Archdiocese Blessed By Heroic Presence Of Religious

In his homily for the Mass to officially open the Tricentennial Celebrations of the City of New Orleans, Archbishop Gregory Aymond made special note to thank the religious women and men who pioneered Catholic social ministries and education in colonial New Orleans. For "River of Faith", the Clarion Herald compiled a list of the religious orders who have ministered and continue to minister in New Orleans and the surrounding area.