October 2009

October 03, 2009 Issue*
28 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Fraternal Meeting Of Priests | page 01
Archbishop Gregory Aymond held his first priests’ gathering Sept. 24 to address
and listen to 175 brother priests about their ministry since Hurricane Katrina.

• Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Prays For Peace & (JUMP) | page 01 & 08
Even though he was thousands of miles away from his home church in Damascus,
His Beatitude Gregorios III................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Priests’ Gathering Offers Fraternity, Support | page 02
You held a private gathering for priests on Sept. 24, and more than 175 attended.
How did the meeting go?............................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Abp. Hannan: How To Fit Manhattan Into Brooklyn | page 02
In this Year for Priests, one doesn’t have to look very far to find the local yearbook
picture of the priest most associated with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

• Renowned Architect To Design New Xavier Chapel & (JUMP) | page 03 & 15
“There is serendipity in all this,” Dr. Norman Francis said of the partnership
forged between Xavier University.............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Irish Tenor Sings To Benefit N.O. Catholic Schools | page 04
The effort to keep Catholic schools afloat has been a struggle since Hurricane
Katrina, Dominican..................................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• KC Founder Possible Miracle To Be Investigated | page 05
HARTFORD, Conn. (CNS) – Carl Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of
Columbus, said he hopes......................by Jack Sheedy|Catholic News Service

• ‘Waa, Waa, Waa’ Is A Sound Usually Okay & (JUMP) | page 06 & 07
To sit or not to sit in a cry room at Mass? That is the question – with varying
responses from parents...........................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• NATION / WORLD | page 09
‘Nun run’, CHICAGO (CNS) | Vatican may mediate, TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNS),
Hip-hop for funds, PHILADELPHIA (CNS | Pope to Fatima, VATICAN CITY (CNS)

• The Past should Be Remembered In A Special Place | page 10
I have been fortunate enough to sit on four Halls of Fame selection committees.
It’s an exciting experience to be........................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• It’s Time For Hornets To Play Up To Expectations | page 11
The payroll exceeds the NBA’s luxury tax ($69.92 million), and the coach earns
$5 million plus per season. All the..................................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Dominican Will Paint Its ‘Pitt’ Pink For Big Match | page 11
A volleyball match on Oct. 6 that will give the victor the upper hand in the girls’
Catholic League district race has.......................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Athlete Of The Week | page 12
Dante Butler, Bro. Martin tailback

• St. Joseph Abbey Cross Labor Of Love For Craftsman | page 14
Benny Robichaux is inspired and renewed every January when he and his wife
Pat attend a couples retreat at...............s.by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Seelos Center Opens At Old Convent Next To Shrine | page 16
Marking yet another reason to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Blessed Francis
Xavier Seelos Welcome Center...........................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Three Local Salesians Among Order’s Jubilarians | page 17
The Salesians of Don Bosco of the Eastern Province of the United States and
Canada, based in New Rochelle, N.Y., celebrated major anniversaries.

• Pope To Visit United Kingdom In Fall 2010 | page 17
LONDON (CNS) – British Catholic leaders are excited about the prospect of a
visit by Pope Benedict XVI to the United Kingdom in 2010.

• Pope Urges Czechs To Rediscover Values & (JUMP) | page 18 & 19
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (CNS) – Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the
peaceful revolt that brought down the country’s communist regime.

• ASH Cheered By Squad’s Addition Of Br. Martin Boys | page 20
While sitting in the bleachers, spectators at the Sacred Heart volleyball games
have noticed a change in the...............by Caroline Ponseti|Contributing Writer

• Pregnancy Out Of Wedlock Is Not Standard Behavior | page 21
Over the past few years, a surge has occurred in pregnant college students. It
recently caught my attention.......................by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Exploited Women Find Refuge In Alaska | page 21
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNS) – Many start as strippers. Some “work” out of a car,
a club or by way of the.............by Patricia Coll Freeman|Catholic News Service”

• ‘One Must First Believe To Understand God’s Truth’ | page 22
Understanding the divine mystery will never come from study alone – one must
first believe in the Christian...........................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Word To Life | page 23
Having a master’s degree in theology and working for the church can get me in
trouble, or at least scoffed at.................by Jeff Hedglen|Catholic News Service

• Worth Of Church Facility | page 23
Experiencing the magnificently restored ceiling of Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral
is well worth a trip to...................by Father Eugene Hemrick|The Human Side

• Wondering What We Are And How We Will End | page 24
I am a mystery to myself. That does not make me unusual. It is part of the human condition. If you stop to..............................by Father Peter Daly|Parish Diary

• Health Care Debate Reform Deserves An Informed Discussion | page 24
Let’s make a distinction between sports talk radio and the debate on a vital moral
issue – health care reform..............................by Stephen Kent|Consider This

• Priestly Blessing Re-Launches Boating In City Park | page 25
Father John Ryan, pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Lafitte and St. Pius X Mission in
Crown Point, blesses City Park’s brand new fleet of boats.

• Help ‘Keep Christ In Christmas’ | page 25
The Christ in Christmas Committee, which places billboards across the Archdiocese
of New Orleans gives a reminder to the public to “Keep Christ in Christmas.”

• Calendar | page 26
Parishes | Schools | Events

• En Español | page 27
Le duele la cabeza con tanta información y desinformación sobre qué va a pasar
con la reforma del sistema de salud?...........Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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October 10, 2009 Issue*
28 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Holy Hour For Families & (JUMP) | page 01 & 11
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Nearly 1,500 students filled the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the.............................by Carol Zimmermann|Catholic News Service

• Mission Work Belongs To Catholics & (JUMP), (JUMP) | page 01, 06 & 07
Approximately 220 years ago, the Catholic Church considered the United States
a mission country and took.....................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Respect For Life Encompasses Many Iissues | page 02
This month the church celebrates respect for life. Can you explain the church’s
teaching on respect for life?........................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Café Hope To Carry On Legacy Of Msgr. Wynhoven | page 02
Don Boyd, who grew up in Belle Chasse, is a chef by trade, so he knows all about
the power of great food................................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Filipino Saint Honored Yearly In Local Celebration | page 03
Filipino Catholics have a saint – San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila – as an example of
sacrificing all for faith..............................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• PACE Users Praise Center On Second Anniversary | page 04
Andrew Williams loves going to the Shirley Landry Benson PACE Center so much,
he wrote a song about it....................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Lawyers, Judges Convene For Annual Red Mass | page 05
Attorneys, judges and other members of the legal profession came together at
St. Louis Cathedral on Oct. 5 to celebrate the 57th annual Red Mass.

• Archbishop Aymond Asks Mission Sunday Support | page 07
October 2009. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At Baptism, each of us becomes
a missionary, called by our Lord to share our faith with those around us.

• Pope: Mission Zeal A Sign Of Church Vitality | page 07
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI asked Catholics to give generously
this year to the church’s missionary agencies.

• Bl. Jeanne Jugan Canonization Oct. 11 | page 08
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Blessed Jeanne Jugan isn’t exactly a household name.
Yet those who live on.......................by Nancy Wiechec|Catholic News Service

• New Ways Being Sought To Foster Priestly Vocations | page 09
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CNS) – Vocation directors from Catholic dioceses
throughout North America......................by Chaz Muth|Catholic News Service

• Technology Keeps Records Safe For Abuse Victims | page 10
The Family Justice Center, which opened two years ago at 830 Julia St. in
New Orleans as a one-stop..........................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• NATION / WORLD | page 13
Mosaics dedicated, FAIRFIELD, Conn. (CNS) | Replica chapel opens, ST. MARY’S
CITY, Md. (CNS) | Music for peace, VATICAN CITY (CNS)

• Lady Cavaliers Playing Like Potential Champions | page 14
In just her third year as the head volleyball coach at De La Salle, Jessica Helgeson
turned the Uptown high school’s......................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Elements Saints Need To Be A Winner Falling Into Place | page 15
On a Sunday where there is no Saints’ football, this is a good question to
contemplate. How did the Saints arrive...........................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Athlete Of The Week | page 16
Dante Butler, Brother Martin tailback.

• Bishops Call For Health Care To Be Affordable, Universal | page 17
WASHINGTON (CNS) – As a Senate committee considered a range of amendments
on many of the same..............by Nancy Frazier O’Brien|Catholic News Service

• ACA Kickoff | page 18
"Kick off” was appropriate as the Archbishop’s Community Appeal began its
campaign Sept. 28. The event was held at the Saints’ practice field.

• African Synod Convenes, Facing Growth, Challenges | page 19
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Reconciled with one another and committed to justice,
African Catholics must.......................by Cindy Wooden|Catholic News Service

• Ochsner Chaplain Initiates ‘Rosary Competition’ | page 20
While serving as a visiting celebrant for the Sept. 8 Masses at St. Peter Church
in Reserve, Father Anton Ba..............................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Daughter Of Charity Sister Mulvanny Dies | page 20
Daughter of Charity Sister Gerald Mulvanny, age 90, died at Seton Residence in Evansville, Ind., on Sept. 10. Sister Gerald (Joan Mary) was born on Nov. 30, 1918.

• Brother Martin Decides To Add A Seventh Grade | page 21
In a decision with possible ramifications for Catholic elementary schools and also
for other Catholic high schools.....................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• St. Mary’s Academy Renews Eucharistic Spirituality | page 22
As a theology teacher, I could point to major events in church history, from
the Council of Trent to.....................by Adam Ganucheau|Contributing Writer

• Prayer: From Childhood Petition To Heartfelt Listening | page 23
How do we pray? Is it simply the recitation of memorized words or following the
rituals of the Mass? Since.............................by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Pope Says Polish Trip Both Pilgrimage And Mission | page 24
Pope Benedict XVI said he hoped that his recent trip to the Czech Republic would
help the largely secular country.....................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Readers Respond | page 24
Kenner. In conversation with some otherwise well-instructed Catholics, I have
become aware that there are those who do not know how to baptize correctly in
danger of death.

• Word To Life | page 25
I’m looking forward to visiting my church’s twin parish in Haiti in a few months.
My standard explanation for..................by Jean Denton|Catholic News Service

• Calendar | page 26
FAIRS | SCHOOLS | PARISHES |EVENTS

• En Español | page 27
Usted organizó una reunión privada de curas el 24 de septiembre a la cual
asistieron más de 175.................................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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October 17, 2009 Issue*
24 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Interfaith Series Promotes Unity & (JUMP) | page 01 & 17
A better understanding of three questions in Scripture – one posed by God
the Father and two by Jesus.............................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• In The ‘Habit’ Of Helping Others & (JUMP) | page 01 & 15
Dressed in T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase “Volunteer, Make it a Habit,”
about 80 Catholic nuns from..............…...by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Red Mass Celebrates Religious Basis For Justice & (JUMP) | page 02 & 09
You were the principal celebrant of the Red Mass on Oct. 5 at St. Louis Cathedral,
which marks the start of the......................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Jimmy Fitz, ‘Mr. Mount Carmel,’ Started Very Early | page 02
When former Louisiana Lt. Gov. Jimmy Fitzmorris Jr. was a mere tyke growing up
across the street from St. Matthias..............by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Charitable Work Is Hallmark Of Mrs. Lauricella & (JUMP) | page 03 & 07
Betty Lauricella was raised in an Irish Catholic family in Cincinnati, Ohio.
“When you grow up in a house..........…...by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Glendon Lauded As Heroine Of Notre Dame ‘Tragedy’ | page 04
NEW YORK (CNS) – Mary Ann Glendon was “the heroine of the Notre Dame commencement....................................by Beth Griffin|Catholic News Service

• Rosary Congress Celebration At St. Benilde | page 05
Retired Msgr. Winus Roeten, former pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in
New Orleans, celebrated Mass and preached Oct. 8.

• The Lord Called, And Brother Dominic Answered | page 06
SUBIACO, Ark. – At age 6, Benedictine Brother Dominic Faciane knew two
things for certain – he had a..................by Serenah McKay|Arkansas Catholic

• Bishop D’Antonio Burse Opened | page 07
A new burse in memory of Bishop Nicholas D’Antonio, O.F.M., has been established
by the archdiocesan Vocation Office. The office received $2,000.

• Respect Life Mass Resonates With Students | page 08
Archbishop Gregory Aymond exhorts students to respect and protect life at the
Respect Life Mass sponsored by the Office of Catholic Schools Oct. 6.

• NATION / WORLD | page 10
Challenge of relevance’, WASHINGTON (CNS) | Middle East discussed, VATICAN CITY (CNS) | Richness of faith, PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CNS)

• No Surprises In Up-For-Grabs Catholic League & (JUMP) | page 12 & 13
In last weekend’s first week of Catholic League football action, Archbishop
Rummel and Jesuit jumped into........................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Saints Have The Opportunity To Take A Giant Step | page 13
You’ve heard a lot of chatter this week about Giants at Saints. Here’s the one item
that’s true. It is a battle of two unbeaten teams.............by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Athlete(s) Of The Week | page 14
Archbishop Rummel defense.

• Newly Canonized Lived Lives Of Self-Sacrifice – Pope | page 16
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Calling them “shining examples” of Christian love, Pope
Benedict XVI proclaimed five..................by John Thavis|Catholic News Service

• Teen Youth Events Held Oct. 3 In Luling, Kenner | page 18
“Get Out of the Boat!” – a first-time youth rally for eighth-graders and high school students from the Archdiocese..........................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Pope John Paul II Believed In Sanctity Of Human Life | page 19
Many Catholics have been fervent in their cries for the late Pope John Paul II’s beatification. They are hopeful that...............by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Saintly Pharmacist-Priest Example For Christians | page 20
Pope Benedict XVI held up the “luminous figure” of a 16th-century saint as an
example of the missionary spirit.....................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• God’s Footprints In Geography | page 20
Recently I had my second tour of the Library of Congress’ Geography & Map
Division, and I was......................by Father Eugene Hemrick|The Human Side

• Word To Life | page 21
There’s a proverb I’ve often heard people cite when they have to confidently make
a quick but potentially risky...........by Sharon K. Perkins|Catholic News Service

• En Español | page 23
Este mes la iglesia celebra el respeto por la vida. ¿Puede Usted explicar las
enseñanzas de la iglesia sobre el.................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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October 17, 2009 Kids Clarion*
4 page PDF (Lengthy Download Time)

• Local Students Tune In To Holy Hour & (JUMP) |page 01 & 04
Speaking to her 3-year-olds after their first brief exposure to eucharistic adoration, Franciscan Sister of the Spirit of .......................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Missionaries Take Jesus’ Message | page 01
As you know, on Oct. 18 we celebrate World Mission Sunday. This is an important
date set by Pope Benedict XVI........................by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

• Student Patrols Keep Things Running Smoothly | page 01
This school year, nearly 200 students in fifth through seventh grades have
volunteered to serve on multiple patrols at St. Ann School in Metairie.

• Blessed Are You Among Women | page 2
Students at Visitation of Our Lady School in Marrero were asked to write prayers
to the Blessed Mother.

• Saint’s Feast Day Enjoyed By The Furry | page 2
Father Paul Desrosiers, bottom left, pastor of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish and
UNO’s Newman Center, presided over Ursuline Elementary School’s Oct. 2.

• Cultural Icons Are Shredded, Reassembled By Young Artists | page 3
Shirley Becnel remembers being struck by a watercolor painting of a row of shotgun houses. Created by her friends as......................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Jokes | page 3
Various entries.

• He’s Got The World On His Strings | page 4
He’s played for a master violin teacher and has even busked in the French Quarter,
but on Oct. 9, Joshua Greiner-Hickey climbed atop a towering podium to play a
violin solo at his most daunting venue to date.

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October 24, 2009 Issue*
28 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• New Life For Flooded Sacred Objects & (JUMP) | page 01 & 12
At St. Raphael Church on Elysian Fields and Prentiss avenues, Oct. 16 was both
“moving day” – and a.................................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Archdiocese Settles Old Abuse Claims & (JUMP) | page 01 & 06
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to pay 20 persons, most of them
former residents of Madonna.......................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Youth Ministry Offers Inspiration, Both Now And Later | page 02
You will be participating in your first “World Youth Day New Orleans” on Sunday,
Oct. 25, at Loyola University......................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• Wheelchair Athletes Challenge Idea Of Disabilities | page 02
He calls himself “Rollin’ Joe,” and he’s got wheels. In fact, Rollin’ Joe is the
Chris Paul of the New Orleans......................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Pornography ‘A Sexual Katrina’ Tearing Down Men | page 03
The scourge of addiction to pornography, especially among men, has created
“a sexual Katrina” that is............................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Icon Writing Workshop Deepens Participants’ Faith | page 04
The piney woods surrounding St. Joseph Abbey’s Christian Life Center outside
Covington was idyllic for 14.....................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Archbishop Aymond Releases Statement On Abuse Cases | page 06
Oct. 19, 2009. The Catholic Church, and I personally, remain very sorry for the
pain and anguish suffered by children who have been sexually abused.

• Schedule Listed For Grave Blessing Ceremonies | page 07
Former Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes will celebrate All Saints Day Mass Nov. 1
at 11:15 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church.

• Sisters Of St. Joseph Celebrate Golden Jubilees | page 08
Four Sisters of St. Joseph will celebrate their golden jubilees of religious profession
on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 4700 Pineda Street.

• NATION / WORLD | page 09
Book covers 40 years of ecumenism, VATICAN CITY (CNS) | Right to life includes
fighting hunger, VATICAN CITY (CNS) | Synod self-examination, VATICAN CITY (CNS)

• Luling Ferry Disaster Victims Memorialized | page 10
Msgr. Harry Bugler, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Church, top left, blesses the
memorial at the East Bank Bridge Park in Destrehan.

• St. Mary Magdalene Relics Displayed Oct. 31-Nov.1 | page 11
St. Anthony of Padua Church in New Orleans will be the site for the display of a
first-class relic of St. Mary Magdalene Oct. 31.

• Cream Rising To The Top & (JUMP) | page 14 & 15
Before you know it the fall sports season will be over. It seems like it just got
started. Yes, the cooler weather that................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• Tulane’s Demise Taking iIts Toll On Lifelong Loyal Fan | page 15
A slice of Jimmy Seward’s life will go away this week, and that makes him a little
sad. He’s proud to say he’s intensely...............................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Athlete Of The Week | page 16
Laurence Braud, Archbishop Shaw tailback.

• Travels Reinforce The Wonders Of God’s Creation | page 18
Quite honestly, in retiring, I originally planned to do a lot of traveling, particularly
in our own country..................by Msgr. Francis Boeshans|Contributing Writer

• Express Gratitude To Priests | page 19
To the People of God in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Dear Sisters and Brothers
in Christ: Pope Benedict XVI has declared this the Year for Priests.

• Teen Racquetball Player Sdvances To World Games | page 20
Imagine waking up every morning knowing that you can demolish just about
anybody in your chosen sport............................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Don’t Worry: Live Each Day As If It Were Your Last | page 21
With the recent economic downturn, it is easy for many people to worry about
their lives and their futures..........................by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Medieval Abbot Was An Example Of Love For God | page 22
The ability of a 12th-century French abbot to unite love of God and neighbor
with pragmatism in everyday life....................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Sell The Vatican? Archbishop Calls The Idea ‘Stupid’ | page 22
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Sell the Vatican to help the poor? U.S. comedian Sarah
Silverman might think it’s a..................by John Thavis|Catholic News Service

• Word To Life | page 23
Pretty soon retailers will leapfrog over Halloween and Thanksgiving and add the
familiar red and green of.......................by Jeff Hensley|Catholic News Service

• Readers Respond | page 24
Various entries.

• I Want To Be A Priest Like That: St. Damien | page 25
In the dark of our parish theater, people could not see the tears rolling down
my face. They could not see my..................by Father Peter Daly|Parish Diary

• Calendar | page 26
Events | Parishes | Schools | Coming

• En Español | page 27
Usted fue el celebrante principal de la Misa Roja del 5 de octubre en la Catedral
de San Luis, la cual marca el.......................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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October 31, 2009 Issue*
20 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• ‘Army of The One’ Is Youth Rallying Cry & (JUMP) | page 01 & 08
Just as Jesus heard the pleadings of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, above the din
of the crowd, God always...................................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Archdiocese Praised For Child Protection Efforts & (JUMP) | page 01 & 05
MOBILE, Ala. – Recognizing that Catholics in the Archdiocese of Mobile comprise
only 4 percent of the general.......................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Caring For Creation Is Every Christian’s Duty | page 02
Last week Pope Benedict XVI asked you to personally represent him in welcoming
to New Orleans the Ecumenical..................by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

• A Son’s Drumbeat, A Father Beating The Drums | page 02
It is a moment John Caro and his wife Marilyn will never forget. Somehow,
2-year-old Danny wandered into their..........by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Katrina, Coastal Erosion On Patriarch’s Radar | page 03
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world’s 300 million
Greek Orthodox, opened a...........................by Peter Finney Jr.|Clarion Herald

• Scriptural Formation Program Has Lafayette Roots | page 04
With Bibles and workbooks in hand, 10 women shared their faith and life
experiences recently as members............by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• God’s Special Children: An anniversary Mass | page 06
A special group called God’s Special Children gathers on the first Sunday of
every month for Mass and fellowship at St. Francis Xavier Church in Metairie.

• NATION / WORLD | page 07
Anglican questions, WASHINGTON (CNS) | St. Damien relic tours, DETROIT (CNS) |
Santo’s story on EWTN, WORCESTER, Mass. (CNS)

• Book It! Abps. Rummel, Shaw On Track To Title & (JUMP) | page 10 & 11
So, there you have it. The “Battle of the Archbishops” on Nov. 7 will determine
the 54th Catholic League football......................by Ron Brocato|Clarion Herald

• High-Scoring Saints Bring Visions Of What Might Be | page 11
It was a surreal moment, one most sports reporters in New Orleans figured
they would never witness. On a Sunday.........................by Ed Daniels|Sports

• Athlete Of The Week | page 12
Terry Lucas, St. Augustine quarterback

• De La Salle High School Celebrates Founding Principles | page 14
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of De La Salle High School on Oct. 16,
Christian Brother Timothy Coldwell gave the following address.

• Halloween Actually Traced To Christian Connection | page 15
Happy Halloween! The celebration of Halloween is not a holiday that dies with
childhood. On the contrary............................by Heather Bozant|Young Adults

• Faith In God Strengthened By Prayer Needed In Life | page 16
The life and writings of a 12th-century abbot remind Christians that questions
about the meaning of life and.........................................by Pope Benedict XVI

• Word To Life | page 17
Emmett Starnes was never canonized. But I’m fairly certain he lives among the communion of saints............................by Jean Denton|Catholic News Service

• Wanting Proof For Jesus’ Miracles | page 17
A classroom full of Catholic high school students took turns challenging their
religion teacher..............................by Father John Catoir|Spirituality For Today

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

• En Español | page 19
Usted participó en su primer “Día de la juventud mundial de Nueva Orleáns” el
domingo, 25 de octubre, en la.....................Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

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October 31, 2009 Eternal Life*
20 page PDF(Lengthy Download Time*)

• Cover | page 01
Artwork.

• Religious Nurses Provide Blessed Aid & (JUMP) | page 02 & 03
They work under the cloak of night when most are asleep, so it is no mystery
that many aren’t familiar........................by Christine Bordelon|Clarion Herald

• Telling Grieving To ‘Get Over It’ An Unfair Expectation | page 03
Not giving people enough time to process their grief after the loss of a loved one
is one of the most common and........................by Beth Donze|Clarion Herald

• Palliative Care Must Be Part Of Health Reform | page 06
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Palliative care that focuses on pain management and
attention to the......................by Nancy Frazier O’Brien|Catholic News Service

• Schedule For Grave Blessing Ceremonies Nov. 1 | page 07
Former Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes will celebrate All Saints Day Mass Nov. 1
at 11:15 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church.

• Stuff Matters Nothing; Love Is What Matters | page 08
I hate moving. I especially hate it when I am moving somebody else’s stuff. But
that is what I was doing...............................by Father Peter Daly|Parish Diary

• Options Available At The End Of Life & (JUMP) , (JUMP)| page 10, 11, & 13
Decades ago, most people died at home, but medical advances have changed that.
Today, most Americans are in hospitals or nursing homes at the end of their lives.

• Person’s Right To Health Care Based On Right To Live | page 14
Congress’s effort to enact health care reform legislation has sparked a vigorous
debate. From a Catholic..........................by Richard Doerflinger|Guest Column

• Bereavement Aid | page 15
Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans offer bereavement
ministries to those who have lost a loved one. The following is a list of ministries.

• What To Expect When Frail Loved Ones Approach Death | page 16
When death comes suddenly, there is little time to prepare. On the other hand,
watching an older person become increasingly frail.

• Father Groeschel’s Book | page 17
How does a person handle great sorrow or sudden catastrophe? How does one
cope, make sense of it all, and go on living?

• Caring For Sick Calls Us To Be Sacred Witnesses | page 18
Despite advances in health care, sick and elderly persons are often threatened
by neglect..................by Mary E. Jaminet|U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

• Suicide Has Long-Lasting Effects On Family Members | page 19
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Suicide has long-lasting and traumatic effects that go far
beyond the person who..........by Nancy Frazier O’Brien|Catholic News Service

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