Deadline coming for Order of St. Louis nominations

Pastors/administrators are reminded that nominations for the Order of St. Louis IX Awards should be sent no later than March 13 to Jonelle Foltz at the Clarion Herald via e-mail jfoltz@clarionherald.org, fax (504)596-3020, or mail to 1000 Howard Avenue, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70113. 

Archbishop Aymond will preside over the prayer service and awards ceremony on Sunday, May 19 at St. Joseph Church, 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans. 

Parishes of fewer than 1,000 families may nominate one parishioner, and parishes of more than 1,000 families may submit two nominations. Husband and wife are considered one nominee. (Deacons and religious are ineligible.)

Only lay Catholics in good standing are eligible for nominations. The medallion may only be received once in a lifetime of service to the Archdiocese. 

Please call 596-3036 with any questions.