"There is no greater hope in this world and especially in the next: The promises made by Christ of eternal salvation." - Greg Zambrano, NOLA Catholic Parenting

The hopeful view and belief that with God all things are possible we are strengthened at the start of a new year.

The Clarion Herald asked members of the archdiocese to reflect on "What gives you hope?" during these challenging times. Here's wisdom from Marianite Sister Judy Gomila

The University of Holy Cross will match all TOPS scholarship awards for its class of incoming first-year students who qualify beginning next academic year in Fall 2022.

St. Rita School in New Orleans, St. Mary Magdalen School in Metairie and St. Rosalie School in Harvey will close at the end of May due to declining enrollment and financial viability.

Notre Dame Seminary’s Jordan Haddad reflects on God’s call to us to stay faithful and hopeful, even in an imperfect world.

Ed Daniels gives across-the-board hope for all sports in 2022. :)

Clarion Herald sports editor Ron Brocato examines the upcoming LHSAA vote on one state champion for each sport.

Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver's Danny Abramowicz says many Catholics can develop a deeper relationship with Christ through prayer and regular reading of Scripture.

The University of Holy Cross will help incoming first-year students afford college tuition by matching TOPS scholarship awards.
The University of Holy Cross (UHC), which for more than a century has provided an atmosphere of learning and growth that not only expands the mind but also nourishes the heart, has recently announced a brand-new program to match all TOPS scholarship awards for its entire class of incoming first-year students who qualify beginning next academic year in Fall 2022. UHC will match the students' TOPS award each year for up to four consecutive years as long as the students remain enrolled in UHC and qualify for TOPS....

Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org The next issue will be February 5, 2022.

For its New Year’s issue, the Clarion Herald asked Catholics to reflect on “What Gives You Hope?” Here is a reflection by Dr. Tom Neal, professor of spiritual theology at Notre Dame Seminary.

Even though in some eyes the world seems to be coming to an end, here's a different perspective with some wisdom from C.S. Lewis and St. Teresa of Avila.

"The Jan. 8 feast (of Our Lady of Prompt Succor) reminds us that Mary is indeed our mother. She cares for us, she prays for us and she goes to her Son to bring our needs to him ..." - Archbishop Aymond