NEW ORLEANS, La. – NOVEMBER IS DESIGNATED AS BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH AROUND THE COUNTRY.  Here in the Archdiocese, The 2015 ANNUAL BLACK SAINTS CELEBRATION will be on Saturday, November 14 beginning at 11am at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Choirs, Bands, and Dancing Groups from around the city will participate in the parade beginning at St. Roch Park and will end back at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church which will also include the annual MRS. SOPHIE ARAMBURO SERVANT/LEADER AWARD which are given to individuals/groups that serve the community.  Bishop Fernand Cheri will be the speaker and music will be provided by the Archdiocesan Mass Gospel Choir during the Prayer Service.

All are welcome to attend this event.

For more information call the Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Black Catholic Ministries at(504) 861-6207 or email bcatholics@arch-no.org.