Posted on March 4th, 2026 By Sharon Kleefisch
My brothers and sisters in Christ,
It has been a great joy for me to begin my ministry among you here in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. In these months, I have been deeply encouraged by your love for Jesus Christ, your devotion to your families, and your fidelity to our Catholic faith. You are truly a blessing to our local Church, and I thank God for each of you.
In this spirit of gratitude and hope, I would like to invite you to take part in a very special moment in the life of our Archdiocese. This June, I will consecrate the Archdiocese of New Orleans to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Cathedral on Sunday, June 14. This act of consecration continues a long and beautiful tradition in our local Church. In 1874, Archbishop Napoleon Perché entrusted our Archdiocese to the Sacred Heart, placing our people under the loving care of Christ. Now, in our own time, we renew that same act of trust, asking the Lord to guide and strengthen us today. It is an opportune time for us to turn anew to our Lord for His protection and love.
This year carries a special significance, as the bishops of the United States will consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart at our meeting in June, marking the 250th anniversary of our country. Together, these moments again invite us to turn anew to the Heart of Jesus and to entrust ourselves—our parishes, our families, and our hearts—to His merciful love.
In the nine weeks leading up to the consecration, beginning on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, all of our parishes have been asked to pray in preparation for this important moment of grace. I encourage each of you to take part as fully as you are able—especially through prayer at Mass, and in your homes for those who are unable to attend. A special moment of unity in prayer across the Archdiocese will take place on Thursday, June 4, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. A Holy Hour, held in every parish before the Blessed Sacrament, will mark the beginning of the novena leading to the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and will be offered for renewal and hope.
A central part of this initiative will be the invitation for every household to enthrone in their home the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the same day as the Archdiocesan consecration. I strongly encourage you to prepare for this by obtaining a simple 8×10” frame for the image and designating a place of honor for it in your home. These images of the Sacred Heart will be blessed and distributed in every parish of the Archdiocese during Masses on June 13-14. I also encourage each household to prepare spiritually for the enthronement by praying a novena—either on the Sundays leading up to the consecration or during the nine days immediately beforehand. This simple but meaningful act can become a powerful source of grace, reminding us daily of the Lord’s presence and His love for us. Additional materials, prayers, and resources for this time of preparation can be found at nolacatholic.org/sacredheart.
My hope is that this consecration will mark the beginning of a deeper renewal in our Archdiocese—a renewal of faith, of family life, and of our mission to share the love of Christ with others. The Heart of Jesus burns with love for each of us, and He desires to draw us closer to Himself.
I ask you, therefore, to enter into this time with open hearts, with trust, and with hope. Let us place ourselves confidently under the care of the Sacred Heart, knowing that He will guide us and strengthen us for whatever lies ahead.
Be assured of my prayers for you and your families. Please also remember to pray for me.
With gratitude and every good wish, I remain
Yours in Christ,
Most Reverend James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA
Archbishop of New Orleans
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Posted on January 7th, 2026 By Sharon Kleefisch
Thank you to our AWESOME Sponsors and Donors for helping to make this night a huge success!
Main Sponsors
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
Healthy Blue
Broadway Auction Board Sponsor
Harvey MedCare – Dr. Quang Vu
Quality Pet Care
Keith and Mary Van Meter
Fifth Avenue Sponsor
Anonymous
Georgie Tran and Family
Keith and Mary VanMeter
Central Park Patron Sponsor
Fifth District Savings Bank
Manchester Psychiatric Consulting
Robertson Roofing, Inc.
Steve Roth & Associates
Scobel’s Ship Services, LLC
State Oil Fuel Center
Tri-State Oil Company
Manchester Psychiatric Consulting
Park Avenue Patron Sponsor
Ruth Garcia
Melody Hinojosa
Ann McGraw
In Kind Sponsors
Loft 18
Zipline NOLA
Houmas House Estate and Gardens
Lakeside Photoworks
DiMartino’s
Le Petit Theatre
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Marina’s Watercolor
Global Wildlife Center
The National WWII Museum
Court of Two Sisters
Capital Genealogy
Perino’s Home & Garden Center
Coco’s Cleaning Services
Total Wine and More
Gulf Islands Waterpark
Tree Frogs Adventure Park
Dreamy Teepee Sleepover
Island View Casino
Georgie Tran & Family
Southern Swing Bar
Oak Alley Foundation
The Modern Plastic Surgery and Medspa
Bandette Bands
Dirty Coast
Earthsavers, Inc.
School of Rock Metairie / New Orleans
Hollywood Gulf Coast Casino
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
Ernie’s Cafe
Harrah’s Gulf Coast
LA Spirit
Angel Komazee
Cafe Beinget
OWA Parks and Resorts
Raising Cane’s
Belle Chasse Optical
Salon Jolie Spa
Steven and Cecile Vu
Perlis Clothing
Mount Carmel Summer Camps
Archbishop Shaw High School
Academy of Our Lady
Sacred Heart Academy
Brother Martin High School
Jesuit High School
Dominican High School
Abita Brewery
Urban South
Luv 2 Play
Cav Camp
Timberlane Golf & Recreation
Brother Martin Basketball Camp
Mr. B’s Bistro
Varsity Sports
Gold N Creations
Hooters of Westbank
The Lightfoot family
Steven and Cecile Vu
SunRay Grill
The Fisher Family
The Casseri Family
Claudia Zelaya
The Makery 504
Ye Olde College Inn / Rock N Bowl
Dixieland Musicians
Cabrini High School
St. Andrew School Families & Parishioners
A.J. and Sandy Marlbrough
The Reppel Family
Park Timbers Swim & Tennis Club
Lubemasters
Painting with a Twist
Food Donors
Acme Oyster House
Cafe 615 / Home of DaWabbit
Capdeboscq Catering
Fil-A-Sack
Hooters of Westbank
Lagniappe Luncheonette
Olive Branch Cafe
Specialty Italian Bistro
Texas Roadhouse
Thanh Thanh Restaurant
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Venezia Gretna
Posted on October 30th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
What Legacy will you leave?
The Beatitudes in our readings on Sunday, February 1st, shape our identity as God’s family. Living the Beatitudes leaves a legacy that provides a solid foundation for the next generation and helps the parish thrive long into the future. Please take a Legacy brochure in the back of church. To learn more, visit the Catholic Community Foundation website: https://ccfnola.org/legacysunday
On this website there are also many free services offered to our parishioners such as:
1) Free Will-writing tool
2) Lifetime of Generosity Digital Legacy Seminar
3) My Catholic Giving Guide
4) Schedule an In-person Consultation
If you have any questions, contact the parish office 504-393-2334. Thank you in advance!
Posted on August 29th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
SAVE THE DATE
Fr. Michael will be going on a Pilgrimage to Rome, Florence, and France July 9th – 18th, 2026. Space on the tour is limited. Don’t delay! Return your online application and $500 deposit to EATOURS.COM by October 1, 2025, to receive a FREE Seine River Cruise.
Please click on the link below for all of the information:
Fr Michael Pilgrimage
Posted on July 23rd, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
Wednesday, April 15th, 4PM-7PM – Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night (Algiers Location) – mention St. Andrew Spirit Night (Spirit Code: Spirit2026)
Frozen Kids Musical at St. Andrew the Apostle Gym:
Friday, April 24th, 7PM
Saturday, April 25th, 7PM
Sunday, April 26th, 2PM
Posted on January 29th, 2025 By Sharon Kleefisch
Below are some resources for personal Bible study that Fr. Michael talked about in his Homily on Sunday, January 26, 2025:
1) Fr. Mike Schmitz – Bible in a year podcast (free resource)
2) New Testament Commentary – Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture book series (Individual books for each book of the New Testament sold separately)
3) Old and New Testament Commentary – The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
4) Old and New Testament Commentary – The Navarre Study Bible (Individual books for the Old and New Testament sold separately); A free version of this commentary for most daily Mass readings and Sunday Mass readings can be accessed at this website https://thedivinelamp.wordpress.com (We are in Year 1 of the daily Mass reading cycle and Year C of the Sunday Mass reading cycle).
5) Video Commentary for Sunday Mass Readings and Holy Days of Obligation by Catholic Bible Scholar Brant Pitre can be accessed with a monthly subscription to https://catholicproductions.com
Posted on April 11th, 2024 By Sharon Kleefisch
We now accept Venmo for Church donations. Please use the link below for the QR code for our Venmo account.
SASChurchVenmoDonation Updated
Thank you for your donations!
Posted on September 13th, 2018 By Sharon Kleefisch
Click below for the Safe Environment page on the Archdiocese of New Orleans website.
https://www.arch-no.org/safe-environment
Click below for the hotline number for reporting suspected abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy, an employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese.
Hotline Number for Abuse
