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The Joy of Y'at Catholicism Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2007

by Earl Higgins (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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A tongue-in-cheek, lighthearted guide for the uninitiated into the culture and traditions that shaped New Orleans.
Rich in tradition, the Catholic faith has been a heavy influence on and unifying force of the culture and fabric of New Orleans from its inception. This book warm-heartedly recounts a light and sometimes-funny view of the city's churches, theology, schools, saints, weddings, funerals, and more.

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    208 pages
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    English
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    Pelican Publishing
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    April 1, 2007
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    6.08 x 0.59 x 8.44 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1589804104
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A tongue-in-cheek, lighthearted guide for the uninitiated into the culture and traditions that shaped New Orleans.

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�Just as all Y�at Orleanians know dat a true miracle is a Catlick family wid less than five kids, and da priest�s benediction is da starting block for da mad dash to da parking lot, now dey�ll know dat if dere�s ever an archbishop of Y�ats, it�ll be Earl Higgins�excuse me, Oil Higgins.�
--Angus Lind, New Orleans Times-Picayune

�Where y�at?� is a universal greeting for New Orleanians; it is shorthand for �How are you?� So much of New Orleans� culture is shorthand, a fusion of the city�s rich immigrant culture that defines the community by its music, food, and traditions. From the city�s inception, the Catholic faith has influenced this evolution, with education and devotion being the cornerstones.

Modern secular life--the way New Orleanians celebrate the joys and sorrows of living--also has its roots in Catholicism. From street and civil parish names to Mardi Gras, from the high school a New Orleanian attended to what he eats on Fridays, the joie de vivre spirit of faith shines through. Higgins, a proud Y�at Catholic, humorously shares the quirky shorthand of this aspect of New Orleans life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pelican Publishing; Illustrated edition (April 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1589804104
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1589804104
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.08 x 0.59 x 8.44 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Funky
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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I’m no longer Catholic, but am a proud New Orleanian. Saw that this book was written by a member of my college NROTC unit and thought I’d give it a read. Very entertaining, humorous, and educational. I loved learning more about the history of beloved New Orleans traditions and locations.
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paul e. long
5.0 out of 5 stars A gem - not to be overlooked !
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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Wry wit , yet written with deep affection.
A wonderful crash course in New
Orleans history for this ( relative) newcomer .
A gem !
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Dr. Ray Cannata, author Rooted: The Apostles' Creed
4.0 out of 5 stars Light-hearted window into the unique brand of NOLA Catholicism
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2008
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New Orleans is so fascinating to so many people because it is so complex. In so many ways it is not quite an American city, but neither is it fully Caribbean or French. It stands alone in terms of its cuisine, its architecture, its people, its parades, its customs, etc. This is especially true in its religion.

On one hand, New Orleans is by far the least 'churched' city in the South. On the other hand it has a profoundly Catholic flavor and loyalties. Its unique calendar, its street and neighborhood names, its setup -- all point to a Catholic shape, and a highly quirky one at that.

This book is a delightful look at the beautiful and absurd nature of NOLA's unique brand of religious traditions. Earl J. Higgins clearly loves both his Catholic faith and his city. He is in his 60s, and did both his BA and JD degrees locally at Tulane. He served in the US Navy reserve and as a US District Court staff attorney in NOLA. And he's gone to NOLA churches his whole life.

The book is light-hearted, even goofy and trite at times, but packed full of folklore, social commentary and great information. From his hysterical introduction to weird NOLA vocabulary to his final conclusion that "God is a Y'at," you'll find this book as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
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Joan Organ
5.0 out of 5 stars We have many customs and habits to pray to the Lord and our favorite Saints. This is a book that you can ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014
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If You are from New Orleans or grew up here and are Catholic, it is a delightful way to jog your memory of the way we worshipped God. We have many customs and habits to pray to the Lord and our favorite Saints. This is a book that you can pick up go back to your youth, I think, Oh yes when we lived in that Parish we did that.
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Betty Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a joy to read
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013
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This hilarious book is the embodiment of New Orleans Catholicism during the first half of the 20th century. My husband, born
in 1934, sees the book as a representative account of his growing up Catholic in New Orleans. We still plan to make a tour of
every church mentioned in the book. One of them was the church he grew up in.
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R. Sheppard
4.0 out of 5 stars By a non-cradle Catholic
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2007
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This is a wonderful insight into the religious fabric and culture of New Orleans, pre-Katrina. It is also a fairly accurate chronological history of New Orleans Catholicism as it influenced the schools and citizens of New Orleans both Catholic and non-catholic. Told in a sometimes comical and satirical manner, the author points out not only the serious side of being Catholic in "the city that care forgot." but the numerous absurd beliefs, where they came from, and how they were adopted without being questioned. Similar in nature to "A Confederacy of Dunces" you might get a deeper appreciation of the book had you either lived or at least visited New Orleans.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2007
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I have lived in AZ for 35 years but am a New Orleans native. If anyone wants insight into the uniqueness of the New Orleans brand of Catholicism, buy this book. In parts, I laughed until I cried--I remembered so many of these traditions from my childhood. A quote that stuck with me from the book was from a Jewish lawyer who said, "In New Orleans even the Jews are Catholic!"
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V. Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Very witty, full of good facts and funny
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2014
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I am from Biloxi, MS which is 90 miles away from NOLA so we are heavily influenced by the Yats.

I learned a lot about New Orleans tradition and Catholic roots from the book in an easy to read style.
I highly recommend it
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