Affirming the culture of life includes ending the death penalty, says New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond.

St. Pius X Parish in New Orleans has more than its fair share of 100-year-old-plus faithful. Today, we meet four of those proud centenarians.

This medal became known worldwide and, because of its countless stories of conversion and various miracles, would be renamed as the Miraculous Medal.

" ... I do think that intentions within relationships, of all kinds, are good." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

On “Legacy Sunday,” Catholic Community Foundation executive director Cory Howat asks Catholics to consider the fundamental role of the parish when reflecting on leaving a spiritual and material legacy.

Continuing a new series of audience talks about vices and virtues, the pope reflected on the vice of gluttony.

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Archbishop Aymond said Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 28-Feb. 3) is a wonderful time for the Young Church to thank their parents and teachers for the great gift of Catholic education.

Bishop Mario Dorsonville, installed less than a year ago as bishop of Houma-Thibodaux, died Friday after complications from a liver illness. He was 63.

In celebration of the upcoming Catholic Schools Week, special seating options are available to students, parents and teachers at the Jan. 26 New Orleans Pelicans-Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game.

St. Matthew the Apostle School in River Ridge approaches classroom instruction with “the four C’s” in mind – critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.

On Jan. 20-21 at all Masses, a new annual initiative of the Catholic Community Foundation called Legacy Sunday will be introduced.

Mike Patin, the former director of the CYO Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, was the keynote speaker at the annual Gulf Coast Faith Formation Conference Jan. 12.

Whenever you hear of a need, try to do whatever you can.

Shondra Johnson, left, led the SMA Cougars to a 48-39 victory over Assumption in the 1998 Sweet 16 Tournament. And Archbishop Chapelle point guard Olivia “Turtle” Grayson, right, was named the Most Outstanding Player in the 2009 Class 5A championship rout of Lafayette.

Where do the Saints go from here?

This 20-page commemorative section by the Clarion Herald highlights the 100 years of selfless ministry of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Matthew Lombard, the son of Clarion Herald business manager Mark Lombard, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2023, and that sobering news prompted his father to re-evaluate his own family priorities to ensure that each day has a meaning and a purpose.

January 7, 2024 - The Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12