Former New Orleans archbishop grateful Saints 'won the fight'
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Former Archbishop of New Orleans Phillip Hannan

New Orleans, La., Feb 8, 2010 / 05:44 pm (CNA).- Following the Saints' Super Bowl victory on Sunday, Archbishop Phillip Hannan, the retired Archbishop of New Orleans, lauded the team's win and told CNA that “it was a tremendous effort.”

“Everybody involved, in a marvelous way supported each other,” said the archbishop on Monday,  adding that he was “tremendously grateful” the Saints “won the fight.”

Kent Bossier, the personal assistant and care taker of the 96-year-old prelate, told CNA that their lively Super Bowl experience began when they were flown to Miami from New Orleans on Saint's owner Tom Benson's private jet.

On game day, “we rode into the stadium earlier in the day with the players entourage,” said Bossier.

Prior to the showdown with Indianapolis, Archbishop Hannan concelebrated a pre-game Mass with current New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond. The Mass ended with a rendition of  “When the Saints Go Marching In,” Bossier recalled.

When the game began, Archbishop Hannan and Bossier were honored by being seated in Tom Benson's suite along with Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal and his wife Supriya Jindal as well as former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

“There were lots of hugs and high fives going on,” Bossier said.

As Saints fans around the country celebrated the win, Archbishop Hannan and his assistant joined the players in choruses of "Who Dat" and "When the Saints Go Marching In."

Archbishop Hannan's history with the Saints stretches back to 1967, when he not only approved the naming of the Saints at their inception but also wrote an official prayer in honor of the team.

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Published by: remained silent
ave maria, FL,USA 02/09/2010 07:14 PM EST
Im not talking about the game itself, im referring to the after-party. Are you kidding me? I loved the game. While I was watching the game I just looked at the street where they celebrated Marti Gra and my heart sank. Just thinking about what goes on there during Marti Gra, and now especially when the Team of New Orleans won, you can only imagine what goes on during the victory party. Im only praying for the lost souls that give in to sin.
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Published by: Julie
Thibodaux, LA 02/09/2010 02:23 PM EST
What a great article, but then again, the whole 2009 Saints season has been a great story and to top it off, when Drew Brees was presented the trophy, he thanked God.
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Published by: Debbie Cothern
Gulfport,MS. USA 02/09/2010 01:11 PM EST
I am so glad that Archbishop Hannon was able to see the Saints play in a Super Bowl and win! Lost Souls "remain silent"? Get a grip. There were a lot of prayers going up for the Saints to win but no lost souls. I'm sure there were Colts fans praying as well. Us Saints fans have waited for this for a long time. This whole region needed something to cheer about with all we have been through over the past 4 years.
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Published by: Jason
Kenner USA 02/08/2010 09:44 PM EST
Good grief it was a football game that we won and everyone celebrated. Nobody traded their souls for anything. Get a grip on yourself. Abp. Hannon was a good bishop. I'm glad he lived long enough to see the Saints win the title.
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Published by: remained silent
ave maria,FL,USA 02/08/2010 06:26 PM EST
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I pray for all the people in the streets of New Orleans that may have given their souls away through a victory of the world but a loss for eternity.
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