Knights of Columbus councils statewide send their soccer winners to the state competition.

November 12, 2023 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 154 Wisdom 6:12-16 -- Psalm 63: :2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 -- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 -- Matthew 25:1-13

We can turn to these soldiers for guidance if we want to learn about the possibilities of martial virtue, using martial imagery in our spirituality or to guide our children if they are interested in a military career.

Events in the Archdiocese of New Orleans from Nov. 12 -Dec. 9, 2023. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org. NEXT ISSUE: November 25, 2023

St. Charles Borromeo spent this past year celebrating its 300th anniversary as a Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The celebration culminated Nov. 4 with a Mass, concelebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Father Dominic “Mixie” Arcuri, and other priests and deacons, and also the dedication of Ascension Plaza.

Dominican Father Manuel Solorzano gives us his homily in Spanish for the weekend of Nov. 11-12.

In this installment of “Teachable Moments,” Kids’ Clarion asks Glenn Mitchell, a teacher at St. Michael Special School in New Orleans, about the joys of teaching exceptional learners.

Catholic elementary and high schools are encouraged to shine a light on Catholic education – and those who make it possible – Nov. 12-18.

It’s quite possible that longtime rivals Holy Cross and Jesuit will meet for the second this season. Jesuit needs to beat Byrd High on Friday to gain the rematch.

Members of the assembly said the (synod) process helped them experience the church as “God’s home and family, a Church that is closer to the lives of her people, less bureaucratic and more relational.”

If LSU was just average on defense, the Tigers would be in a much better position. - Ed Daniels

I believe the Clarion Herald’s relationship with principals and coaches of Archdiocese of New Orleans schools is cordial and professional. - Ron Brocato

“We ask the Lord for peace, so that people will no longer kill each other in wars” -- Pope Francis

The following is a list of programs for 3-year-olds in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, as reported to the Clarion Herald, along with Open House dates and/or tour dates.

Eight teams representing schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans will gather Nov. 9-11 at the Cajundome in Lafayette to vie for one of four state volleyball titles.

The recipients of the 2023 “Mrs. Sophie Marie Watts Aramburo Awards” were recently announced by the archdiocese’s Office for Black Catholic Ministries.

Chalmette High School has been reassigned to the Catholic League by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.

Parents and other supporters of Ascension of Our Lord School in LaPlace have launched a fundraising initiative to keep the school open in the 2024-25 school year and beyond.

Starting on Nov. 11, let’s join the patriotic movement led by Veterans for Peace to reclaim Armistice Day throughout the world, by saying no to more to war ... - Tony Magliano

The Nov. 4 parade and prayer service celebrating Black saints offered lessons on sainthood and updated attendees on New Orleans-born Mother Henriette Delille’s cause for canonization.