Ascension of Our Lord seventh graders Kylie Levet and Layla Torres received the Father Benjamin Piovan Memoroial Scholarship from the Knights of Columbus Council 9623.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond delivers his school year-ending message to the Young Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Catholic counselors work together and share ideas to keep students mentally healthy in the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Local Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans have many programs in place to help students who are experiencing emotional distress.

Three men will be ordained transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of New Orleans on May 20 at St. Louis Cathedral. Jorge Gomez is one of them.

Students at Academy of Our Lady in Marrero can partake of knowledge in the culinary field in the school's ProStart academic majors culinary classes and gain a "head start" on a future career.

Lisa Gennusa Flood is the Council of Catholic School Cooperative Club's 2023 "Regina Matrum" awardee. She generously gives us a glimpse of how she strengthens the kingdom of God with the gifts he's given her, especially that of a mother to many.

Sister of Mount Carmel Camille Anne Campbell has spent more than 60 years in Catholic education, and she says the secret to effective teaching is simple: You have to "care."

Dr. David W. Robinson-Morris is working with a major Catholic philanthropic organization – FADICA – to assess the challenges and dreams of Black Catholics.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond reminds the Young Church that Easter is a season – not just a single day – in which Catholics are encouraged to spread the Good News of the risen Christ.

A local family gets chance of a lifetime – celebrating Mass on Ash Wednesday with Pope Francis at the Basilica of St. Sabina on the Aventine Hill in Rome.

A $149,525 grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) will help the Society St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of New Orleans help the elderly get immunizations.

St. Mary's Academy joins with Ochsner to offer its students an opportunity to not only explore the field of nursing but have opportunities for internships and possible jobs at Ochsner Health facilities.

The West Bank family of Catholic schools recently gathered for day of prayer and outdoor fun on the campuses of Academy of Our Lady and Archbishop Shaw.

Talented thespians abound at Mount Carmel Academy's STK program. Holy Cross School's Kameron Callahan enjoys being the male lead in productions, including the current Xanadu.

At the upcoming Easter vigil, parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Church in LaPlace will joyfully watch as 10 young people from their elementary school receive the sacraments of baptism, Eucharist and confirmation.

Mount Carmel teacher Madi Hannan has recently been recognized for achieving national board certification by the National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) Network. She said it took much self-reflection and awareness of how she taught in the classroom.

Check out the Clarion Herald's 16-page Summer Activities section, filled with information on summer camps and activities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

The issue of a child conceived in rape is difficult to talk about, but a man and a woman who are alive today because their mothers chose life offer profound wisdom.