Holy Orders

Holy Orders are at the service of the Church Community. It is received so that the recipients may dedicate themselves to the salvation of others. Only baptized men may receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Anyone interested in studying for the Priesthood may call the Parish office at (504) 393-2334 or contact the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Congratulations parishioner – Fr. Jeffrey Merritt!

Fr. Jeffrey Merritt (son of Greg and Leslie Merritt) was ordained a priest on Saturday, June 4th, at St. Louis Cathedral. He celebrated his first Mass at St. Andrew the Apostle Church on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 11 AM Mass.

Congratulations Fr. Jeffrey Merritt and good luck on your first assignment at St. Dominic Church.

Click below for images from Fr. Jeffrey’s Ordination on Saturday, June 4, 2022

Congratulations Fr. Jeffrey Merritt

Click below for images from Fr. Jeffrey’s 1st Mass on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 11 AM Mass

Fr. Jeffrey Merritt’s 1st Mass