White Gala benefiting The Hispanic Apostolate of New Orleans

Black & White Gala benefiting The Hispanic Apostolate of New Orleans

40 children will receive Catholic school tuition help from funds raised for The Hispanic Apostolate. ➺

By Shelby Simon

Each year, the Hispanic Apostolate of New Orleans celebrates with a gala dedicated to the Hispanic children attending Catholic schools through the Hispanic Apostolate program, “St. Thomas Aquinas School Financial Aid.” Many families receive tuition help, allowing their children to benefit from a Catholic education.

This year honored Rev. Padre Pedro Nuñez, an outstanding leader of our Catholic community who has retired from ministry in the Archdiocese of New Orleans after 44 years of service.

Guests enjoyed an open bar, tasty hors d’oeuvres, live music performed by Julio y Cesar and more. A live auction featured prizes of art, wine and jewelry.

Maria Bonilla and Maria Esther Cisneros served as event chairs for the gala.

Thanks to the 280 patrons in attendance and a host of major sponsor support, Hispanic Apostolate raised nearly $64,000, allowing 40 children to receive tuition help. ✦

EVENT AT A GLANCE

1 WHAT Black & White Gala benefiting The Hispanic Apostolate of New Orleans WHEN February 18

2 WHERE Magnolia Plantation

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1. Rev. Padre Pedro Nuñez 2. Maria Bonilla and Maria Cisneros 3. Marla Donovan and Max Moreno 4. Casey Cowley and Mariana Montero 5. Pamela McLendon, Miriam Attila and Rev. Angel Diaz 6. Rev. Sergio Serrano, Sheyla Saballos and Rev. Manuel Solorzano