• Bring the risen Christ to others!
    Bring the risen Christ to others!
    Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond's Easter message.
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  • The Eucharist: Body, blood, soul and divinity
    The Eucharist: Body, blood, soul and divinity
    National Eucharistic Revival passes through New Orleans: June 9, at 9 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, then procession around Jackson Square; June 7, eucharistic procession from Notre Dame Seminary to St. Rita Church; music by The Vigil Project (time to be announced).
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  • We must affirm the culture of life in Louisiana
    We must affirm the culture of life in Louisiana
    Because of recent public statements on capital punishment made by Gov. Jeff Landry, Archbishop Aymond urges the state to abolish the death penalty.
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  • Lenten call to conversion begins with self-evaluation
    Lenten call to conversion begins with self-evaluation
    As we begin Lent 2024, Archbishop Aymond provides guidance on prayerful action.
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  • Louisiana bishops seek end to death penalty
    Louisiana bishops seek end to death penalty
    Affirming the culture of life includes ending the death penalty, says New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond.
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  • Legacy Sunday is a way to remember your parish
    Legacy Sunday is a way to remember your parish
    On Jan. 20-21 at all Masses, a new annual initiative of the Catholic Community Foundation called Legacy Sunday will be introduced.
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  • All in need of God’s ‘saving presence’
    All in need of God’s ‘saving presence’
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond's statement on the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith "Declaration on the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings."
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  • Advent hope: Jesus pitched his tent among us
    Advent hope: Jesus pitched his tent among us
    Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Archdiocese of New Orleans, reflects on Advent and its importance in today's world as we approach Christmas.
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  • My synopsis of the U.S. bishops’ fall assembly
    My synopsis of the U.S. bishops’ fall assembly
    Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of the Archdiocese of New Orleans outlines his summary of the recent USCCB meeting of Nov. 14-16, 2023.
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  • Our  All Saints’ Day prayer focus: Am I ready?
    Our All Saints’ Day prayer focus: Am I ready?
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond reflects on the history and meaning of All Saints' Day.
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  • Make a difference: Get out and vote
    Make a difference: Get out and vote
    Archbishop Aymond: "We must vote. It is our responsibility to vote with a well-formed conscience and call on our fellow citizens to dialogue respectfully, recognizing the dignity of one another despite what might be divergent opinions. Pray as we prepare to vote!"
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  • Governor’s anti-death penalty stance welcomed
    Governor’s anti-death penalty stance welcomed
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond applauds Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards for his death row clemency reconsideration.
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  • Women of Manresa retreats are true blessing
    Women of Manresa retreats are true blessing
    The Cenacle on the Lake in Metairie is offering Ignatian silent retreats to women – similar to the retreats men have been flocking to at Manresa for more than a century.
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  • Black Catholic gatherings were inspirational
    Black Catholic gatherings were inspirational
    Archbishop Aymond reflects on the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver Conference in New Orleans; and the National Black Catholic Congress in Washington, D.C.
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  • New priests bring to us a heart for God
    New priests bring to us a heart for God
    Archbishop Aymond celebrates four new priests in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
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  • Church attire should match our respect for God
    Church attire should match our respect for God
    It's a sensitive topic, but Archbishop Aymond encourages people attending Mass in the hot summer months to dress appropriately – for God and for others.
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  • St. Louis Medallion winners are unsung heroes
    St. Louis Medallion winners are unsung heroes
    The people of God are called to share in the work of the parish or the diocese and other Catholic ministries. - Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond
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  • God continues to call men and women to serve
    God continues to call men and women to serve
    "We should pray for vocations all year ... (our) prayer is that God may use us to awaken in others the vocational call (given)." - Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond
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  • 50-day Easter season proclaims the Risen Christ
    50-day Easter season proclaims the Risen Christ
    Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond reflects on our celebration of the Easter season.
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  • Holy Week is the pinnacle of the Christian faith
    Holy Week is the pinnacle of the Christian faith
    Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond reflects on Holy Week as we approach Easter.
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