• A Primer for Legal Planning for Children and Adults with Special Needs
    A Primer for Legal Planning for Children and Adults with Special Needs
    Presented by the Archdiocesan Commission on Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Carole Cukell Neff will teach about government benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid and how to retain them, the types of Special Needs Trusts and their uses, and ABLE Accounts. Click for details.
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  • In the Trenches: A Morning Retreat for Moms with Kelsey Gillespy
    In the Trenches: A Morning Retreat for Moms with Kelsey Gillespy
    Calling All Moms of Little Ones.....Grow closer to God and discover your truest self through the daily grind of raising young kids! Author Kelsey Gillespy guides you through a special morning of encouragement. Retreat includes a light breakfast and lunch, talk, Q&A, guided prayer, fellowship, and book signing. Click for details!
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  • Lectors Needed
    Lectors Needed
    Are you looking for a way to be more engaged at Mass? Has anyone ever told you that you read well? Are you wanting to read the Bible more and grow in love for the Word of God? Consider becoming a lector! Readers are needed at all Mass Times. For information, please contact the Parish Office at (504) 466-5016 or office@divinemercyparish.org
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  • Now Hiring: Office Manager
    Now Hiring: Office Manager
    *THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED* Divine Mercy Parish is seeking candidates for the position of Office Manager. The person in this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the parish’s church office: will coordinate and handle activities pertaining to parish finances, administration, and personnel. Click for details.
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  • The Divine Mercy Replica and Choir
    The Divine Mercy Replica and Choir
    For the first time, a replica of the original image of Divine Mercy will make an appearance in the Archdiocese of New Orleans as part of a U.S. tour of both the image and a sacred music concert by a young-adult choir from Vilnius, Lithuania. Click for details.
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  • Seder Meal: More Spaces Added!
    Seder Meal: More Spaces Added!
    We've added more seat so you can join us for our popular annual Seder Meal on Tuesday, March 26th at 6:30pm in the PCC. This joyous occasion reminds us of our Jewish roots in the observance of the Passover Meal. The cost to attend is $20- seating is limited. Click to register by Wednesday, March 20th.
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  • Adoration Chapel for Triduum & Easter
    Adoration Chapel for Triduum & Easter
    The Adoration Chapel will close Wednesday, March 27th at 9pm and will reopen on Monday, April 1st at 9am.
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  • VBS Registration Open
    VBS Registration Open
    Registration is o-FISH-ially open! Dive deep into an amazing undersea adventure where your kids will experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Divine Mercy Parish's VBS 2024 program entitled "Scuba", kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! Click for details and to register or volunteer!
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  • Holy Week Confession Opportunities
    Holy Week Confession Opportunities
    Dive deeper into Holy Week by experiencing the healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation! Christ loves you and is eager to forgive and heal you, no matter how long it's been since your last confession. Click for details on the times and dates of Confession during the Holiest Week of the year.
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  • Around The Archdiocese: Upcoming Events
    Around The Archdiocese: Upcoming Events
    Click here to find out more about upcoming events, including St. Clement of Rome's Women of Faith and two events by the Daughters of St. Paul: a Risen Jesus Party (for Kids 3-7 years old) and presentation entitled "Can Peace Really Be Yours?"
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  • Baby Bottle Drive Update: Thank You!
    Baby Bottle Drive Update: Thank You!
    Thank you to all who donated our Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Drive to benefit ACCESS Pregnancy & Referral Centers. Because of your generosity, we were able to donate $6,763.93 to help mothers and their babies. Click to read the letter from Michelle Black, director of ACCESS, and find out more about what they do.
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  • Altar Server of the Year
    Altar Server of the Year
    Congratulations to Christopher Balfour for being selected as the representative from Divine Mercy Parish to receive the 2024 Altar Server Award from Archbishop Aymond. Click for details.
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  • St. Benilde's Beautifully and Wonderfully Made Mother/Daughter Tea
    St. Benilde's Beautifully and Wonderfully Made Mother/Daughter Tea
    All girls in grades 5-7 and their mothers are invited to join us for St. Benilde's second annual Beautifully & Wonderfully Made Tea on Saturday, April 13. Come celebrate the gift of your femininity with tea and treats, crafts, games, shopping, and inspiring testimonies. Click for details.
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  • Happy Retirement, Antoinette!
    Happy Retirement, Antoinette!
    The Divine Mercy clergy, staff, and parishioners wish Antoinette Silver, our Parish Secretary & Director of Parish Operations, a happy and blessed retirement. Antoinette has faithfully served our parish since April 18th, 2018. She will be finishing her time working in the Catholic Church on March 1st, 2024 after nearly 30 years of service. ​Click for details.
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  • Sociable Seniors Easter Crafts
    Sociable Seniors Easter Crafts
    Join the Sociable Seniors for a day of Easter-themed Arts & Crafts on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 AM at the Parish Community Center. Sign up is required- space is limited! Click for details.
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  • St. Jude's Relics Visit in Metairie
    St. Jude's Relics Visit in Metairie
    A Tour of the Relics of St. Jude the Apostle is coming to St. Benilde Church (1901 Division Street) on Monday, March 11. Viewing of the relic will begin at 2:00 PM in the Church with veneration ending at 10:00 PM. Click for details.
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  • Daughters of St. Paul Events: Discernment 101 and Vocational Pilgrimage Weekend
    Daughters of St. Paul Events: Discernment 101 and Vocational Pilgrimage Weekend
    Click here for details on upcoming events from the Daughters of St. Paul.
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  • Easter Memorial Flowers
    Easter Memorial Flowers
    Donations toward the cost of Easter flowers in the Church may be made in memory or honor of your family members and friends. This is a wonderful way to remember loved ones, honor friends, and offer thanksgiving to God for prayers answered and blessings received. Click for details or to create a remembrance gift.
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  • Couples Celebrating 25th & 50th Anniversaries in 2024
    Couples Celebrating 25th & 50th Anniversaries in 2024
    We will be honoring couples who will be celebrating 25 and 50 years of Sacramental Marriage in the Church anytime during the 2024 calendar year on Saturday, June 22nd at the 4pm Mass. Couples MUST complete the form (click here) to be included. The deadline to complete this form is Friday, April 5th.
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  • Additional Confession Time
    Additional Confession Time
    Our parish will now have Confessions available every Wednesday from 5–6PM beginning Feb 21st. This new time will be in addition to our other opportunities for Confession: Saturdays from 3-3:45pm, 1st Saturdays of the month from 7:30-8am, or by Appointment (504) 466-5016.
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