First mass of thanksgiving

Fr. Cooper celebrated his First Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 3, 2007 – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Mass was celebrated at Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Catholic Church which is located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. Fr. Cooper was assisted by Deacon Jesse Watley, Deacon Jose Sierra and Deacon Harold Burke. Fr. Cooper was joined by several concelebrating priest from the archdiocese including Fr. Joseph Benson, Archpriest and Homilist. His Excellency,the Most Reverend Dominic Carmon, Retired Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans, was also present in Choir.