Biography of the Holy Hot Boy

Ansel J. Augustine, MPS (aka THE NEW ORLEANS SAINT) presently works as the Anselcoordinator for Black Youth & Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  This Holy Hot Boy also works with the Campus Ministry at Xavier University of Louisiana.  He worked in youth ministry for six years at his home church, St. Peter Claver Church in New Orleans, LA.  Ansel received his Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his Certificate in Youth Ministry from Xavier University of Louisiana’s Institute for Black Catholic Studies.

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He is also on the Faculty for the Institute for Black Catholic Studies.  Ansel has also published various articles related to ministry and has done various workshops, conferences, and retreats around the country.  He loves the Lord and loves make sure that others have a good time to know that Jesus loves them as well.

Experience Over The Years

These are different workshops, retreats, and conferences that Ansel has participated around the country:

  • 2/15/08 – Keynote – Diocese of Biloxi Youth Conference (Biloxi, MS)
  • 3/1/08 – Keynote – Diocese of Columbus Youth Conference (Columbus, OH)
  • 3/5/08 - Family Life Panel for Seminarians (Notre Dame Seminary)
  • 3/5-3/6/08 - Archdiocesan Principal's Retreat - "Mary's Ultimate Yes" - (Solomon Episcopal Retreat Center - Robert, LA)
  • 3/7/08 – Xavier Prepatory High School Freshman Retreat (New Orleans, LA)
  • 3/17/08 - Middle School Retreat - Our Lady of Grace School (Reserve, LA)
  • 3/26/08 - Final IMANI Meeting - Hosting Youth Group from Columbus, OH
  • 3/29/08 - Confirmation Retreat - St. Maria Goretti (New Orleans, LA)
  • 4/7/08 - College Tours for Lafayette High Schools (New Orleans, LA)
  • 4/11/08 - "Building a Healthy Youth Ministry" St. John the Baptist (Edgard, LA)
  • 4/12/08 - Father/Son Retreat - St. Charles Borromeo (Destrehan, LA)
  • 4/15/08 - "Single Life as a Vocation" - St. Francis Cabrini High School (New Orleans, LA)
  • 4/18/08 - 4/20/08 - HABARI GANI RETREAT #1 Archdiocese of New Orleans (Camp Beckwith - Mobile, AL)
  • 4/26/08 – Keynote – Buffalo DA BOUNCE Youth Conference (Buffalo, NY)
  • 4/30/08 – Xavier University of Louisiana Final Exam Prayer Service "It's Not Too Late to Pray"
  • 6/15/08 - 6/21/08 - Catholic Leadership Institute Archdiocese of New Orleans (Bishop Tracey Center - Baton Rouge)
  • 6/7/08-6/8/08 - TEEN CROSS RETREAT (Magnificat Retreat Center)
  • 6/22/08 - 7/31/08 - Teaching at Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana (New Orleans, LA)
  • 6/28/08 – Presenter – Steubenville on the Bayou (Houma, LA)
  • 7/12/08 – Presenter – Archbishop James P. Lyke Conference (Lafayette, LA)
  • 7/16/08-7/20/08 – Unity Explosion (Houston, TX) "Keeping the Hustle Holy"