Present to the Present Moment
Over the summer, a priest told me in confession that I have a hungry heart. As I sat and tried to figure out what this meant, my mind went straight to my relationship with my parents. Read More
Teens Encounter Christ
At the July Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Retreat, a Ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, 19 Dominican students attended, including two students who served on the staff. Religion teacher Ms. Claire Gallagher was a member of the retreat team that included five young alumnae (Halle Briede ’18; Gillen Briede ’14; Ellie Dalton ’22; Alyssa… Read More
Prayer for Life
On the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima, members of Dominican’s Pro-Life Club, with Club Moderator Theresa Maquar, gathered in Our Lady Queen of the Rosary Chapel to pray for life. This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision that could alter or overturn Roe v. Wade. In his message… Read More
Dominican Students’ Leadership Recognized by New Orleans Archdiocese
At the annual Youth Leadership Celebration and Awards presentation held at Transfiguration of the Lord Church in New Orleans, 11 Dominican students were among the honorees recognized for their commitment to their parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The national St. Timothy Award for leadership was presented to 5 high school students. Baileigh Goines… Read More
Dominican Goodbye, Senior Ellie Dalton’s Reflection
Ellie Dalton ’22 Goodbye. Two syllables, seven letters, but such a powerful word. To me, goodbye is such an ironic word because there is nothing good about saying bye. Food is good, God is good, love is good, people are good, but telling people that you’re never seeing them again? That isn’t good. So how… Read More
Dominican Unites for Ukraine with Donation Drive
During a one-week donation drive for Ukraine, the St. Mary’s Dominican High School community collected donations of medicine, school supplies, children’s clothing, food, and toiletries that equated to three pick-ups of all donations. A Blue and Yellow Dress Down Day collected $3738.75 from students and personnel who donated a minimum of $5 to participate. Dominican… Read More
Dominican Gathers for Feast of the Annunciation Mass
Friday morning, the Dominican community gathered at Mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Annunciation, presided by school chaplain Fr. John Restrepo, OP. At the same time, Archbishop Gregory Aymond joined in prayer with Pope Francis who in Rome was presiding over the annual “24 Hours for the Lord” Lenten penitential service in St. Peter’s Basilica,… Read More
Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Student Reflection
By Amiah Leal ’22 Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, when we celebrate Mary conceived without original sin. When I stopped to reflect on Mary and who she is, I thought about how she is Jesus’s mom. She is His family. My favorite part of the holiday season is family. Family has always… Read More
Religion Teacher Travels the Road of Discernment and Discovers God’s Gifts
On September 18, 2021, at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Claire Gallagher was consecrated to a “Life of Virginity Lived in the World.” It is one of the oldest sacramental customs of the Catholic Church, dating back to apostolic times. Gallagher, who teaches religion at St. Mary’s Dominican High School, her alma mater,… Read More