When Dominican Sister of Peace Lilianne Flavin came to New Orleans from Ireland in 1979 to teach at St. Leo the Great School, she was plunged into a culture and environment she knew nothing about. 

Ann Lupo, chairman of the archdiocesan disabilities commission, said legal planning is “an essential topic for people who are living with disabilities and for parents with disabled children.”

A women’s summit set for September will offer insights into three well-known areas of human struggle.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans presented Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts with awards for their service over the past year at an April 6 ceremony at Transfiguration of the Lord Church in New Orleans.

Gov. Jeff Landry rallied support Thursday at two Catholic schools for a plan to allow parents to use state money to choose the best school for their children.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond presented the national St. Timothy Award to 16 young persons in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for their leadership, service and good moral standards.

St. Mark takes us to the core meaning of Jesus’ ascension: “The Lord Jesus ... was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God” (Mk 16:19).

Loyce Pierce Wright has expanded the meaning of “motherhood” by adding “community builder” to the definition. Meet the St. Raymond-St. Leo the Great parishioners, who will be honored June 3 as this year’s Regina Matrum.

The Clarion Herald asked priests and deacons celebrating milestone anniversaries of ordination what their life of service to the church has meant.

Father Billy O’Riordan was awarded the Blessed Michael McGivney Award on May 4 at the 119th Annual State Convention of the Knights of Columbus.

There was a strong turnout from the archdiocese on Faithful Citizenship Day, which encouraged Catholics to speak to legislators about a consistent life ethic. 

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Newly discovered color photos of Bishop Harold Perry's 1966 ordination provide a window to the city's social justice struggles.

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson had a special present for Pope Francis when she met him April 12 in St. Peter's Square.

Eight parishes are participating in a new youth ministry model geared toward guiding young people to become disciples of Christ with the help of parishioners.

The pope has reaffirmed a nation’s inalienable right to self-defense, but he has emphasized that war remains a “defeat of humanity.”

The annual photo contest sponsored by New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries (NOCC) will be accepting submissions May 1-June 30.

It is important that conflict not hold the dominant place in our relationships, but gratitude, mutual esteem and respect.

Taking a look at promise for the New Orleans Saints.