Archbishop Gregory Aymond delivers his New Year’s message to the Young Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

The Clarion Herald received more than 60 reflections from students talking about what they value the most from their Catholic school education. It's a great affirmation!

Dr. Ansel Augustine, director of the Archdiocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, is involved in a ministry seeking to find peacemakers to help curb the violence in our city.

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Parish in New Orleans East, St. Christopher the Martyr in Metairie and St. Anthony of Padua in Luling, Louisiana, and St. Martin de Porres Parish in Crosby, Texas, all conducted Jericho Walks recently to combat violence.

The Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, which offers spiritual direction, faith companioning and studies for those who want to be spiritual directors, moves into the serene grounds of Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center at 5500 St. Mary St. in Metairie near Lake Pontchartrain.

Students in Catholic schools were asked to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas in essay, poetry and art. Here are the nine winners.

Archbishop Aymond’s December column in Kids’ Clarion encourages the Young Church to look beyond the wrapped Christmas presents and see the priceless gift of Jesus’ birth.

Registrations are being accepted through Jan. 6 for participation in the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ annual “Martin Luther King Jr. Day On, Not Off Day of Service.”

A new women's group hosts events to bolster the faith of Catholic females with talks, prayer and events.

Mount Carmel Academy has added campus ministers and a new intercessory prayer ministry of students, faculty, alumni and friends this year.

St. Scholastica student Grace Hartdegen interviews three teens about their 'sweet' businesses.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond wishes the Young Church a Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov. 12-Dec. 11, 2022. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org. Next issue: November 26, 2022

Young adult Hannah Lanoux discovered her inner strength walking the El Camino Real in California.

Ascension Parish's Knights of Columbus recently hosted several soccer competitions including the Diocesan Soccer Challenge.

Archbishop Rummel High School drama troupe, the Genesian Players, performs "Peter Pan" Nov. 11-13 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie.

After experiencing the wrath of Hurricane Ida at its LaPlace school last year, St. Charles Catholic offered help this year to Bishop Verot Catholic School in Florida after it experienced Hurricane Ian.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has brought the Red Bird Ministry to the area to help individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one, especially a child.

This year’s Black Saints Celebration, set for Nov. 5, will begin with a procession from Bunny Friend Playground to St. Mary of the Angels Church in New Orleans, where the culminating prayer service will be held.

School Food and Nutrition Services, Inc. – the archdiocesan office that operates the breakfast and lunch programs at 60 Catholic elementary and high school cafeterias – works throughout the year to make its menu offerings both nutritious and delicious.