Catholic Schools Week

January 28–February 3, 2018 Sponsored by NCEA, CSW is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Schools typically observe the week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to Church, local communities and the nation. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. Please keep St Stephen Catholic School in your prayers this week! … [Read more...]

Notre Dame Seminary Lay Programs Open House

Notre Dame Seminary Lay Programs is hosting an Open House for all interested students on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM with doors opening up at 5:45 PM. This event will take place in the Pastoral Center on the campus of NDS. Come learn information from faculty, hear stories from students, and network with potential classmates while enjoying delicious food and refreshments. Please click https://nolacatholic.org/documents/2018/1/2-NDS%20Lay%20Program%20Open%20House.pdf to download the flyer. … [Read more...]

Christ in the City

All young adults (ages 18-39) are welcome to join Archbishop Aymond on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 7:00 PM for Christ in the City, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration held at the Chapel at Notre Dame Seminary. The hour-long service of adoration includes a reflection, music, silent time for prayer, and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A social will follow at Archbishop Aymond's residence. … [Read more...]

January 14, 2018 Homily

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December 31, 2017 Homily

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From the Pastor – December 31, 2017

 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” (Col. 3:16 ) Although the Feast of the Holy Family fell last Friday, I think that this season is a good time to reflect upon our family lives, and to examine whether we’re being good family members.  When we contemplate the Holy Family, we note the fact that when Jesus became man – when the Word became flesh – He became flesh as a little child within a family. That was a divine choice; because Jesus could have chosen any way he wanted to manifest Himself.  He could have arrived on earth as a 33 year old adult or an 80 year old man. But Jesus was conceived and began his existence in Mary’s womb, and was … [Read more...]

December 25, 2017 Homily

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December 24, 2017 Homily

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From the Pastor – January 24, 2017

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” (Col. 3:16 ) Although the Feast of the Holy Family fell last Friday, I think that this season is a good time to reflect upon our family lives, and to examine whether we’re being good family members.  When we contemplate the Holy Family, we note the fact that when Jesus became man – when the Word became flesh – He became flesh as a little child within a family. That was a divine choice; because Jesus could have chosen any way he wanted to manifest Himself.  He could have arrived on earth as a 33 year old adult or an 80 year old man. But Jesus was conceived and began his existence in Mary’s womb, and was born … [Read more...]

December 17, 2017 Homily

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