The students, faculty, and staff of Saint Katharine Drexel Prep participated in our first Lenten service of Mass officiated by Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Auxiliary Bishop Fernand Cheri. Bishop Cheri is from the Franciscan order and is Episcopal Moderator for the Catholic Campus Ministry Association. Mass readers consisted of the 9
th grade class of 2022. Several visitors attended the Mass including Dad’s Club President, Sean Robinson and several Xavier Prep alumni including Saint Katharine Drexel Prep board president Judge Piper Griffin.
Bishop Cheri gave a rousing homily on the observance of the holy season of Lent. He stressed the importance focusing on prayer, sacrifice and alms giving. A brief reception was held following the service.