Local Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans have many programs in place to help students who are experiencing emotional distress.

Seventh graders at St. Christopher School in Metairie will mark their graduation in a way that doesn’t harm the environment.

Three men will be ordained transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of New Orleans on May 20 at St. Louis Cathedral. Jorge Gomez is one of them.

Priests celebrating special anniversaries were asked to reflect on the question "What has your life as a priest/deacon meant to you?" Here are reflections received ...

Bishop Cheri to be lauded May 21 at St. Joseph the Worker Church. Events May 20-Sept. 22, 2023 Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org NEXT ISSUE: May 27, 2023

The 2023 Holy Spirit novena celebrates its 10th year at a Lacombe Catholic church May 19-27.

St. Edward the Confessor Parish and School have been blessed by the education ministry of Sister of the Living Word Julia Stump since 1965. Today, St. Edward’s students and faculty wished Sister Julia a happy retirement.

The good reputation is contagious, and the word about Christopher Homes’ commitment to excellence spreads.

The annual Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating significant anniversaries will take place May 14 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Rita Church, New Orleans.

In the past 48 years, more than 10,000 men and women have received the medallion as a token of thanks for their Christ-like service to the church.

“It’s a hard thing to see – and even harder to unsee,” Cvitanovich said.

The people of God are called to share in the work of the parish or the diocese and other Catholic ministries. - Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

"Pope Francis developed St. John Paul’s development to its full conclusion. Pope Francis has declared 'the death penalty is inadmissible.' " -- Tony Magliano, Making a Difference

Students at Academy of Our Lady in Marrero can partake of knowledge in the culinary field in the school's ProStart academic majors culinary classes and gain a "head start" on a future career.

Lisa Gennusa Flood is the Council of Catholic School Cooperative Club's 2023 "Regina Matrum" awardee. She generously gives us a glimpse of how she strengthens the kingdom of God with the gifts he's given her, especially that of a mother to many.

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist and blogger Kristy Solis shares her daughter's joy in receiving her first holy Communion.