By Peter Finney Jr., Clarion Herald One of the important lessons Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans learned from recent natural, engineering and environmental disasters – Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, Hurricane Gustav in 2008, BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil … Continue reading
May 27, 2019 For people who need help, CCANO has resources. Check out CCANO’s Counseling Solutions Clinical Director, Dr. Mark Taliancich, speak about ways to recognize signs you need help and where to find services. FOX8 Mental Health Month featuring … Continue reading
May 23, 2019 by Beth Donze, Clarion Herald Recently, an 8-year-old girl spotted Phyllis Bolden at Walgreen’s and ran straight into her arms, exclaiming, “Grandma! I miss you!” Although she wasn’t Bolden’s flesh-and-blood granddaughter, the child had developed a special … Continue reading
May 16, 2019 by Christine Bordelon, Clarion Herald It has been a decade since SERVE (Students Engaging in Reflective Volunteer Experiences) began offering high school students meaningful opportunities to earn service hours during summer vacation. Over the past decade, nearly … Continue reading
May 14, 2019 by Nell Nolan The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans ACCESS Pregnancy & Referral Center gathered supporters to the Audubon Tea Room for “Hats Off to Spring.” Honoree Gayle Gaubert, who was hailed “for her commitment to a culture … Continue reading
March 27, 2019 by Peter Finney, Jr. It takes about three steps to walk across Orville Duggan’s 135-square-foot office, which reveals a minimalist story about the chief administrative officer of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans. Duggan, 70, is about … Continue reading
March 20, 2019 by Rosalie Simmons Ida Bersano Cesana and Rose Borne Alexander have each passed triple digits with zest. Both of the centenarians recently celebrated their birthdays with family, friends and a good time. Ida Bersano Cesana There was … Continue reading
March 14, 2019 by Natalie Chandler, Editor Started in 2007, Health Care Heroes honors health care professionals in the New Orleans area in the following categories: animal care, first responders, nursing, physicians, professionals and volunteers. Honorees are selected based on … Continue reading
March 13, 2019 by Gayle Benson As we transition into the Lenten season, I would like to take this time to illuminate the countless blessings and good deeds bestowed upon our communities by our wonderful neighbors at the Archdiocese of … Continue reading
March 13, 2019 by Christine L. Bordelon Through a weekly, online video presentation called “Women in Witness,” the Archdiocese of New Orleans is highlighting the role of Catholic women whose career paths involve work for the church. Launched March 13 … Continue reading