope Benedict..............by Carol Glatz|Catholic News Service

• Marriage Preparation In The Archdiocese Of New Orleans | page 5
For more information on the dates and times of specific marriage preparatio
programs, please call the Family Life Apostolate, (504) 861-6243.

• New Marriage Prep Guidelines & (JUMP 07) & (JUMP 08) & (JUMP 09) |
page 06 & 07 & 08 & 09
The 2008 Marriage Preparation Guidelines for couples married in the Catholic Church
in the state of Louisiana replace.................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Highlights of New Marriage Preparation Policy & (JUMP 10) & (JUMP 11) |
page 09 & 10 & 11
On Marriage as Sacrament ➤ “Despite our unfaithfulness, God is continually faithful.
As signs of the union of Christ and the Church, both husband and wife.

• Churches And Wedding Fees, Contact Information | page 12
The following information is the latest available on the costs associated with church
weddings in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

• Scrapbooks Provide More Info Than Just Wedding Photos | page 14
Jane DeBlasio had been making scrapbooks for a couple of years when she got
married in 2003, so it ...............by Cori Fugere Urban|Catholic News Service

• What Do You Expect From Your Sacrament Of Matrimony? |page 15
What do you expect from your sacrament of matrimony? This should be a question
each of us asks ourselves..........................by Dave Farinelli|Guest Column

• Diehard NY Couple Wed In New Orleans In 2006 & (JUMP) | page 16 & 17
From the first moment she stepped foot in New Orleans for a Tennessee Williams
literary festival, Andrea Davey................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Long Distance Couples Get On-Line Marriage Prep Option | page 18
The jury’s out on whether absence makes the heart grow fonder; but now, at
least, absence does not have............................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Understanding The Realities Of Long-Term Love | page 19
I’m so used to the media trying to pull me away from my Catholic values that
it’s refreshing to read an.................................by Therese Borchard|Our Turn

• Learn Of Love Before Getting Married & (JUMP) | page 20 & 21
I’m a priest. For almost seven years. But, for many years before I had my hands
consecrated, I was a ...........by Father Michael Kettenring|Contributing writer

• U.S. Bishops Do Marriage Survey & (JUMP) | page 22 & 23
Although nearly three-quarters of American Catholics say they are somewhat or
very familiar with church teachings..................................Washington (CNS)

• Bishops’ Survey Good Numbers In Commitment Culture | page 24
When a National Football League coach’s commitment to return next season
rates a news conference, when....................by Stephen Kent|Guest Column

• Marriage Encounter Backs Initiative | page 25
Strong support for the Catholic Church’s “For Your Marriage” initiative was
announced by the................................................San Bernardino, California

• Family Matters In Marriage | page 27
The term “Family of Origin” refers to the family that you grew up in.............
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Web site|www.foryourmarriage.org

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March 29, 2008 Issue
20 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Archbishop Urges Unity, Leadership & (JUMP) | page 01 & 03
As priests renewed their ordination vows March 18 at the annual Chrism Mass
at St. Louis Cathedral................................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Daughters Of Charity Open Health Care Clinic & (JUMP) | page 01 & 07
With the opening of their medical clinic at Forshey Street near South Carrollton
Avenue this week, the............................by Florence Herman|Clarion Herald

• A Church In Mission | page 02
The record of the Church’s role in the recovery and rebuilding of New Orleans is
truly a remarkable story. The rapid................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• Pastoral Plan Will Challenge Us, But There Is Hope | page 02
I have a dog in this hunt. You probably do, too. Any Catholic faced with the
prospect of losing a....................................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• St. Michael School Begins Long-Awaited Expansion | page 03
For the first time in approximately 20 years, St. Michael Special School is
embarking on an...................................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Absolution Brings A Wonderful Inner Joyfulness | page 04
A Chaldean Catholic bishop said the United States must be held accountable for
the death of Chaldean .......................by Jimmy Seghers|Contributing Writer

• Beloved Priest Msgr. Joseph Bourgeois Dies At 73 | page 05
More than 50 relatives, rows of priests, friends and parishioners filled Christ the King Catholic Church.....................................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Vincentian Family To Address Area’s Post-Katrina Ills | page 06
When a representative group of members of various branches of the “Vincentian
Family” gather in New Orleans ...............by Florence Herman|Clarion Herald

• Archdiocese Backs Anti-Cloning Petition | page 06
The Louisiana Right to Life Federation is promoting a statewide petition drive
to ban all forms of human..........................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Marianite Sisters To Celebrate Religious Jubilees | page 08
Eight Marianite of Holy Cross sisters will celebrate jubilees with a Mass March 29
at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Holy Cross College Basil Moreau Center.

• Nation / World | page 09
‘Familial’ gathering, WASHINGTON (CNS) | Priest to be dismissed, ST. LOUIS (CNS)
| Christian emigration, BEIRUT, Lebanon (CNS)

• Local Snapshots | page 10
Yale University’s “Red Hot and Blue” a capella jazz choir recently performed at
St. Andrew the Apostle School. The Yale students, touring south Louisiana for a week.

• Nurture Your Faith | page 11
WASHINGTON (CNS) – A small study to be reported in an upcoming book on the
political influence of parish................by Patricia Zapor|Catholic News Service

• Baseball Coaches Not High On Local Prep Teams | page 12
Baseball season is traditionally this area’s time to shine like the spring sun, and
schools like Jesuit.................................by Ron Brocato|Sports|Clarion Herald

• Tierney Has Developed Impressive List Of Coaches | page 13
It was halftime of the 1989 state 4A quarterfinal game, Archbishop Shaw at
Thibodaux. The Eagles led the.......................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Loyola, Xavier Teams Bow In Tournaments | page 13
Nationally ranked men’s and women’s basketball teams from Loyola and Xavier
University ended their seasons with losses at the NAIA tournaments.

• Pope’s ‘Urbi Et Orbi’ Message: Christ Vanquished Death | page 15
In the darkness of night in St. Peter’s Basilica as well as under dark skies unleashing torrents of rain on St. Peter’s Square............................by Pope Benedict XVI

• The Epidemic Of ‘Affluenza’ | page 15
Affluenza is an epidemic plaguing young adult families today, destroying the quality
of life in homes across the country.................by Therese Borchard|Our Turn

• Word To life | page 16
I was happy my son telephoned today. He was just “checking in” to say hello, he said. We chatted only briefly.................by By Jean Denton|Catholic News Service

• A Prayer For Parents For Their Children | page 16
The Stained Glass Art in Sacred Places Committee of the Preservation Resource
Center will conduct a bus.......................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Our Grace-Filled Lent | page 17
They are our hope, our delight, and sometimes the focus of our fears: the young.
Look at your own and you....................by Father Peter Daly|Parish Diary

• En Español | page 19
La historia del papel de la Iglesia en la recuperación y reconstrucción de Nueva
Orleáns es verdaderamente una..................hasta Arzobispo Alfred C. Hughes