Fr. Tony Rigoli, OMI, continues the tradition that has made St.

Jude’s Shrine bordering New Orleans’ French Quarter a

center ministering to both soul and body. Since hurricane Katrina,

the parish center not only houses the soup kitchen to

feed the hungry, but also serves as a shelter for homeless

women. The Shrine also serves as a base of operations for students

from around the country who come to New Orleans to help rebuild the city. Fr.
Joe Gatto and college students from St. Gregory the(This past Fall, Great

Church in Williamsville, NY, travelled to New Orleans to

assist in rehabilitating houses damaged by the hurricane. story and picture by

Fr. Dick Sudlik, OMI) - source