Catholic Parish News

Archbishop Aymond has called for a day of atonement, prayer and fasting on Friday, Oct. 23, for the victims of sexual abuse and for the healing of the archdiocese following the removal from ministry of two pastors.

The parish is nearing the end of a $1.2 million capital campaign to refurbish the church’s exterior, once beset by cracked, moisture-laden stucco walls and algae blooms.

The Knights of Columbus at Ascension of Our Lord in LaPlace held the diocesan soccer challenge.

Edgard's St. John the Baptist Church recently restored several statues to mark the church's 100th birthday. A Mass of celebration for the century milestone will be celebrated Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.

After a meeting of all priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans today, the Council of Deans and the Presbyteral (Priests) Council said they "emphatically support Archbishop Aymond and his leadership of our local church."