Notre Dame Seminary

A Message from the Rector

September 2021

Dear Friends in Christ:

On August 29th, the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Isaac, southeast Louisiana and parts of Mississippi experienced the 5th worst hurricane in American history with Hurricane Ida. The seminary remained in session as officials were not predicting the Category 4 storm that eventually materialized. I am pleased to report that no injuries occurred and the campus experienced only minimal damage. However, we all know that devastation and catastrophe came upon many communities. In the days after the storm, many of us went into these communities to bring a presence, offer prayer and blessings, and to provide some initial material support with water, ice, and food.

For the rest of this Fall semester, the seminarians will be dispatched every Saturday as a part of their pastoral formation to assist with relief and recovery efforts. In the history of the Church, priestly and pastoral ministry are most vibrant and dynamic when people are seeking Good News. It is essential that future priests are prepared to bring the Gospel of Christ in all seasons but particularly in those moments of crisis when people experience despair and desolation. Please be assured that Notre Dame Seminary is doing its part in helping local communities recover from this devastation.

Sincerely yours in the Lord,
Father James A. Wehner
Rector

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