Archbishop Aymond’s homily at the Closing Mass New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond distributes Communion during the closing Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Jan. 27.

During recess duty, it would break Jen Vanderbrook’s heart to see St. Clement of Rome School’s huge trash dumpster brimming over with plastic, paper and giant cardboard boxes from the school’s cafeteria service.

The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School, the CBD-based elementary school established by the late Jesuit Father Harry Tompson to provide a Catholic education to the city’s most underserved children, will relocate to a new campus in Gentilly at the start of the 2018-19 school year.

Have you ever wondered how to find information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans in one place? In December, “A Guide to Catholic Schools in New Orleans” was launched by EdNavigator in collaboration with the archdiocese, the Catholic schools and communications offices.

The idea behind the new Phyllis M. Taylor Maker Lab at Mount Carmel Academy is to plant a seed so young, high school women can become the thinkers, collaborators and leaders of tomorrow. The all-girls’ high school developed the lab following the concept of  STREAM (Science Technology Religion Engineering Arts and Mathematics).

The Sisters of the Holy Family celebrate their 175th anniversary this year using the theme “Proudly Celebrating the Past … Faithfully Committed to the Future.” The celebration began with a family day Oct. 9, 2016, and will culminate with a closing Mass at St. Louis Cathedral and banquet Nov. 19.

The archdiocesan Office of Diaconate is beginning the process of discernment of the next formation group which will conclude with ordination in 2022. The process begins with a series of “Information Nights” designed to explain the complete formation process and serves as a foundational understanding of the discernment and formation for ordained ministry as a deacon.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans will host a special Day of Reflection for Black Catholics March 4 at Xavier University Student Center, 1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans. The day will provide an opportunity for Black Catholics to focus on the synod priorities and offer concrete ways to implement them within parishes, schools and institutions throughout the archdiocese.

Deadline: Submissions due Thursday (10 days before each issue) calendar@clarionherald.org (504) area code unless noted Jan. 29-Feb. 14 EVENTS LATIN MASS, Jan. 29, 12:30 p.m. St. Stephen Church (Good Shepherd Parish), 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans.

Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds,” wrote novelist George Eliot. Eliot believed that our deeds influence our lives and compel us to repeat our actions. What we have done, in other words, determines what we will do.

A team of seven Archbishop Hannan High School eighth graders captured “Best in State” honors in a national contest sponsored by Verizon challenging sixth through 12th graders to design a mobile app geared to solving a problem in their community.

“What are you doing for others?” was a question posed a half-century ago by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In response, approximately 400 youth, young adult groups, parishes and families can say they honored the slain civil rights leader’s dream of service in the New Orleans community Jan. 16 on the eighth annual Martin Luther King Day On, Not Off in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Of the 60 proposals that clutter the 33-page agenda of the high school principals’ business meeting on Jan. 27, one caught the eye and full attention of Shane Rigdon. The assignment secretary of the Crescent City Umpires Association (CCUA) was so startled by the proposal that he shot off a message to principals, athletic directors and coaches around the state.

Prayer has the power to awaken hope in men and women, even in the face of death and destruction, Pope Francis said. People often feel unworthy to turn to God when they are in need “as if it were a self-interested prayer and, thus, imperfect,” the pope said Jan. 18 during his weekly general audience.

An Archdiocesan Religious Emblems Recognition Ceremony was held May 17 for Boy Scouts at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie. Pictured, back row, from left: Andre Navarre (Troop 230, St Catherine of Siena); Damian Pelto  (Troop 261, St Ann); Deacon Danny Flynn (chaplain to Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting); Andrew Aceves (Troop 230); Zachary Charneco (Troop 230); Father Randy Roux, chaplain to Children’s Hospital; Richi Fernando (Troop 261); Nathan Alvarez, Braden Bent and Chris Dulplantis,  (all Troop 230).

Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School, the CBD-based elementary school established by the late Jesuit Father Harry Tompson to provide a Catholic education to the city’s most underserved children, will relocate to a new campus in Gentilly at the start of the 2018-19 school year.

Usted compartió en la celebración de una Misa el fin de semana pasado, en la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Lago en Mandeville, con el nuevo grupo llamado “Las Bendiciones de de Dios para el Northshore”.

WASHINGTON (CNS) – President Donald J. Trump told the nation in his inaugural address that it need not fear in the days ahead. “There should not be fear,” Trump said Jan. 20. “We are protected and we will always be protected.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans demonstrated in a large way its commitment to the protection of unborn lives and their mothers as many of its parishioners marched from the Old State Capitol to the New State Capitol during Louisiana Life March South, themed “Protect them Both,” on Jan. 21.

Britt Harris Eason heard the story often from her mother. After her mom attended Xavier Prep for her freshman and sophomore years, her family no longer could afford the tuition, forcing her to switch to a public school.