Our archdiocese is truly blessed by the faithful service of many holy and dedicated priests. We currently have almost 50 retired priests within our archdiocese. The annual retirement collection will be at all masses on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 for the support of medical and retirement expenses of these priests. Your participation and generosity in this collection is a way to say "thank you" to our retired priests for the many years of service to us, the Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
The Junior Daughters Court #66 will hold a bake sale on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 (Mother's Day). Sweets will be sold before and after each mass. Please support these young ladies and enjoy some tasty treats.
On May 7, 1975, two men killed three members of our church community in our rectory during a robbery: Reverend Alcide Clement, Sister Mary Patrick Harrington, and rectory housekeeper, Mrs. Leah Lejeune. These men also attacked Mr. Leopold St. Pierre, our church sexton who was working in the church. They pistol whipped and tied up Mr. St. Pierre behind the altar; he survived. In the coming days as we approach May 7 and this 50th anniversary, please remember these individuals in your prayers. And when visiting our church this week, you might pause in remembrance and prayer at the memorial plaque that hangs in the vestibule.
Congratulations to Ka'Dyn Jainia Duhe on her receipt of the Sacrament of Confirmation in April. Also, congratulations to the following School of Religion students who will be receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist (First Communion) this Sunday, May 4, 2025, during the 10:00 am mass.: Dakota Jakaye Bovie, Harlow Lathon Harper, and Marlee Gerard Mott. Please click the title above for complete details and recognition of catechists and parents of these students.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (Luling is hosting a Singles Social Night on May 30, 2025, for interested single adults ages 18 and older. Doors open at 7:00 pm and trivia starts at 7;30pm. For complete details and how to register, click the title above.
While we share a feeling of sadness on the death of Pope Francis, we can also celebrate his return home to our Father. For updates and news on funeral services and prayers for Pope Francis, you may use web links from our church website at the bottom of this home page and by visiting the "Our Faith: via the menu above to visit websites for our Archdiocese of New Orleans, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the Vatican. Please click the title above for full details.
Grace Cook passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 93 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in our church on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Visitation in our church for family, friends, and neighbors will be from 8:00 am until mass time, with praying of the rosary at 9:00 am. Interment will follow immediately in our church mausoleum. Ms. Cook was an active member of our church community for whom many of us will remember her fondly. Professionally, she devoted many years to our parish public school system. Within our church community, she was a member of our Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. Please join in extending prayers and condolences to her family members and friends. A link to her obituary and memorial page will be added when it becomes available. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
This is an update to the March 31 News post regarding the Good Friday 9-Church Pilgrimage sponsored by St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (Luling). Interested individuals who wish to travel by bus on this pilgrimage and have not yet made a reservation, must do so no later than today - Monday, April 14. The bus fee is $20 and to purchase a Novena book is an additional $5 (optional). Please contact Charlie Bush (504-628-6909) or the St. Anthony parish office (985-785-8885).
Daily Masses will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (April 15-17) at 8:00 am in our Catholic Center. All other Holy Week activities will be in our church. Holy Thursday services (April 17) will be at 6:00 pm in our church and include Mass of the Lord's Supper and Washing of the Feet, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration until 8:00 pm. Good Friday services (April 18) will begin at 3:00 pm with the Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. Stations of the Cross will follow immediately. Please note that the Novena to Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday. On Holy Saturday (April 19), mass will be at 8:00 pm: Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, and Eucharist. There will not be a 4:00 pm vigil mass and confession. On Easter Sunday (April 20), masses will be at 7:00 am and 10:00 am. One last reminder: please return your Rice Bowls as soon as possible. Please share this information with family members, friends, and neighbors. Thank you and look forward to seeing everyone at services this week.
Please note the correction in the daily mass schedule for Holy Week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (4/15-17) at 8:00 am in our Catholic Center. Full details for all masses during Holy Week are included in the April 13 Church Bulletin. For each access to the bulletin, please click the title above.
Here's a friendly reminder to join the Community Lenten Penance Service on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm in our church. Please share this news with family, friends, and neighbors. Thank you!
A nine-church pilgrimage has been organized through St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (Luling) to visit Catholic churches throughout the St. Charles civil parish region. All are invited to participate. Complete details are available by clicking the title above. Interested individuals should call the St. Anthony parish office (985-785-8885) to reserve a place on the bus and for any other questions.
All are invited to participate in a Lenten Mission at Ascension of Our Lord Church, 1900 Greenwood Drive, LaPlace. The mission will be held Monday and Tuesday, April 7 and 8, beginning at 7:00 pm each night. The theme for this mission is "A Future Full of Hope," facilitated by Deacon Larry and Andi Oney of Hope and Purpose Ministries. Registration is not required. A love offering will be collected. For full details, click the title above.
Congratulations to Mrs. Terry Powell, our 2025 recipient of The Order of St. Louis Medal, awarded annually by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Terry was recognized for her commitment and service to our church community at a special ceremony for all parish recipients of this special award on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Metairie. Please join in offer personal congratulations and thanks to Terry for her dedication and all that she does for and with us in our church community.
Father Rob will be available in our church on Wednesday, April 2 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm for individual confessions. A community penance service will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00 pm in our church. Please take advantage of these opportunities during this special time of Lent. The heart of Jesus is open and he invites you to know and accept his mercy.
This news announcement is an update to the one posted on March 3. Parishioners from St. Anthony Padua and Holy Family Catholic Churches (Luling) and others will be on pilgrimage to our parish on Saturday, March 22. All St. John parishioners are also invited and encourage to engage in this Jubilee 2025 event and indulgence activities. The pilgrimage activities will begin at 1:00 pm in our church with the Adoration and Benediction of the Holy Eucharist. A brief history of our church parish and tour will follow. The pilgrimage event will conclude at 2:45 pm in the St. John Catholic Center with closing activities.
Jacqueline "Jackie" Rousseve departed this earth on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 84. She was long-time, dedicated, and active member of our St. John Catholic community. She served as a Minister of Hospitality (mass usher) and was an active participate in our food fundraising events -- always willing to do whatever was needed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 10:00 am in our parish church, with interment following in our church cemetery. Visitation for family members and friends will be from 8:00 am until mass time in the church, with praying of the rosary at 9:00 am. Please join in expressing condolences and prayers to Mildren's family members and friends. To access Jackie's memorial page and obituary, please click the title above. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
Mr. Murphy Isom, Jr. departed this earth on Friday, May 7, 2025, at the age of 88 years old. Mr. Isom was a long-time member of our church community who was actively engaged in church activities, including serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 13281 Highway 644, Vacherie LA 70090. Visitation for family and friends will be in church from 8:00 am until mass time. Praying of the rosary will be at 10:00 am. Interment in our parish mausoleum will follow mass. Father Robustiano Morgia, our parish priest, will be the celebrant for the mass and interment. Please join in extending prayers and condolences to his family members and friends. Click the title above to access Murphy's memorial page and obituary. Grant eternal rest unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Included with the weekly bulletins for February 23 and March 2 were two information inserts regarding the 2025 Jubilee Year. On February 23, the bulletin insert included an introduction to the Jubilee Year, the Jubilee Prayer, and eight characteristics of a Jubilee year. On March 2, the bulletin insert included brief descriptions of pilgrimage, plenary indulgence, how to obtain a plenary indulgence, and a list of the 12 Archdiocesan designated pilgrimage sites, including our church. If you did not obtain these resources, you may access them from the corresponding bulletins from this website. Click the title above to access these bulletins and Jubilee information resources. Additional information resources will be forthcoming through bulletin inserts and this website.