CNA, Perry West: Catholic culture is everywhere in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the city’s defining celebration. The city’s cathedral is one of its most well-known landmarks. And in the days leading to March 19, the people of New Orleans take up a Catholic tradition that began in the Middle Ages – they build “St. Joseph altars.” See story here.
St. Joseph Altars, a New Orleans Tradition
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Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M.For those who think that the story I posted from "The Pillar" is a breach of jouralistic ethics, Phil Lawler has some worthy reflections. https://t.co/wZdqiXirNf3 days ago 14 34
Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M.This is some pretty intense journalism that should have the ecclesiastical Lavender Mafia more than a bit jittery. https://t.co/NdeLojBg1a3 days ago 5 20
