Mastodawn

Catholic church had been alerted to Texas priest’s sexual predation for years – but dawdled before acting https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/15/anthony-odiong-sexual-abuse-catholic-church #NewOrleansClergyAbuse #Texas #NewOrleans #RapeAndSexualAssault #UsCrime #Catholicism #Christianity #Religion #Louisiana #UsNews

Catholic church had been alerted to Texas priest’s sexual predation for years – but dawdled before acting

Church officials had extended the temporary term of Anthony Odiong, recently convicted of sexual assault, even after women came forward with allegations of abuse

The Guardian

US news | The Guardian 19h ago

Key takeaways from the Guardian’s inquiry into the church’s handling of a predatory priest https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/15/anthony-odiong-investigation-takeaways #NewOrleansClergyAbuse #Texas #Catholicism #RapeAndSexualAssault #UsCrime #Christianity #Religion #NewOrleans #Louisiana #UsNews

Key takeaways from the Guardian’s inquiry into the church’s handling of a predatory priest

Despite reports of Anthony Odiong preying on female congregants, the Catholic church extended his term

The Guardian

D.C. May "Froggy"1d ago

RIP New Orleans trombonist Ronell Johnson, age 49.

Johnson spread joy and good will with both his music and personality.

https://wgno.com/news/louisiana/orleans-parish/preservation-hall-announces-passing-of-musician-ronell-johnson/

#jazz #NewOrleans #RIP

Barry Waschbär 1d ago

Art on the wall in the Irish cultural centre.

#art #wallart #waschbär #raccoon #neworleans

Mark Tisdale Art 🏳️‍🌈1d ago

Tell me a New Orleans story that sounds made up but is completely true. I'd love to hear it!

And thanks to someone in Illinois who recently picked a print of this rainy night at the Cafe du Monde!

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#Art #DigitalArt #NewOrleans #NOLA #FrenchQuarter #Rain #CreativeToots #MarkOnArt

Barry Waschbär 2d ago

Pride parade in New Orléans today! the city is looking class

#neworleans #pride

Mob History 2d ago

#OTD (June 13)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#NewOrleans #Chicago #Cleveland #Brooklyn #Florida #ProvidenceRI #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory

RealJournalism 3d ago

Since the 1990's, researchers have connected poverty to gun violence. A recent study shows how housing instability relates to shootings in #Chicago — important findings for #NewOrleans, where historically, the eviction rate is double the national average. https://thelensnola.org/2026/06/12/they-studied-nearly-14000-people-to-see-how-eviction-rates-are-linked-to-gun-violence/ #Illinois #Louisiana

They studied nearly 14,000 people to see how eviction rates are linked to gun violence | The Lens

A new University of Chicago study finds a strong connection between eviction rates and gun violence in Chicago. As Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes stronger tenant protections, researchers and violence prevention advocates argue that housing stability may be key to reducing shootings.

The Lens

Mob History 3d ago

#OTD (June 12)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#NewOrleans #EllisIsland #NewKensingtonPA #Cleveland #Chicago #Tampa #Massachusetts #QueensNY #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory