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Independence Day has come again. For some, it is a day marked by joyous celebrations and expressions of gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy. For others, it is marked by rowdy gatherings of drunkenness, seemingly absent of any real patriotism. In any case, it surely ought to be marked by reflection. Reflection on just what it was that compelled the signers of the Declaration of Independence to put their very lives at stake by acting in grave defiance of the British Crown.

Click here to read Fr. Cooper's statement on the ruling of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization today, upholding Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, overturning Roe v. Wade on a 6-3 vote.

One of the most unforgettable encounters the disciples had with Jesus was when He came to them in the midst of the storm. The waves buffeted their little boat, and they were fearing for their lives when Jesus appeared walking on the water. He called out to Peter to come to Him. Peter climbed out of the boat but then started sinking.

Congratulations to the married couples of Divine Mercy Parish that will be recognized by Archbishop Aymond at the Archdiocesan Gold Wedding Anniversary Celebration at St. Philip Neri Parish on Sunday, June 26. Click for details.

We knew this summer’s new VBS program would be “monumental” and the fact that all of our camper spaces are filled is proof! Click for details.

The Feast of Corpus Christi is about sacraments. It encourages us to reflect on the ways God uses the simplest human realities to bring us to the holy, how Grace and Divine Love are given to us through the physical elements of our human lives: water, bread and wine, the company of one another, and the real physical presence of Jesus the Christ. I Googled the old catechism question, “What is a ‘sacrament,” and found the exact words, quoted from Question 136 of the Baltimore Catechism: “A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.” 

There is no end to the topics and things that we can now ‘Google’ on the internet. However, the Trinity is not one of them! No matter how hard we try, we will never fully understand this deep mystery. And although we can’t even begin to get hold of or grasp the fullness of the Trinity, our faith helps us in some small way to experience its power and presence in our lives. The Trinity is part of our Christian faith and tradition. It cannot be understood with the head, but it is a reality that we are called to experience and believe in through our prayer and our heart.

The Apostles spent a lot of their time after Christ’s Ascension trembling in rooms. None of them knew what to do after Christ had returned to the Father, especially after leaving them without a lot to go on. How could they speak this truth to the world around them and not feel vulnerable? Nobody would believe that their master had returned from the dead, walked the earth for a time, and returned to the one true God amidst a culture where the Roman emperor was thought to be the only Son of God, and where those who tried to deviate from this truth were persecuted or killed...

Save the date for the Karen B. Lambert (KBL) Memorial Golf Tournament & Reception on JUNE 24. Click for details.

A great joy in my work as a priest is preparing young people for the reception of the sacraments. During a Confirmation session with a senior, we discussed how he was feeling about current events, from the pandemic consuming almost two years of his high school life, to the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, to being the son of a police officer in light of stories in the news. I asked him which gift of the Holy Spirit he could use the most right now. Without hesitation, he replied, “Definitely wonder and awe. It’s all so overwhelming that it is hard to feel grounded, but I know I need God in my life.”

Click here to read Fr. Cooper's message on this tragic shooting and how you can help the families of those affected.

Do you ever wonder if you are truly growing in the spiritual life and what this progress looks like? Join us for our brand-new Summer Book Club! Click for details.

Retrouvaille is a program designed to provide help and support to married couples who are undergoing difficulties in their relationship. Click for details.

Join Divine Mercy's Sociable Seniors for bingo and dessert every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 12pm (Noon) to 2pm in the Parish Community Center (PCC). Membership is opened to men and women 50 years of age and above. Click for details.

Easter isn’t an event to recognize but a daily reality to live by. When Jesus suffered and died on the cross and rose from a borrowed tomb, He proclaimed the dawn of a new world for mankind — one no longer ruled by the curse of sin. By taking on sin for our sake, Jesus took away the punishment we deserved for our rebellion against God. In return, Jesus gave us His perfect righteousness and eternal life in relationship with the Father.

The Easter season—beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing for 50 days—is an opportunity for us to cultivate a spirit that defines who we are as Christians. So, what does living the spirit of the Easter season mean in practical terms? Here are three concrete suggestions...

The entire Divine Mercy Parish community, most especially our St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School families and staff, wish a happy and blessed retirement to Mrs. Kathy Del Rio who currently serves as our Assistant Principal at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Click for details.

Our St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy’s Food Pantry is in need of donations! Click for details and what items are needed to help our local families in need.

"As you know, the respect for human life, especially for our sisters and brothers in the womb, is of the utmost concern for Catholics in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. At the same time, caring for the less fortunate, including pregnant mothers in need, is integral to living out the "Gospel of Life"..." (click to continue reading)

The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops invites you to attend Faithful Citizenship Day at the Louisiana State Capitol on May 18. The goal is to continue to educate and engage Catholics on Catholic Social Teaching and legislation, LCCB positions, and to develop relationships with each other and legislators. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Click for details.