Father Michael Schneller, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, says the juxtaposition of Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday gives local Catholics an opportunity for deep reflection.
While there are many king cake makers in New Orleans today, it is interesting to note that several local businesses that sell the most king cakes are owned by Catholic families
Other than his vocation to the priesthood, it’s difficult to say which means more to Msgr. Frank Giroir – his undying love for his alma mater, Archbishop Rummel High School, or his off-the-charts passion for Mardi Gras.