Reverend Charles J. Caluda, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, died Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the age of 89. Father Caluda was born on March 12, 1932 in Metairie, LA. He attended elementary school at St. Catherine in Metairie and Woodlawn Public in Bertrandville. His secondary education was at Braithwaite Public in Braithwaite, LA. He attended LSU and graduated with degrees in Music and Music Education. He also attended St. Mary’s in Kentucky and Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 2, 1962 in New Orleans. Father Caluda served as Assistant Pastor at St. Philip Neri Church, St. Rita Church, St. Pius X Church, St. Francis of Assisi Church, and Christ the King Church. His pastorates were at St. Hubert Church in Garyville, LA and St. Louise de Marillac Church in Arabi. In addition to these pastoral assignments, he served as Dean of the St. Bernard Deanery, District Vocation Director, and Chaplain of Court No. 1334 of the Catholic Daughters of America. Father Caluda retired in 2005 and resided in St. Bernard until the time of his death. Father Caluda was preceded in death by his parents – Hazel Schremp Caluda and Angelo Caluda, and his brother, Marion (Daphne). He is survived by his brothers, Daniel (Mercedes) and Gerald, and, by his sisters, Roselyn Fernandez (Anthony) and Gaynel Parker (Newton). He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends attended a visitation and funeral mass held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, LA 70085 on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Celebrant: Archbishop G. Aymond, Archdiocese of New Orleans. Interment: St. Patrick Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans, LA. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.