St. Benilde Catholic Church

The Adoration Chapel will be closed for roof repairs beginning Thursday, May 24th, at 5 PM, and will reopen on Sunday, June 3rd at 7:00 PM. If inclement weather necessitates a longer then planned repair time, please check the parish website for the most accurate closure schedule. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we continue to make much needed repairs to our aging Church building.

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 28th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 9 AM.

On April 29, 2018, the Archdiocese of New Orleans held the annual Celebration Awards Ceremony at St. Louis Cathedral for the 2017 Catholic Youth and Young Adult Awards. These are awards to distinguish outstanding CYO youth from each parish. Congratulations to the following recipients from St. Benilde Parish for 2017: Outstanding Youth Awards: James Virga, Ethan Ott, and Ronnie Bergeron. The St. Timothy Award is the highest youth award given to members of the CYO. The St. Timothy Award was given to Emma Duckworth. The Matt Hill Award is given to the most outstanding CYO member for athletics and faith-driven good sportsmanship. Only one award is given to a male and a female from the whole Archdiocese. The Matt Hill Award was given to John Virga. Adult Awards are given to adults that have given up their time to volunteer and help each CYO for a minimum of five years or more. The Adult Service Awards were given to Roger & Hindi Duckworth, Richard & Kathy Solares, and Angela Sweeney.

Summer at Benilde is open to children from around the area. If you have family or friends who are trying to find a place for their children this summer, let them know about our safe, friendly, and fun option. You can register for just a week of fun or stay with us for the entire summer from June 4th - August 3rd. We have many great activities, swimming, and field trips already planned. Children entering PK3 through Eighth grades may join us for the best summer ever! The registration form is posted on both the school and parish website. If you have any questions, please contact the Camp Director, Cecilia Wilson at cwilson@stbenilde.com.

Registration is now open for Bible Down the Bayou for children entering grades Pre-K4 through 7th grade. It will be held July 2, 3, (closed July 4) 5, 6, from 8:30 AM until noon. Students participate in bible lessons, crafts, music, and games and are treated to a snack each day. The cost is $35 for the first child, additional $10 for second child in same family, and $55 family rate. There is an additional $5 T-shirt charge. T-shirts are mandatory, however, we are using the same T-shirts as last year. Registration forms are available in the Parish and School Offices or on the Parish website www.stbenilde.org. For more information, please contact Anita Delaup at bibledownthebayou@gmail.com or 504-872-1210.

Join women from New Orleans area and across the country for the second NOLA WINE: Catholic Women’s Conference hosted by WINE: Women In the New Evangelization! Dynamic Catholic speakers Val Limar Jansen, and Renee Bondi will inspire you and musician Lorraine Hess will rejuvenate your spirit. The day will include time for Mass, Confession, prayer, rest, and a few surprises. Join us, Saturday, June 9, at St. Angela Merici, Metairie. Special group rate available. For more information and to register, visit wineconference.org.