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A Q&A with Archbishop Gregory Aymond from the Clarion Herald

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"Children and adults with special needs deserve the sacramental life of the church, and they should not be hindered in any way. There are those who would argue and say we’re not exactly sure how much they understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, how much they understand of the sacrament of confirmation or what their relationship with God is. I’ll leave that up to God. We have to reach out to them. Children and adults with special needs deserve the sacramental life of the church, and they should not be hindered in any way. There are those who would argue and say we’re not exactly sure how much they understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, how much they understand of the sacrament of confirmation or what their relationship with God is. I’ll leave that up to God. We have to reach out to them. Children and adults with special needs deserve the sacramental life of the church, and they should not be hindered in any way. There are those who would argue and say we’re not exactly sure how much they understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, how much they understand of the sacrament of confirmation or what their relationship with God is. I’ll leave that up to God. We have to reach out to them. Children and adults with special needs deserve the sacramental life of the church, and they should not be hindered in any way. There are those who would argue and say we’re not exactly sure how much they understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, how much they understand of the sacrament of confirmation or what their relationship with God is. I’ll leave that up to God. We have to reach out to them. Children and adults with special needs deserve the sacramental life of the church, and they should not be hindered in any way. There are those who would argue and say we’re not exactly sure how much they understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, how much they understand of the sacrament of confirmation or what their relationship with God is. I’ll leave that up to God. We have to reach out to them. Children and adults with special needs deserve the sacramental life of the church, and they should not be hindered in any way. There are those who would argue and say we’re not exactly sure how much they understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, how much they understand of the sacrament of confirmation or what their relationship with God is. I’ll leave that up to God. We have to reach out to them. Children and adults with special needs deserve the sacramental life of the church, and they should not be hindered in any way. There are those who would argue and say we’re not exactly sure how much they understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, how much they understand of the sacrament of confirmation or what their relationship with God is. I’ll leave that up to God. We have to reach out to them. Children and adults with special needs deserve the sacramental life of the church, and they should not be hindered in any way. There are those who would argue and say we’re not exactly sure how much they understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, how much they understand of the sacrament of confirmation or what their relationship with God is. I’ll leave that up to God. We have to reach out to them. Children and adults with special needs deserve the sacramental life of the church, and they should not be hindered in any way. There are those who would argue and say we’re not exactly sure how much they understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, how much they understand of the sacrament of confirmation or what their relationship with God is. I’ll leave that up to God. We have to reach out to them." - Archbishop Aymond

It was a parishwide effort when 22 members of the CYO, the Faith and Families and Social Concerns ministries at St. Pius X joined forces recently to better understand the idea of human dignity and offer direct assistance to the homeless.

The Catholic Church in Louisiana had not moved aggressively to lobby lawmakers until Archbishop Hannan was appointed the 11th archbishop of New Orleans in 1965. Learning the church-state ropes in his hometown of Washington, D.C., Archbishop Hannan was well-versed in the inner workings of the federal government and became a staunch proponent of the church working with governmental officials and agencies to form beneficial partnerships

As we approach Catholic Schools Week 2018, Archbishop Aymond reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing Catholic schools in New Orleans.

When Ethan and Ellie's mom told them the family could no longer afford Catholic school, the students literally went to work to help fund their education. Between their initiative and effort and financial assistance from the Champions of Education Fund, the family has been able to continue their journey in Catholic school. Watch and learn more about them and other families that benefit from the Champions of Education Fund.

To directly address the harms of pornography and to provide resources to support and protect individuals, marriages and families in overcoming pornography and making their homes safe, I am asking all parishes to celebrate, for the first time, “Safe Haven Sunday” beginning with the first Sunday of Lent (Feb. 17-18).