Response to “Human trafficking isn’t someone else’s problem,” July 22, 2023.

Boys Hope Girls Hope New Orleans has a mission to take ambitious, disadvantaged youth and make sure they are successful through high school and beyond. Boys Hope is in the middle of its Hope Renovation Project.

The St. Louis IX Art Society established the non-profit Sainte-Chapelle Studios last May with a mission to preserve, beautify and build churches, schools and other structures that serve Catholic ministerial needs.

Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia from Nashville will be on the faculty at St. Catherine of Siena School in Metairie.

Multi-age class learning space created for students at Annunciation Catholic School in Bogalusa.

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First-year football official Todd Golemi, left, and veteran line judge Scott Senner discuss content of the guide book at a recent meeting of the Greater New Orleans Football Officials Association at Ecole Classique School. Photo by Ron Brocato | CLARION HERALD

" ... planning and preparing for a productive and fruitful year. ... (and will) welcome students and parents as we begin the 2023-24 academic year ... (and) students and families into PSR, RCIA and RCIC programs." - Dr. RaeNell Houston

Learn how St. Angela Merici and St. Benilde parishes are transforming “religion classes” into a more family-centric endeavor.

Women can now experience Ignatian spirituality in silent weekend retreats through "Women of Manresa" at The Cenacle on the Lake in Metairie.

Xavier University of Louisiana's Center for Equity, Justice and the Human Spirit (CEJHS) hosts a panel of educators that discusses how best to teach to Black students in Catholic schools.

Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory presided over the opening Mass for the 13th National Black Catholic Congress on July 21 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

A new, enlarged chapel at Archbishop Shaw in Marrero will beckon students to increase their faith.

Photo | COURTESY THE NASH FAMILY Thomas Nash of St. Peter Claver Parish and his wife Whitney said the National Black Catholic Congress was spiritually uplifting as well as challenging.

In a brave new world where ChatGPT can spit out an essay on Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in seconds, educators are wondering how to ID the true owner of the work.

Effective Aug. 1, 2023, Sacred Heart Brother Ronald (Ron) Travers has been appointed executive director of the Office of Religious.

Another August, another year approaches for Catholic schools. Peter Finney Jr. reflects on the joys of Catholic education and the wisdom of the nuns.

Por Arzobispo Gregory M. Aymond

More favorable management is hoping to convert the “Shrine on Airline” baseball stadium into a viable football, rugby and entertainment venue.

How will the Saints fare this season? Ed Daniels give his perspective.