In order to provide for the pastoral care of the people of God in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Archbishop Aymond has assigned Deacon Michael P. Cardella, Jr., to our Parish, effective June 25, 2022.  

Michael A. Cardella Jr. of Metairie and his wife Vanessa count many blessings from diaconate formation. During the five-year formation journey, their sons Augustine and Giovanni joined older siblings Rosemarie, Michael, and Vincent. Other gifts of grace abound, as Cardella serves as acolyte at the parish of his baptism, St. Christopher the Martyr in Metairie. The couple will celebrate 17 years of marriage on the date of ordination, June 25th. A graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School, Texas A& M University, and Ohio State University, Cardella currently works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “Our Lord Jesus fed thousands with just five loaves and two fish,” Cardella said. “He takes our humble offerings and multiplies them beyond our understanding!”

We are grateful for Deacon Cardell's service and welcome him warmly!