Betty-Ann Hickey, associate director of the archdiocesan Office of Worship, discusses how parishes guide families in preparing for the funeral of a loved one.

Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans offer support to grieving families.

October 29, 2023 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Lectionary: 148 Exodus 22:20-26; Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 Matthew 22:34-40

Abandoned society tombs at St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 are the focus of a new restoration project that will have master craftsmen working alongside apprentices.

“The first step in evangelizing,” the pope said, is to “fall head over heels” for Jesus ...

The top three Saints' scapegoats, as in the NFL, are the head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterback.

Will Warren Easton, Jesuit and Holy Cross be rivals again?

Octubre 29, 2023 30˚ Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Mateo 22:34-40

New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries and other local cemeteries list blessings of graves on Nov. 1.

Events in the Archdiocese of New Orleans from Oct. 28-Nov. 26, 2023 Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org NEXT ISSUE: NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Letter to the Clarion Herald from Sister Marjorie Hebert, MSC, President/CEO of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

Archbishop Gregory Aymond reflects on the history and meaning of All Saints' Day.

Father Doug Brougher, who died Oct. 15 at the age of 86, was described a kind and compassionate priest who loved serving as a chaplain at Touro Infirmary for 37 years.

"Let us storm Heaven with ... prayers (of all kinds)... for peace between Israel and Hamas and all Palestinians. And for peace throughout the entire world." -- Tony Magliano

Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School in LaPlace will close at the end of the 2023-24 academic year because of low enrollment and rising operational and insurance costs.

Clarion Herald Prep writer Ron Brocato reports what high school enrollment figures released by the LHSAA Oct. 18 will mean in various sports.

Casey and Kevin Sprehe, the new Domestic Church chair couple in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, speak at a recent organization meeting at St. Benilde. They invite Catholic married couples to join the movement.

Ursuline Academy freshman Reina Futagoishi experienced many differences while attending sister school St. Ursula Gakuin Eichi, ... (but) felt the same welcoming embrace from her teachers and peers.

The subject I most enjoy talking about is marriage’s spiritual side. I share with them how faith in God is the foundation for a healthy and strong marriage.