The Divine Mercy Novena starts on Good Friday, April 3, and continues daily until Saturday, April 11th. Come pray with us as we deepen our love of God and His Divine Mercy. Click on this box for details of the Novena in preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday on April 12, 2026.

SMM parishioner and author Kathy Chappetta Spiess will present a talk on her latest book THE FAITH OF NEW ORLEANS: THE MAKING OF AN ARCHDIOCESE on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Discipleship Center. Books will be sold with all profits donated to the SMM Capital Campaign.

Join SMM Faithful Friends for a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 27, from 5:30-8 p.m. in Massett Hall Cafeteria. Dine-In or Drive-thru. [email protected] Click on this box for pricing and menu.

Begin Holy Week by meeting our new archbishop on Palm Sunday. Archbishop James Checchio will join us at St. Mary Magdalen on Sunday, March 29th, at the 8:30 AM Mass.

It is a long-standing tradition for SMM parishioners to commemorate our Lord’s passion with a prayerful walk on Good Friday to visit nine historic churches. Please join us on April 3, 2026, at 7:30 AM for Mary’s Way of the Cross. We will begin at 7:45 AM at the Basilica of St. Stephen: Good Shepherd Parish (1025 Napoleon Avenue.) The five-mile journey will end at Immaculate Conception Church (130 Baronne Street) around noon. Contact Wayne Guy (504-452-0836) for more information.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026 Come take a picture with the Easter Bunny from 9:00 a.m. - noon in Massett Hall Cafeteria sponsored by the KC Ladies' Auxiliary. An Easter goodie bag will be given to all children who take a picture. Click here for details on picture packets.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be available at St. Mary Magdalen Church, and at all churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, from 5:00 - 6:30 PM on three Wednesdays during Lent: March 11, March 18, and March 25. "A worthy tradition of Lent is to partake in the Sacrament of Penance. God’s love for us is always bountiful and He desires us to turn away from sin, be forgiven and be faithful to the Gospel. Lent is the perfect time for us to stand before our merciful God and asking for His forgiveness through Confession." Archbishop James F. Checchio

Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. CLICK ON THIS BOX FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR LENT & EASTER 2026 and for the rules for fasting and abstinence during Lent.

Alexa Schexnaildre will share the Three Pillars that have sustained her during long-term suffering. Scriptural examples of how Jesus lived out these pillars, and ways we can walk closely with Jesus in each of these pillars during this Lent. March 10 and 12, 6:30 PM in SMM Church.

Congratulations to SMM Parishioners Will Vanderbrook and Julie Fabregas, the 2026 Order of St. Louis IX recipients from St. Mary Magdalen Parish. The award was established in 1975 to recognize laypersons in each parish of the Archdiocese of New Orleans who have selflessly contributed their time and talent to the Church. Our parish family is truly grateful for their service to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, and we congratulate them on this well-deserved honor. Will and Julie will receive their award on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at St. Catherine of Siena Church.

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Archbishop Hughes conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on twenty-three high school students from St. Mary Magdalen and Our Lady of Divine Providence Parishes. We congratulate our Young Church on their decision to follow Christ more deeply, and we pray that the Gifts of the Holy Spirit will strengthen and guide them.