Following Coronavirus:
Canceled, postponed events and updates

March 16, 2 p.m.
Slidell Substance Addiction Ministry Meetings Canceled
Until further notice, there will be no Wednesday night SAM meetings until the threat of the virus has subsided. 

March 16, 1 p.m.
Altar Server Awards Mass Postponed
The Altar Server Awards Mass that was originally scheduled for March 31 has been postponed. 

March 16, 12 p.m.
Our Lady of Angels Church St. Joseph Altar Postponed
The St. Joseph Altar at Our Lady of Angels Church has been postponed.

March 16, 11 a.m. 
Office of Marriage and Family Life Canceled Events 
The Silver Anniversary Celebration which was going to be held at St. Joseph on Tulane Avenue on March 22 has been canceled. The Father/Son and Mother/ Daughter Programs on March 30 there were to be held at St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie on March 30 have also been canceled. 

March 16, 10 a.m.
New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries Updates Hours
St. Louis #1 and #2 will remain closed until further notice. St. Louis #3 is closed to tour groups. All other cemetery gates will close half an hour earlier than posted. Call  504-596-3050, 504-482-5065 for help and assistance. 

March 16, 9 a.m.
Cabrini High School St. Joseph Altar Canceled
The St. Joseph Altar originally scheduled for March 19 has been canceled. 

St. Jane de Chantel St. Joseph Altar Postponed
The St. Joseph Altar at St. Jane de Chantel in Abita Springs has been postponed until Mary near St. Joseph the Worker's Fest Day.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Parish Mission Canceled
OLPS Parish Mission Presented by Lorraine Hess originally scheduled for March 23 and 24 has been canceled. LTMTP Weekend Prayer originally scheduled for March 19-22 has been canceled. 

March 16, 8 a.m.
St. Anthony's Gardens Releases Precautionary Measures
Any resident leaving the community for any reason will be required to remain in their apartment for a 72-hour isolation period. Dining will deliver meals and nursing will perform daily screens int the apartment. All residents must remain in their residential community - IL, AL, or MC. They will also limit staff working in one community. The IL resident daily screening time changed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be located in the IL lobby. 

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March 15, 9 a.m.
St. Augustine High School Mother & Son Brunch Postponed
The brunch has been postponed to May 17.

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March 13, 6 p.m.
Mount Carmel Academy Spring Fling Gala Postponed
The Mount Carmel Academy Spring Fling Gala set for March 21 at Audubon Tea Room  has been postponed. The new date is June 26, 2020. All previously purchased tickets will be honored. 

Uptown Tri-Parish Lenten Revival Canceled
PLanned for March 16 - 18, 2020: the Uptown Tri-Parish Lenten Revival has been canceled.

Racial Justice & Demands of Discipleship- Postponed.
Planned for April 17-18, the Racial Justice & The Demands of Discipleships workshop has been postponed.

Habari Gani Leadership Retreat Postponed
Originally planned for April 24 - 26, 2020 the Habari Gani Leadership Retreat has been postponed.

March 13, 4 p.m.
Christ in the City Canceled
The Christ in the City scheduled for March 31 has been canceled.

March 13, 3 p.m. 
ParishSOFT New Staff Training-Northshore Canceled
Out of an abundance of caution, the Catholic Community Foundation has canceled its ParishSOFT training for new staff originally scheduled for  March 17 at the Northshore Catholic Pastoral Center. ParishSOFT training inquiries may be sent to Ryan Adams at  radams@ccfnola.org. Ryan can also be reached at 504.527.5796.

Catholic Women in Action Northshore Lenton Morning of Reflection Canceled
Out of an abundance of caution, the Catholic Community Foundation has canceled the Catholic Women in Action Northshore Lenten Morning of Reflection originally scheduled for March 24 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church. For questions about Catholic Women in Action events, please contact Kathi Zimmerman at  kzimmerman@ccfnola.org or 504.527.5794. 

Catholic Women in Action Special Presentation Canceled
Out of an abundance of caution, the Catholic Community Foundation has canceled the Catholic Women in Action Special Presentation with Amy Coney Barrett originally scheduled for March 28 at St. Catherine of Siena Church. For questions about Catholic Women in Action events, please contact Kathi Zimmerman at  kzimmerman@ccfnola.org or 504.527.5794.

Notre Dame Seminary Updates
Dr. Todd Amick's LES Talk is postponed until further notice. Also, the Notre Dame Seminary Gala and Auction that was set for March 28 has been canceled. They will still hold our online auction and raffles beginning today through Sunday, March 29th at 8:00 p.m. Visit www.bidpal.net/NDSGala to register and begin bidding.

Out of an abundance of caution, the seminary campus will be closed to visitors and lay students over the next few weeks. No visitors will be allowed in for daily Mass. 

March 13, 2 p.m.
Archbishop Aymond Releases Update Regarding Coronavirus
In light of Governor John Bel Edwards’ executive order today, New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond released a letter to the clergy, religious, and laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with guidance as to how the executive order affects church and school activities.

In summary the letter:

-Dispenses the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass for the next 30 days;
-Encourages vulnerable populations to exercise caution and implement “social distancing”;
-Confirms all Catholic school closures through April 13; and
-Gives pastoral discretion to parish fish frys and St. Joseph Altars.
Click here to read the full statement.

March 13, 1 p.m.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans Conference Canceled
The conference that was scheduled from March 27-29 at the Copeland Tower and Suites and Conference Center in Metairie has been canceled. 

Cabrini High School Cancels All School Events
All school events, including Cabrini's Night Under the Stars Soiree that was scheduled for March 14, are now canceled.  

Archbishop Shaw High School Shrimp and Jambaylas Festival Postponed
The festival, originally scheduled for this weekend has been postponed to a later date. 

St. Francis Xavier Parish St. Joseph Altar Canceled
The St. Joseph Altar that was scheduled for March 18-19 has been canceled.  

March 13, 12 p.m.
De La Salle High School St. Joseph Altar Canceled
The altar, which was set for March 19, at the school has been canceled out of an abundance of caution. 

St. Anselm Parish St. Joseph Altar Canceled
The altar, which was set for March 14, has been canceled. 

March 13, 10 a.m.
Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience Postponed 
The Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience which was to be held at Our Lady of Lourdes in Slidell on March 23; Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Belle Chasse on March 24; and Mater Dolorosa in New Orleans on March 25 has been postponed to a later date yet to be determined. In the interim, everyone is invited to participate in the world-wide Novena which will be held live from the Grotto of Lourdes from March 17-25 imploring Our Lady's intercession.   

Matar Dolorosa Knights of Columbus Council 15676 Fish Fry Canceled
Unfortunately, because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat Mater Dolorosa Knights of Columbus Council 15676 was instructed by the State and Supreme Councils to cancel all public events.  This means that the March 20, and April 3 Fish Fry events are canceled.  

March 13, 9 a.m.
Office of Worship Cancelations
The Archdiocesan Music Commission Meeting set for March 14 and the Choral Skills Symposium set for March 21 have been canceled. 

March 13, 8 a.m.
St. Rita Catholic Church New Orleans Fish Fry Update
St. Rita's Fish Fry will be take-out only.

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March 12, 10 p.m
Saint Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church St. Joseph Altar Canceled
The St. Joseph Altar has been canceled, but people are welcome to come to Mass at 10 a.m. on March 19.

March 12, 9 p.m.
St. Anthony's Gardens Announces Visitor Restrictions
As of 9 p.m. on March 12, all non-essential visitors and vendors will be prohibted from entering St. Anthony's Gardens for 30 days. Residents are also asked to reschedule all nonessential appointments outside of the community. More information at https://stanthonysgardens.org/.

Jesuit High School of New Orleans' Bazzar 2020 Goes Online
The 2020 Jesuit Bazaar will go digital this year. The two-day event will not take place on campus at Carrollton and Banks. Click here for more information.

March 12, 8 p.m.
Tulane Catholic Center
All events, except for Masses are canceled at Tulane Catholic Center through April. The offices remain open, and the Mass and confession schedule remains in place.

March 12, 6:30 pm
Archbishop Chapelle High School's Emerald Gala Canceled
Archbishop Chapelle High School has canceled the Emerald Gala, their largest annual fundraiser, originally set for Saturday, March 14. The school will continue with an online auction. For more information visit https://www.archbishopchapelle.org/ .

St. Mary's Dominican High School Legacy Gala Postponed
St. Mary's Dominican High School in New Orleans has postponed its Legacy Gala originally scheduled for Saturday, March 14. More information at https://www.stmarysdominican.org/dominican-legacy-gala/.

March 12, 5 p.m.
Abbey Youth Fest Postponed
As more cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are being identified in the Greater New Orleans area, organizers of this year’s Abbey Youth Fest (AYF), originally scheduled for March 21 have decided to postpone the event until further notice. For more information, including details about refunds, or if you are interested in applying your registration fee to the next scheduled AYF, please contact Joe Bass at jbass@sjasc.edu or 985-867-2279.

March 12, 3 p.m.
Notre Dame Health System Enacts No Visitation Policy
Notre Dame Health System, the umbrella archdiocesan health care agency that includes Chateau de Notre Dame, Wynhoven Health Care Center and Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care Center, has instituted a “no-visitation” policy as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus. Click the link for more information: https://clarionherald.org/news/no-visitation-policy-to-protect-elderly-residents.

Christopher Homes Issues Cautions for Residents
Christopher Homes, the low-income senior housing ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, is focusing efforts on protecting its nearly 2,500 vulnerable, elderly residents from the spread of the Coronavirus and infectious diseases. Click here to read the full release.

2020 Monk Run and Walk Postponed
Administrators at St. Joseph Abbey in Covington have made the decision to postpone the 2020 Monk Run and Walk, originally scheduled for this Saturday, March 14. Anyone who has already registered will be allowed to participate in Monk Run at its rescheduled date.

Ignatian Volunteer Corps of New Orleans Reflection Event Postponed
The "Walk Together: An Ignatian Reflection of Ten Spirituals" event which was set for March 15 at Holy Name of Jesus Church has been postponed until the significant risk of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) passes.

Academy of Our Lady's St. Joseph Altar Canceled
Out of an abundance of caution regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) the St. Joseph Altar, which was scheduled for March 19, has been canceled. 

March 12, 2:30 p.m.
Women's Giving Circle Events Canceled
Out of an abundance of caution regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Catholic Community Foundation is postponing the following Women’s Giving Circle events originally scheduled for March and April: Tuesday, March 17: Kickoff Mass and Luncheon , Thursday, April 2: Sip and Learn Mass and Reception, and Tuesday, April 28: Celebration Mass and Brunch. Those with questions should contact Lisa Chmiola at lchmiola@ccfnola.org or 504.596.3031.

March 12, 2:15 p.m.
Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry Canceled
Out of an abundance of caution, Our Lady of the Rosary (Holy Rosary)'s fish fry is canceled on March 13, 2020.

March 12, 2 p.m.
The Jubilarian Mass Canceled
The annual Mass honoring clergy and religious celebrating jubilees originally scheduled for March 29 has been canceled. Please keep all those men and women who have given their lives i nthe service to God's people in prayer.

March 12, 1 p.m.
The Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center Closed Throught March 29
Out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with the recommendations of the CDC and the archdiocesan leadership regarding the Coronavirus outbreak, the Retreat Center has decided to cancel all events and will be closed to the general public beginning today March 12, 2020  through March 29, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and notify you should additional events need to be canceled beyond March 29th. 

Ursuline Academy Elementary and High School "Spaghetti Fest" Canceled
The “Spaghetti Fest,” the annual school fair originally scheduled for March 21, has been canceled. All performances of the spring musical “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” have been postponed. Rescheduled dates TBA.

Brother Martin High School Event Modifications
Due to concerns related to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and in order to protect our community from potential illness, Brother Martin High School has decided to cancel/postpone multiple upcoming events. Click here for the full list.

March 12, 10 a.m.
St. Angela Merici Fish Fry Canceled
After prayerful consideration, Fr. Beau Charbonnet has canceled the St. Angela Parish Fish Fry scheduled for March 13, 2020. Plesae check https://stangela.org/ for the latest updates.

Tulane University:
Tulane University’s Judeo-Christian lecture series talk with Joel Kaminsky March 16 at Rogers Memorial Chapel has been canceled.

March 12, 9 a.m.

St. Michael Special School/Irish Channel's St. Patrick's Day Club
In discussions with the administration of St. Michael Special School, the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club has canceled its annual block party on March 17. To make up for lost donations, we are asking the public to please send a check, made out to St. Michael Special School, to: Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club P.O. Box 1613 Harvey, LA 70059-1613. All funds will be delivered to St. Michael Special School.

March 12, 8 a.m.
Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church Fish Fry canceled
Following the decision of the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus, our KC Council has canceled our Fish Fries until further notice.

Universities 

Tulane University
All classes will be conducted online beginning Monday, March 23 through the end of the semester.

Loyola University
In consultation with state and city government,  #LOYNO will move to online instruction beginning Monday, March 16, for the rest of the spring semester. Classes are canceled Thursday and Friday. Read more:  https://www.loyno.edu/coronavirus

Xavier Univerity
Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Xavier University of Louisiana will transition to online classes in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The campus will remain open. Face to face instruction and all large gatherings will be suspended after the close of business on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Competitive sporting events will occur but will be closed to spectators. For additional information please visit:  https://xula.edu/coronavirus-update

University of Holy Cross
All University events are postponed immediately, starting Thursday, March 12, until further notice. Classes will move to remote only instruction and online operations starting March 19. For more info, visit:  http://uhcno.edu/news/UHCcoronavirusupdates
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March 11, 4 p.m.
St. Joseph Altars
Dear St. Joseph Altar Coordinators:
Thank you for your commitment to the tradition of St. Joseph’s Altars in New Orleans. This is a beautiful legacy that we are happy to see passed down to younger generations. In light of the rise in the number of Coronavirus diagnosis in the area, we are sharing with you some guidance as you welcome your community to your altars:

Please consider placing hand sanitizer at the entrances and exits of your altar.

Please be sure that bathrooms are fully stocked with soap and disposable hand towels for those washing their hands and that those areas are checked regularly to ensure cleanliness and supplies.

Please refrain from any buffet-style serving of the public in favor of a cafeteria-style serving where individuals with gloves and hairnets serve food and beverages to limit the amount of contact.

Please encourage greetings that do not involve physical contact.
Church and school leaders are continuing to monitor the situation and are in contact with local health professionals for guidance as well as consulting with local healthcare professionals in regard to Coronavirus and infectious disease prevention. Medical experts and infectious disease professionals have emphasized that maintaining good hygiene and staying away from school or work when ill are critical to keeping our community as healthy as possible. As a result, we are reinforcing the following practices:
  -emphasize actions such as staying home when sick
  -appropriately covering coughs and sneezes
  -cleaning frequently touched surfaces
  - washing hands often

There are many resources available with information about Coronavirus, methods for prevention, travel
information, etc. Below are a few that may be useful.

LA Office of Public Health
CDC Fact Sheet
CDC CoronaVirus Main Page

March 11, 4:30 p.m.
Catholic Schools
The Office of Catholic Schools has requested schools postpone all off-site, school-sponsored events within the region, such as field trips, through March 27. In regards to school sponsored events that are open to the public such as galas, leadership requests that the individual school leaders act with prudence and right judgement in consultation with stakeholders in regards to making decisions about whether to postpone or cancel the event.
 
Decisions regarding high school sporting events should be made in consultation between the school leaders and the LHSAA. For the elementary school sporting events, all CSAL events are postponed until further notice beginning March 13.

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March 10 
Archbishop Aymond

In a memo today, New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond updated the guidelines for parishes in regards to liturgical celebrations in light of the presumptive case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

"Since there is a presumptive case of COVID- l9 (Coronavirus) in the New Orleans area, we must act out of an abundance of caution. Therefore, effective immediately the chalice containing the Blood of Christ is not to be offered to the congregation."

Click here to read the full memo.