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“We have to be the ones who stand for life,” said Kathy Baker, pastor of Metro Church in Metairie, at the 40 Days for Life local campaign kickoff Aug. 23 at St. Angela Merici Parish. “I know you stand in the gap in prayer and love.”

On the first day of classes for Archbishop Rummel’s eighth and ninth graders, Deacon Andrew Gutierrez, class of 2011, addressed the young Raiders about the Feast of the Assumption of Mary and why it was a holy day of obligation. Deacon Gutierrez explained all aspects of the Mass and answered questions.

Since the spring, exterior bricks have been restored and the building’s facade has been changed to create a more modern and appealing look. An elevator shaft and a second stairwell were added along with new bathrooms. Also added were a patio and covered breezeway that surrounds the building and provides shelter from the rain during inclement weather.