Calendar - December 25, 2021

Jan. 12-Feb. 22, 2022

EVENTS

SPRING MINISTRY WORKSHOP Jan. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for ordained or lay ministers in the Archdiocese of New Orleans looking to improve their ability to serve the lay faithful in parishes or schools. “Sexual Integrity Ministry: Best Practices for Ministry Leaders,” with Chris O’Neill, director of the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life, and Gary LeBlanc, coordinator of the Sexual Integrity Ministry. Sponsored by Notre Dame Seminary and the archdiocesan Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation. Free. Northshore Pastoral Center, 4465 Hwy. 190, East Service Road, Covington. RSVP at bit.ly/3pDRBnA.

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR PARISH, Catholics Returning Home, six-week program for those who have been away from the church or want to learn more about Catholicism, begins Jan. 13, from 7-8:30 p.m. Also, a Rachel’s Rosary will be recited Jan. 22 following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Register: (504) 888-0703. 4921 West Metairie Ave., Metairie.

ST. BENILDE PARISH will host a free screening of “Roe v. Wade: The Real Story You’ve Never Been Told,” Jan. 14, 7-9 p.m., in the school cafeteria, 1901 Division St., Metairie. The film takes a deeper look into the parties involved on both sides of the landmark case. Light snacks and refreshments available. valencemet@aol.com, (504) 427-0327.

CENTER OF JESUS THE LORD, “Life in the Spirit” Seminar, Jan. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. An invitation to deepen your relationship with the Lord through the power of the Holy Spirit. Register or get information at (504) 529-1636, office@centerofjesusthelord.org, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans.

LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE will gather statewide for its 2022 “Together for Life” pro-life marches. Three of the marches will be Jan. 22: Life March Southwest, beginning at 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park at the Lake Charles Civic Center; Life March South, beginning at 10 a.m. at the State Capitol front lawn; and Life March Northwest, at 9:45 a.m. near the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. Two other marches are Jan. 23: Life March Northeast, at 1:45 p.m. at First West, 311 Mill St., West Monroe, followed by the march; and Life March Cenla, Feb. 5, beginning at 10 a.m. at  Louisiana College, 1140 College Drive, in Pineville. Visit lalifemarch.com.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Winter Novena, Jan. 22-30. Special guest: Oblate Father Daniel Renaud, speaking on “Resilience, Faith and Discipleship.” The homily is given during the Novena Masses, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. and noon; Saturday at 7 a.m., noon and the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass; Sunday 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1 and 6 p.m. The novena is streamed live for the daily noon Mass and 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday at  www.judeshrine.com. International Shrine of St. Jude, 411 North Rampart St., New Orleans. (504) 525-1551.

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP, five-week series offered by the Archdiocese of New Orleans to those seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment. Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Benilde, 1901 Division St., Metairie. $25 for materials. Call Cathy at (504) 861-6243 or register at bit.ly/3p5FzVh.

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL celebrates its 25th anniversary Jan. 30 with a Mass at 2 p.m. in the church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Principal celebrant will be Archbishop Gregory Aymond. A reception and open house will follow in the cafeteria. Former students, parents, teachers and staff are invited. Call the school office at (985) 674-2466

KUDOS

DR. MICHAEL G. GRIFFIN, president and CEO of DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC), received the Louisiana Primary Care Association’s (LPCA) 2021 Community Health Care Excellence Award Nov. 11 for exemplifying passion and commitment to improving the care and quality of life for patients. Griffin recently established a clinical experience agreement with A.T. Still University (ATSU), a founding institution of osteopathic medicine that trains students from ATSU’s Physician Assistant (PA) programs. The first student cohort began its year of training at DCHC in September 2021. Among other accomplishments: Griffin received a $262,000 annual federal grant to establish the Insurance Navigator Program at DCHC. Griffin also serves on the boards of the Louisiana Primary Care Accountable Care Organization, United Healthcare FQHC Advisory Board, Aetna Better Health of Louisiana Provider Advisory Council, the non-profit board of Legatus New Orleans and the New Orleans African American Museum. Griffin holds a master of Science-Public Health degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and received a Doctor of Science degree in Administration-Health Services from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.