Bereavement ministry renders support to families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We offer consolation through prayer, cards and special Eucharistic liturgies. Referral for counseling is available upon request.

Members visit and pray with our homebound parishioners, shut-ins in nursing facilities and in hospitals. Eucharistic Ministers bring the Holy Eucharist to those who desire it. We extend our caring hand of love to those who cannot attend Eucaristic liturgies by bringing audiotapes of special celebrations and church bulletins. We include their names in the prayers of the faithful and the weekly bulletin. During the holiday season, our members deliver gifts from the parish.

The Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver form the two largest African-American Catholic organizations in the United States. These organizations are filled with limitless opportunities for zealous Catholics to work for their parish. Bishops, priests and laity have given Claverism such strong support through the years that it now boasts of many flourishing subordinate units of Catholic men and women, totaling over one hundred thousand family members throughout the United States. Contact the parish office (504) 822-8059.

The Junior Knights/Daughters of St. Peter Claver are both open to all young men and ladies between the ages of 7 and 17 years old. For more information contact the parish office (504) 822-8059.

The Ladies' Sodality possesses an ardent devotion, reverence and love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. They assist in the upkeep of the sanctuary and all vessels used for liturgical celebrations. The Sodality meets in the community center every second Sunday following the 11:30 a.m. Eucharistic liturgy.

The Legion of Mary responds to the spiritual needs of the parish community through intercession and visitation. Each week the members gather to pray for the parish community and to receive the names of the shut-ins and hospitalized members of the parish who the Legion will visit and minister to in prayer. The Legion meets every Tuesday in the Community Center at 5:00 p.m.

This ministry seeks to strengthen Christian marriages within our parish by upholding the Lord's command, "what God has joined, let no one divide." There is an annual renewal of marriage vows, a Supper and Substance event, and a retreat. The committee meets quarterly to plan upcoming events.

Seeks to explore and provide an understanding of African-American women and the essence of Christian womanhood. They approach the challenges affecting today's society with a strong faith foundation. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the community center.

Seeks to provide an opportunity for seniors and elders to celebrate the gift of life through birthday celebrations, social gatherings, spiritual enrichment, and other activities.

Seeks to provide opportunities for gathering that include recreational and spiritual enrichment for singles, which includes single parents, divorced, widowed, and separated parishioners ages 30 to 50 years old.

Seeks to address the spiritual and emotional needs of incarcerated parishioners and their families as well as those parishioners who have been victims of crime.

Seeks to bring men together to experience their unique heritage as African-American men celebrating their Christian faith. The men of UMOJA seek to fulfill their mission of worship, fellowship, service and leadership in our parish. UMOJA meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Community Center.

Pastoral Staff Ministry Contact Extensions

Rev. Michael Jacques, S.S.E. Pastor (exts. 229)

Youth and Adult Counseling · Bible Study · Communication Ministry · Finance Council · Funerals · Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver · Marriage Preparation · Pastoral Council · Sodality · Spiritual Direction · UJAMAA - CDC · UMOJA (United Men of Jesus Association) · Weddings

Mrs. Alena Boucree, Director of Religious Education (ext.224)

For school aged children

Baptism · CCD · Children's Choir · Confirmation · Education Commission · First Communion · First Reconciliation · Liturgy of the Word · Religious Education-Elementary & High School · Vacation Bible School

Mrs. Vanessa Chavis, Principal of School (ext.233)

School Board · St. Peter Claver School · Home School Association · Pastoral Council · Liturgy of the Word

Mr. Rudolph Rayfield.,Deacon/Director of Infant Baptisms

Social Service · Spiritual Direction · St. Vincent de Paul · Altar Servers · Infant Baptism Preparation · Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Mrs. Pearl Dupart, Associate Director of Social Apostolate (ext.226)

Financial Emergency Assistance · Friday Food Box Distribution · Quarterly Food Distribution · Senior Citizens · Local Organizing Ministry · ACT

Mrs. Henri Reed, Director of Family Life and Liturgy (ext.230)

Bereavement Ministry · Care Ministry · Eucharistic Ministers · Family Life Commission · Lectors · Liturgical Dancers · Marriage Ministry · Ministers of Hospitality · Nia-Imani · Tape Ministry · Worship Ministry

Mrs. Veronica Downs-Dorsey, Director of Music (229 or 221)

Voices of Peter Claver Adult Choir

Mr. Lawrence Houston, Assistant Principal and Director of Music

Children's Choir · Young Adult Choir

ST. PETER CLAVER CHURCH New Orleans, Louisiana