Cathedral of St John Berchmans

Bishops of Louisiana meet with Holy Father

A majority of health insurance companies will now pick up the tab for birth control. President Obama's mandate includes Catholic establishments such as hospitals and universities. Because contraceptives go against the Catholic teachings, it has many in the religious community speaking out. Archbishop Gregory Aymond sent out a letter this weekend to Catholic churches in the New Orleans area. "I join my brother bishops in expressing our disappointment and call on you as the Catholic faithful to take action. I have already sent a letter to members of Congress expressing my concern and disappointment. This is a critical time and one that will call for us to engage in public dialogue. We cannot stand by and allow this to move forward without speaking out," said Archbishop Aymond. Read entire letter.
Go to USCCB.org/conscience to learn more about this severe assault on religious liberty.

Sat, Feb 4 6:30

East Ridge

Bishop's Annual Pro-Life Banquet Special guest: Fr. Shenan Boquet, President of Human Life International, the largest pro-life organization in the world. Father Boquet has given hundreds of talks on issues ranging from the dignity of the human person, to the nature of marriage, social justice, and moral theology. Registration is available by clicking here.

Sat, Feb 4 Evening

Cajun Footworks Dance (Multi Room)

February 5 2012

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 (Miracle - Healing)

Catechism Connection

1673 - Jesus and exorcism
2602 - Jesus prays in solitude

Saints This Week

February 5 Saint Agatha patron for Breast disease, Foundry workers, Nurses
February 6 Saint Paul Miki and Companions Japanese martyr
February 9 Saint Apollonia patron of Dentists, Toothache
February 10 Saint Scholastica patron of Nuns
February 11 Our Lady of Lourdes patron of bodily ills

Fri, Feb 10
5:00 - 10:00 pm

An Evening of Revelry with the Krewe of Blade
Dinner - Dance - Live Music - Auction - Blade Studio

Sun, Feb 12
3:00 pm

Jonathan Ryan, Organist, Organ Concert (Cathedral) with Reception Following

February 12 2012

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Jesus heals Leper Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 (Healing of a Leper)

Catechism Connection

1504 - Christ touches us in order to heal us
2616 - Jesus hears our prayer

Saints of the Week

February 14 Saints Cyril and Methodius patrons of Slavic peoples
February 15 Saint Claude de la Colombiere
February 17 Blessed Luke Belludi
February 18 Blessed John of Fiesole (Fra Angelico) patron of Painters