Parishes Quotes

I`m not trying to be insensitive to other parishes, but I was elected to represent the residents of Jefferson Parish, ... And as long as hurricane season is still open, we have to protect this parish.

The flooding and destruction in New Orleans was horrible, but not as bad as the media is making out to be. The serious problems are in St. Bernard and Plaquemine Parishes where entire towns are gone,

Even Catholic parishes today are not wanting for talent. But no serious singer or organist will get anywhere near the typical music program, at least if he wants to retain his self-respect.

By and large the people in our parishes, ... the priests tell me they think that the steps the Bishops of this country have taken have done a great job and are meeting the crisis. We`re doing a great educational outreach program trying to prevent abuse by clergy or anyone else.