(September 8, 2005) -- National media agencies may contact the Department of Communications for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (202-541-3200) to arrange interviews with Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes of the Archdiocese of New Orleans or other archdiocesan representatives.

Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes is available daily at 9:30 a.m. (CST) for media interviews at the Catholic Life Center Television Studio, located at 1800 S. Acadian Thruway in Baton Rouge.

Media personnel may make direct contact with the Archdiocese of New Orleans for interviews by e-mailing Jeanette De Melo at romejrd@yahoo.com or leaving a telephone message regarding the specific media request, deadline, and contact information with Dina Martinez at 225-387-0561 ext. 615. Information is regularly posted at www.archdiocese-no.org.

For media inquiries, e-mail us at commdept@usccb.org
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