Published December 17,  2016 | Written by Clarion Herald Staff

"No perfect people allowed"
   In the glow of a record-breaking online giving campaign that raised more than $1.8 million for six dioceses, Ascension of Our Lord Parish in LaPlace explains how a little ingenuity helped it reach a more modest goal in its first year of participation.

   I n his column, Archbishop Gregory Aymond talks about the possible expansion of the #iGiveCatholic campaign to diocese around the country.

   The Dec. 17 issue of the Clarion herald includes a 20-page Bridal Registry section that has checklists, church information and an events calendar to help couples prepare for their marriage.

   Faith leaders of many denominations gathered last week at St. Joseph Church in New Orleans to pray for the homeless, especially those who have died on the streets.

   For the last 50 years, Sacred Heart Brother Neal Golden has been the driving force behind something called "Academic Games." Read how smarts and sports mix.

   St. Catherine of Siena School and Parish mourned the death of 7th-grader Clifton Neyrey in a car accident. Read the homily delivered at Clifton's funeral Mass.
 
   With Christmas coming, we have a list of Mass times for Catholic churches in the downtown area. 

   Loyola University's online Crescent City Radio, which highlights Latin culture, current and old Latin music and current events, has been getting good response from its listeners.

   Young adult columnist Heather Bozant Witcher reveals a"God-wink" momentshe received from three white flower petals.

   In Kids' Clarion, there's an outbreak of kindness being shown by teachers and students at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Chalmette.

   In sports, Ron Brocato says the early reports from the Catholic League basketball competition give the edge to St. Augustine. He says if up-and-coming De La Salle were in the higher division, it would challenge for the district title.


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