The Archdiocese of New Orleans recognized the restoration of the permanent diaconate with an Aug. 2 dinner at St. Philip Neri Parish in Metairie.

More than 3,000 teachers, faculty and staff representing 67 Catholic schools attended a day of formation on Aug. 2 hosted by the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation.

"Life can change in an instant, and that’s what has happened to me and my family."

The Christian life in many ways can be boiled down to this: Are you a walking saint?

Through the marvel of digitization, all 61-plus years of Clarion Herald history are available for review or research – free of charge – to anyone typing in a simple word search on a computer.

Have you ever experienced a family vacation that includes several generations? If you have, you know it takes a lot of advanced planning.

One whole hand. That’s how old my twins are – and how many years of parenting I celebrated this past week.

Queridos hermanos: La primera lectura de este domingo nos presenta una de las ocasiones en que el proyecto de ser un pueblo libre en una tierra libre, guiados por el Dios que escuchó su clamor cuando eran esclavos… es puesto en cuestión ante las dificultades que se encuentran en el camino.

Incoming Archbishop Rummel High School eighth- and ninth-graders learn more than the fight song and where their new classrooms are located during orientation.

"It is hard to believe that summer is winding down! This summer, we have been busy planning and preparing for a productive and fruitful year."

"Attending Catholic school as a child did not mean much to me, except that I was able to have a late start to class every Friday when we attended weekly Mass. It was not until I started high school at Ursuline Academy in eighth grade that I realized what Catholic education meant to me."

Getting children ready for a new school year can be a costly endeavor for many parents.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond released the following statement on Aug. 8 to all priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Holy Cross High School students spend a few weeks each summer working with fellow Holy Cross students around the country making a difference in local communities.

Pope Francis asked the faithful to find an “inner” place of rest even in the midst of a busy day and to be compassionate towards others.

We have a lot of tools here to help us end the scourge of modern-day slavery. Let’s get involved. And let’s get our parishes involved. Let’s refuse to be indifferent to human trafficking!

The Covington-based non-profit, Catholic Geaux Bags provides portable carriers containing 12 sacramentals for Catholics on the go.

Amid the demanding hours of classes and late-night study sessions, college students face an additional challenge: securing a job after graduation.

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After months of planning, Mount Carmel Academy revived its iconic Mary statue, which resides in the school’s grotto.