Sirens blaring in the distance grew closer and closer while a crowd gathered outside of Padua Community Home in Belle Chasse earlier this month. As Plaquemines Parish police escorted a Drago’s Seafood Restaurant fire truck and passenger bus to the … Continue reading
Santa and his elves brought bellies full of laughter, warm hugs, and big bags of gifts to residents of Padua House in Belle Chasse. Padua House is a residential program of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans for those with … Continue reading
May 1, 2018 – Christine Bordelon With a chosen theme of “Strengthening the Fabric of Our Families” for 2018, the members of the Catholic Women in Action Giving Circle of The Catholic Foundation awarded $120,000 in grants April 26 to … Continue reading
Published on April 11, 2018 Idle since Hurricane Katrina and feeling the urge to be productive and do more, Melinda Doucette decided to make a change last fall. She registered to volunteer with Catholic Charities and, living on the Westbank … Continue reading
Published December 8, 2017 The residents of Padua Community Services were again blessed by a visit from the Happy Santas! See coverage of the cheerful day below. Santa’s Here! – Happy Santas on the front page The New Orleans Advocate … Continue reading
December 1, 2017 – Shelby Simon St. Elizabeth’s Guild hosted its annual luncheon to honor the “2017 Volunteer Activists” who provide for the many needs and well-being of the various children’s programs serviced by Catholic Charities. The charities currently being … Continue reading
The Happy Santas come together each year, dressed in full Santa costumes and armed with sacks of gifts for Padua Community Services residents and clients. Each receives a bag full of gifts customized to their special needs. The Santas also bring tokens of thanks for the staff who provide loving care and help make Padua a special place. Continue reading
Published on January 24, 2017 On January 12, 2017, the St. Elizabeth’s Guild held their first meeting of the New Year and presented checks representing their 2016 donations to various Catholic Charities programs. In total, the Guild donated $101,000 to … Continue reading
Published on December 13, 2016 | Updated on December 16, 2016 On Thursday, December 15, more than three dozen Happy Santas brought holiday cheer to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Padua House, 200 Beta Street in Belle Chasse. Perched atop the … Continue reading
Freddie Dorsey smiles with his daughter Jordan on the oak-lined boardwalk at Padua House in Belle Chasse. Jordan giggles and gives the most joyous smile as her dad rubs her back and gives her a kiss on the cheek. As … Continue reading