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Students celebrated the Feast Day of St. Joseph on March 19 with a St. Joseph's altar. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

Sophomore Megan O'Brien and junior Ellie Green spent the day at the Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, on February 16, attending a teen workshop directed by Dr. Lenny DeLorenzo, a professor at the University of Notre Dame. He shared skills from his book Witness: Learning to Tell the Stories of Grace that Illumine Our Lives. He also encouraged students to formulate and tell their own faith stories. The day involved breakout sessions and Mass. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Gospel Roads is a week-long service retreat where students have the opportunity to give back to the community and experience God’s love through serving others. On this retreat during July 6-13, participants will have the opportunity to meet new people and make long lasting friendships all the while growing closer to God. For more information, please contact Genia Roper at groper@theacademyofourlady.org.

Mrs. Bridges and a group of students attended the Louisiana Life March on January 26 in Baton Rouge. To view a photo click on the title of this post.

The Ambassadors attended Mass with other elementary and high schools throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans on February 1 in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Mass was presided by Archbishop Gregory Aymond at St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie. To view a photo click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady held its annual Grandparents Day on Thursday, November 1. In celebration of All Saints Day, grandparents were invited to campus for mass with their granddaughters. Prior to mass, grandparents and students were treated to coffee and donuts. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady celebrated the Feast of the Assumption with the first school Mass of the year on August 15. During Mass the 2018-19 Eucharistic Ministers were inducted. Inductees included seniors Emilie Adams; Alexandra Mahler Alexia Nguyen, Mariela Lirette and Amelia Russell. To view more photos click on the title of this post.

Seniors study different religions observed throughout the world and in different cultures for a semester. They ended the year visiting a local Buddhist Temple, Muslim Mosque, Jewish Synagogue and Hindu Temple. A world of peace and respect begins with mutual understanding and dialogue. To view photos on click on the title of this post.

Keeping with a wonderful tradition, the juniors placed themselves under Mary's motherly protection during the annual May Crowning Ceremony held on May 4. To view photos click on the title of this post.

The senior class of 2018 gathered for their final class retreat at Academy of Our Lady on April 20. Student were able to reflect and reminisce about their time together. Senior retreat is a very special tradition at Academy of Our Lady. To view photos click on the title of this post.

In celebration of the feast of St. Joseph on March 19, the Religion Department hosted a St. Joseph Altar for the students, faculty and staff. Click on the title of this post to view more pictures.

True Love Waits held their annual mass on February 20. Bishop Fernand J. Cheri presided over mass and blessed the rings given to the newest members of True Love Waits. Following the blessing members recited a pledge to live a life based on Christian virtues, especially chastity.

Academy of Our Lady students continued celebrating the Feast of St. John Bosco and Catholic Schools Week by giving back to the community January 30 through February 2. Each day students from each grade level ventured out to different organizations throughout the greater New Orleans metro area to volunteer their time. For more about the week and to view photos click on the title of this post.

Following Mass on January 29, Academy of Our Lady and Archbishop Shaw participated in the 4th annual Battle of the Birds. During Battle of the Birds, Shaw and Academy of Our Lady students competed against one another in field day games and participated in rally games. Even faculty members as well as Academy of Our Lady Principal Sr. Michelle participated in the fun. Congratulations to Archbishop Shaw for winning the coveted Battle of the Birds trophy this year.

Academy of Our Lady attended Mass at Archbishop Shaw in celebration of the feast of St. John Bosco on January 29. Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond presided over Mass and members of our Salesian family were in attendance.

Eight Academy of Our Lady students attended the March for Life representing the Archdiocese of New Orleans in Washington D.C. on January 19. While traveling by bus students spent time participating in a retreat on wheels revolving around the sanctity of life

Twenty-one Academy of Our Lady students attended World Youth Day (NOLA) at the New Orleans Convention Center on October 22. Teens throughout the New Orleans area took part in workshops designed to deepen their faith, participated in breakout sessions, attended presentations given by inspirational speakers and celebrate Mass with Archbishop Gregory Aymond.