February 2010

February 06, 2010 Issue*
16 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Cause For Celebration At St. Francis Xavier, (JUMP), (JUMP) |
page 01, 04 & 05
“This is a sad day, but a happy day,” said Lois Schroeder, about the closing of the
quaint church that St. Francis.................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Bishops’ Super Bowl XLIV: Gumbo vs. Pork Chops | page 01
The ecclesiastical Super Bowl is on!

• Young People Add Fervor To Pro-Life Movement & (JUMP) | page 02 & 06
The March for Life in Washington, D.C., has grown so big that the Verizon Center
wasn’t big enough to.................................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Abp. Hannan’s Prayer For The Saints Had True Vision | page 02
For someone schooled in the power classrooms of Washington, D.C., politics,
Archbishop Philip Hannan............................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Croatian Priest, Changed By Haiti, Helping Recovery | page 03
Father Giordano Belanich, 61, follows Mother Teresa’s ideas about helping the
poor. “You cannot feed the......................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Archdiocese Of New Orleans Responds To Haiti | page 06
As the number of days grows since the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti
Jan. 12, local response through...............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• NATION / WORLD | page 07
Virtual Vatican wraps, VATICAN CITY (CNS) | Talking to God, BEECH GROVE,
Ind. (CNS) | Wyoming theologian given papal award, VATICAN CITY (CNS)

• Absentees Costly To Holy Cross & (JUMP) | page 08 & 09
The conspicuous absence of a handful of high schools from the Archdiocese
of New Orleans and other area..........................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• The Legendary Tales Buddy D Cast Live Long After Him | page 09
Five years ago this spring, I received a call from Clarion Herald editor Peter
Finney Jr. Peter asked me to..........................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Speaker Says Talk About Race, Don’t Ignore It | page 10
Precious Blood Father Clarence Williams Jr. said we are always in recovery on
the subject of race. “Race affects.............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Pro-Life Speaker Inspires Youth In Abortion Fight | page 11
From Jan. 19-24, a group of about 250 students and chaperones from the
Archdiocese of New Orleans....................by Aaren Gordon|Contributing Writer

• St. Francis Of Assisi A Model For Living Simply | page 12
Calling St. Francis of Assisi “an authentic giant of holiness,” Pope Benedict XVI
said the 13th-century saint continues............................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Word To Life | page 13
I’ve never been in the presence of royalty, but I recall watching the television
coverage some..............................by Sharon K. Perkins|Cathoic News Service

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

• En Español | page 15
La nación va a celebrar la Semana de Escuelas Católicas esta semana que
viene. Aún con todo...................................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

• Sister Of St. Joseph Marie André Raymond Dies Jan. 4 at 96 | page 16
Congregation of St. Joseph Sister Marie André Raymond, who served as a
teacher and administrator in Catholic schools for 37 years, died Jan. 4.

• Ursuline Sister Catherine Harrison Dies | page 16
Ursuline Sister Catherine Harrison (Sister Bartholomew), who taught at
Ursuline Academy in New Orleans in the 1970s, died Nov. 7.

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February 13, 2010 Issue*
24 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• ‘The Saints Rode On Colts' | page 01
Archbishop Gregory Aymond, above right, and former Archbishop Philip Hannan,
96, celebrated Mass for Saints owner Tom Benson, his wife Gayle and their family.

• Protected Status Sought For Local Haitians & (JUMP) | page 01 & 05
Even though the doors to the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ building on Howard and
Loyola avenues downtown didn’t.............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Lent: A Time To Reflect On How We Live Our Lives | page 02
So much has been happening in New Orleans these last few days with the Saints
finally getting to the Super Bowl................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Amen To That: Saints - Super Bowl History & (JUMP) | page 02 & 08
MIAMI – The lifelong black-and-gold vision hit me, finally, on the Tuesday morning
before Super Bowl XLIV media day...............by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Seminarian From Haiti Works With Local Haitians | page 03
Oblates of Mary Immaculate Brother Webert Merilan has only been in New
Orleans five months, but already.............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Bishop Carmon Honored For 50 Years As A Priest | page 04
Fellow bishops and priests joined Bishop Dominic Carmon Feb. 2 for a celebration
of his 50th anniversary as a priest at St. Clement of Rome Church.

• Ash Wednesday, Lenten Services Listed For CBD | page 06
Catholic Churches in the Central Business District of New Orleans will celebrate
Ash Wednesday and Lenten Masses as follows:.

• Conversion Breaks Bonds Of Selfishness Says Pope | page 07
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Conversion to Christ gives people the strength to break the
bonds of selfishness and....................by Cindy Wooden|Catholic News Service

• NATION / WORLD | page 09
Exhibit shines light on English Catholic history, ROME (CNS) | Abp. Sheen back on TV
WATERTOWN, Mass. (CNS) | Abortion words changed, SAO PAULO, Brazil (CNS)

• Local Playoff Contenders Jockey For Positions & (JUMP) | page 10 & 11
As the 2009-10 high school basketball season winds down to its final weeks,
the archdiocese’s two strongest........................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Memories Of Saints’ Triumph Follow The Trip Home | page 11
To say that Super Bowl week was a special week would be liking saying Drew
Brees is a pretty good quarterback..................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• School Food Leadership Changing Structure | page 12
Pat Farris, director of School Food and Nutrition Services for the Archdiocese of
New Orleans, dropped..............................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Ash Wednesday, Lent And Easter Regulations | page 13
Ash Wednesday: The blessing and imposition of ashes takes place only on Ash Wednesday, ordinarily during the celebration of the Eucharist.

• Back-Scenes Look At Hornets Great Opportunity For Students | page 14
It was just an inside peek, but for Jesuit senior Alex Cerone, the one-day opportunity
to look behind the scenes at the..................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Pro-Life Means To Value All Life, Not Just The Unborn | page 15
Sometimes I wonder if people think before they speak. Oftentimes, I know that
the answer is, emphatically, no.....................by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Father Benny Happy As Missionary, Builder In Mexico | page 16
Father Benjamin Piovan has served in many roles in his 46 years as a priest.
He’s been a high school teacher.........................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Local Snapshots | page 17
Various Images.

• Local Snapshots | page 18
Various Images.

• Innovative Leadership In Response To Haiti Crisis | page 19
There are big differences between leaders and managers. Managers administer;
they mind the store..................by Father William Byron, S.J.|Looking Around

• Religion Give Us Purpose And Meaning In Life | page 19
You don’t need to talk me into praying or going to church, because I’ve benefited immensely from my.........................................by Therese Borchard|Our Turn

• Priests Must Live What They Preach, Resist Careerism | page 20
The key to a priest’s efforts to evangelize is to live what he preaches and to resist
the temptation of careerism..........................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• The Changing Face – And Age – Of March For Life Participants | page 20
I participated in the March for Life in Washington this year. I think it was my
15th time. The march.................................by Father Peter Daly|Parish Diary

• Word To Life | page 21
My wife Susan and I wandered away from our church affiliations during our college
years. We began reconnecting..............by Jeff Hensley|Catholic News Service

• En Español | page 23
La Marcha por la Vida en Washington, D.C., ha crecido tanto que el Centro Verizon
no fue lo suficientemente grande................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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February 20, 2010 Issue*
24 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Haitian Church In Dire Need Of Help & (JUMP) | page 01 & 04
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CNS) – The loss of key leadership and the destruction
of up to 70 parishes.......................by Dennis Sadowski|Catholic News Service

• St. Margaret Mary Reaches Out To Zanzibar & (JUMP) | page 01 & 17
Zanzibar, an archipelago of small islands just off the coast of East Africa, is 99 percent Muslim and hardly qualifies as a...................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Violence, Racism Can Be A Collective Lenten Focus | page 02
In your Lenten message to Catholics in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, you
draw attention not only to personal............by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• A Joy-Filled Priest Is Worth Shouting About | page 02
Among the many consultative groups that help Archbishop Gregory Aymond fulfill
his administrative duties as.........................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Ursuline Seniors Help LPO Create ‘Virtual’ Field Trip | page 03
Tourists visiting St. Louis Cathedral lingered a lot longer than usual on a recent Wednesday afternoon, kept in their...................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Aid Agencies Taxed & (JUMP) | page 05 & 06
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CNS) – Aid agencies mapping their responses to best
meet the needs.............................by Dennis Sadowski|Catholic News Service

• Parishes Reporting Collections For Relief Efforts In Haiti | page 05
The contributions will be forwarded to Catholic Relief Services. This was the largest
special collection in the history of the archdiocese.

• NATION / WORLD | page 07
Snow costly in more ways than obvious, WASHINGTON (CNS) | Views similar,
WASHINGTON (CNS) | Batting for God, OAKLAND, Calif. (CNS)

• Sister Act: Former Players Now Coaches & (JUMP) | page 08 & 09
The Helgeson sisters have been a team for much longer than the one year they
played together as the inside scorers.................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Saints Turned Mardi Gras Season Into ‘Traffic Gras’ | page 09
I thought over the past two weeks I had seen everything “Saints.” The victory
parade paralyzed traffic in the city..................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Cancer Prayer Group Begins At St. Clement Of Rome | page 10
Madeleine Wixom said her faith in God has given her hope and helped her come
to terms with incurable lung....................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Collection To Aid Former Iron Curtain Churches | page 10
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe (Feb. 27-28) supports essential pastoral needs of the region.

• HOLY SMOKE SECTION: pages 11 thru 16
(See "February 20, 2010 Holy Smoke Section" below for indivudual recipe pages)

• Order Of St. Louis Nominations Due March 1 | page 17
Pastors/administrators are reminded that nominations for the Order of St. Louis IX Awards should be sent no later than March 1 via e-mail to Mrs. Jonelle Foltz.

• Teen Faith | page 18
Academy of Our Lady seniors Maura Toups, Tiffany Williams and Sage Sorina, above
left, apply a fresh coat of paint to an entry gate at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.

• Sacrificing For Lent | page 19
As the time of celebration passes and the cries of “Laissez les bons temps rouler” and “Who Dat” fade into the background.............by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Christian Faith Without Love Cannot Live, Pope Says | page 20
With love, faith comes alive, and without it, faith is dead, Pope Benedict XVI said.
It is God’s love that grants true......................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Remaining Hopeful About The Atheist’s Future | page 20
What do you say to the scientist who claims there is not a shred of evidence in the
entire universe for the existence....................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Word To Life | page 21
The first time I saw an offertory procession during Mass in Haiti, I was a little amused.
I guess it was the sight o.....................by Jean Denton|Catholic News Service

• Calendar | page 22
Parishes | Schools | Events

• En Español | page 23
Tanto ha pasado aquí en Nueva Orleáns en los últimos días con los Santos finalmente yendo al Súper Tazón y Mardi......................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

• 83 Priests, Deacons, Religious To Celebrate Jubilees | page 24
Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond will celebrate the annual Jubilarian Mass February
28 at St. Rita Church..................................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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February 20, 2010 Holy Smoke Section*
6 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• There’s Nothing Like Momma’s Cooking & (JUMP) | page 11 & 12
Those lucky enough to have sampled Yvonne Miles’ cooking know her simply as “Momma.” But Miles, Our Lady of .....................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Shrimp and Corn Soup | page 11
Recipe instruction.

• Shrimp Pasta | page 12
Recipe instruction.

• Blanched Green Beans With Zippy Yogurt Sauce | page 13
Recipe instruction.

• Onion Soup With Crabmeat | page 13
Recipe instruction.

• Garlicky Linguine With Crab | page 13
Recipe instruction.

• Crawfish St. Jude | page 13

• Crawfish Enchiladas | page 14
Recipe instruction.

• Potato Artichoke Casserole | page 14
Recipe instruction.

• Maw Maw’s Shrimp Toast | page 14
Recipe instruction.

• Crawfish Quiche | page 14
Recipe instruction.

• Stuffed Eggplant Lagniappe | page 15
Recipe instruction.

• Tropical Carrot Cake | page 15
Recipe instruction.

• Grilled Orange Glazed Salmon | page 16
Recipe instruction.

• Crab Stuffed Potatoes | page 16
Recipe instruction.

• Deviled Crab Casserole | page 16
Recipe instruction.

• Spinach, Rice And Feta Cheese Pie | page 16

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February 27, 2010 Issue *
20 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Journey Of Faith Leads To Easter Joy & (JUMP) | page 01 & 04
A yearning for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist fills Michael Berry
with a joyful anticipation...................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Haitian People Can Overcome Quake & (JUMP) | page 01 & 06
Except for those who grew up in Haiti, there may be no one who understands
the deep suffering and the..........................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• The Question Of Lent: ‘God, How Do You See Me?’ | page 02
Archbishop Aymond delivered the following homily on Ash Wednesday at St. Louis Cathedral. Every once in a.........................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Do We Really Believe Jesus Can Set Us Free? | page 02
Jesuit Father Gerald Fagin, who happens to be Irish (and loves it), told a story
during an archdiocesan Lenten....................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Book To Highlight Archdiocese’s Post-Katrina Reality | page 03
It has been nearly five years since Hurricane Katrina, and the Archdiocese of
New Orleans will release a book...................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• It’s A Necessary Timeout ... For Lent | page 04
First, it was the Saints winning their first-ever Super Bowl, sparking reverie
unsurpassed in the recent history....................by Peter Finney|Clarion Herald

• ‘Pastoral Care’ Prompted St. Henry Decision | page 06
Archbishop Gregory Aymond allowed St. Henry Church, which has been closed
since October 2008 under the.........................by Peter Finney|Clarion Herald

• NATION / WORLD | page 07
New saints Oct. 17, VATICAN CITY (CNS) | Couples recruited for family planning study,
MILWAUKEE (CNS) | Chileans mourn priest, SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS)

• Nine Individuals Gain State Wrestling Weight Titles | page 08
Neither defending Division I champion Jesuit nor 2009 Division II titlist Holy Cross retained the Brother Melchior...........................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• HOLY SMOKE SECTION: pages 09 thru 13
(See "February 27, 2010 Holy Smoke Section" below for indivudual recipe pages)

• UNO’s Final Season In Division I A Sad Ending | page 14
A long goodbye is underway at UNO’s Privateer Park. And, at the risk of being
morose, going to Privateer Park is like.............................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Little Changes Make Lenten Sacrifices Easier To Keep | page 15
Lent is usually a sacrifice for many people as we prepare to give up some of the very things we normally partake in.......................by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Avoid Superficiality In Favor Of Complete Conversion | page 16
The Lenten season calls Christians to strip themselves of evil, superficiality and
lukewarm morality and to turn......................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Word To Life | page 17
Years ago when Michael walked into the parish junior high school program, it quickly became clear that he was.....................by Jeff Hedglen|Catholic News Service

• Calendar | page 18
Parishes | Events | Coming

• En Español | page 19
En su mensaje de Cuaresma a los católicos en el Arzobispado de Nueva Orleans,
usted se enfocó no sólo en la......................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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February 27, 2010 Holy Smoke Section*
6 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Cookbook Toasts Local Flavors, Customs & (JUMP) | page 09 & 10
The cover of St. Rosalie’s new parish cookbook depicts a happy local scene: In the foreground, a smiling chef serves.......................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Crab Cakes | page 09
Recipe instruction.

• Crunchy Vegetable Bake | page 10
Recipe instruction.

• San Francisco Salad | page 11
Recipe instruction.

• Crabmeat Imperial | page 11
Recipe instruction.

• Artichoke Balls | page 11
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• Key Lime Cookies | page 11

• Baked Corn | page 11
Recipe instruction.

• Baked Tilapia with Olives and Tomatoes | page 12
Recipe instruction.

• Blue Cheese Coleslaw | page 12
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• Layered Shrimp | page 12
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• Puff Pastry Pillows | page 12
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• Spinach and Artichoke Swirls | page 13
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• Tuna Casserole | page 13
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February 27, 2010 Kids Issue *
4 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Students Pen Letters To Soldiers & (JUMP) |page 01 & 03
Pointing to the pictures of two baby-faced students in yearbooks dating from the
1990s, religion teacher.....................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Lent An Opportunity To Make Positive Changes | page 01
I hope that you had a happy Mardi Gras. Did you wear a costume? Did you enjoy
the parades? I hope you............................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Face Of Catholic Schools On Display At Mall | page 01
Nearly 50 Catholic elementary and high schools shared their talents in the performing and visual arts at January’s Catholic Schools Week Art and Music Festival at Lakeside Shopping Center.

• Party Like It’s 1777! | page 2
Seventh-graders at St. Edward Confessor kicked off their Jan. 13 celebration
of “Colonial Day” with a visit from “Thomas Jefferson,” portrayed at left by Frank
Levy of Young Audiences.

• Jokes | page 2
Various entries.

• Week Honors God’s Presence In Classroom, Excellence In Arts | page 3
Allison Stuart, a seventh-grader at St. Francis Xavier School, was the artist behind
the winning banner that flew above the stage during the last month’s Catholic Schools Week Art and Music Festival.

• Planting Marks Catholic Schools Week | page 3
Arbor Day, usually celebrated the last Friday in April, came a little early to the
campus of Mary Queen of Peace School.

• A Prayer For Haiti | page 3
This big earthquake, All across the eastern lakes, Big buildings shake.

• Sixth-Graders Take Buddies ‘Under Their Wings’ For Science | page 4
On Jan. 14, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton sixth-graders went to St. Alphonsus School
to teach the first- and second-graders about the life cycle of butterflies.

• CSAL Girls’ Basketball Champs | page 4
The four finalists in the 2010 Catholic Schools Athletic League Girls’ Basketball Tournament all hailed from Metairie. In varsity action.

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