• Archbishop Fabre will be deeply missed in Louisiana
    Archbishop Fabre will be deeply missed in Louisiana
    "Please join me in prayer for the people of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and also for Archbishop Fabre." - Archbishop Aymond
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  • Personal stories offer inspiration during Black History Month
    Personal stories offer inspiration during Black History Month
    Archbishop Aymond shares that Dr. Ansel Augustine, director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries, had a great idea to conduct brief video interviews with Black Catholics across the archdiocese who are involved in ministry to appear on nolacatholic.org during Black History Month.
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  • ‘Word of God Sunday’ encourages Scripture study
    ‘Word of God Sunday’ encourages Scripture study
    Pope Francis has named the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 23, 2022) as Sunday of the Word of God.
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  • Our Lady of Prompt Succor offers us hope for new year
    Our Lady of Prompt Succor offers us hope for new year
    "The Jan. 8 feast (of Our Lady of Prompt Succor) reminds us that Mary is indeed our mother. She cares for us, she prays for us and she goes to her Son to bring our needs to him ..." - Archbishop Aymond
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  • As Mary and Joseph did, say ‘yes’ to Jesus
    As Mary and Joseph did, say ‘yes’ to Jesus
    Message from Archbishop Aymond for Christmas 2021
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  • Gaudete Sunday is a time for prayerful, joyful waiting
    Gaudete Sunday is a time for prayerful, joyful waiting
    " ... and we light a rose candle as a symbol for joy – that the Savior is almost here." - Archbishop Aymond
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  • A summary of the U.S. bishops’ November meeting
    A summary of the U.S. bishops’ November meeting
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond gives his personal summary and reflections of the November 2021 meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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  • Gratitude for God’s blessings is a holy discipline
    Gratitude for God’s blessings is a holy discipline
    Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, shepherd of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, expresses gratitude for God's ever-present love as Thanksgiving approaches.
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  • Pray for our priests: ‘The Gift of Priesthood’
    Pray for our priests: ‘The Gift of Priesthood’
    Nov. 7-13 is National Vocation Awareness Week in the United States. It is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renewing our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.
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  • World synod in 2023 will start with local response
    World synod in 2023 will start with local response
    "Every diocese in the world has been asked by Pope Francis to begin a local synod process on Oct. 17. ... continental synod meetings (will be held) from September 2022 through March 2023. Then the synod is expected to take place in Rome in October 2023." - Archbishop Aymond
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  • Damage from Ida greater than initially believed
    Damage from Ida greater than initially believed
    Hurricane Ida update and locations of Catholic Charities case management.
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  • We need to offer prayer and action for those affected by Ida
    We need to offer prayer and action for those affected by Ida
    Archbishop Aymond reflects on the extensive damages to people's homes and lives in the wake of flooding and wind damage caused by Hurricane Ida.
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  • Abp. Aymond: God never turns a deaf ear to our suffering
    Abp. Aymond: God never turns a deaf ear to our suffering
    In his homily Sunday at St. Louis Cathedral, Archbishop Gregory Aymond reassured people that they will never be abandoned by a loving God.
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  • COVID spike is a challenge, but we must unite
    COVID spike is a challenge, but we must unite
    Archbishop Aymond gives his pastoral care amid the latest COVID spike.
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  • Lift every voice and sing: A sacred atmosphere
    Lift every voice and sing: A sacred atmosphere
    Archbishop Aymond says music creates a sacred atmosphere for the Mass that helps Catholics lifts their hearts and mind to God.
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  • Grassroots process for Synod of Bishops in 2023
    Grassroots process for Synod of Bishops in 2023
    "We expect the local phase of the synod discernment, which will be coordinated by Father Colm Cahill, our director of strategic planning, to run from October through April 2022, at which time we will forward our report to the USCCB ..." Archbishop Gregory Aymond
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  • My summary of the June meeting of U.S. bishops
    My summary of the June meeting of U.S. bishops
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond offers his summary of the recent USCCB Bishops' conference.
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  • St. Joseph models a determination to do God's will
    St. Joseph models a determination to do God's will
    As we continue the Year of the Eucharist and St. Joseph in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Archbishop Aymond reflects of the spiritual model of St. Joseph, particularly for men.
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  • Great diversity among ordinands is a blessing
    Great diversity among ordinands is a blessing
    Archbishop Aymond reflects on the formation of the ordinands to become priests on June 5, the first post-COVID, allowing more of their families and friends to be present.
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  • Church attire should reflect our respect for God
    Church attire should reflect our respect for God
    Archbishop Aymond encourages more people to dress appropriately for Mass as a way of showing respect to God and neighbor.
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