Archbishop Aymond says his "first priority is the spiritual welfare of the people of the Archdiocese, particularly, in this case, those who find sustenance in this form of the Mass."

Saying he was acting for the good of unity in the Church, the pope has restored limits on the celebration of the Mass that was in use before the Second Vatican Council.

Padre Manuel Solorzano's Spanish homily for weekend of July 17-18.

Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards died July 12 at the age of 93. He was a skilled politician beset by personal failures, but he could have been so much more.

Former Jackson Bishop Joseph Latino, a New Orleans native, was remembered at his Funeral Mass as a humble and faithful shepherd.

Dominican Friar Manuel Solorzano gives his homily in Spanish for the weekend of July 10-11.

Former New Orleans City Councilman and Louisiana Lt. Gov. Jimmy Fitzmorris was remembered July 7 at his Funeral Mass as a politician who put people first. He was 99.

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"We expect the local phase of the synod discernment, which will be coordinated by Father Colm Cahill, our director of strategic planning, to run from October through April 2022, at which time we will forward our report to the USCCB ..." Archbishop Gregory Aymond

Pope Francis inspiringly writes, “I very much desire that, in this time that we are given to live, recognizing the dignity of every human person, we can revive among all a worldwide aspiration to fraternity.”

Food is used as a catechetical tool in a popular Facebook Live cooking show created by Divine Mercy Parish in Kenner.

What a beautiful image of what marriage truly is: a vocation in which husband and wife serve the Lord, continually seeking holiness as one.

The International Pilgrim Virgin statue will visit several parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans July 11-25.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond blessed 141 couples celebrating 50-plus years together on Sunday. The 58th Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration is sponsored each year by the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life.