The “rock bottom” for Katherine Madere, a cradle Catholic, came in 2015, when she could no longer, on her own, put together the jigsaw pieces of a cratered life. Madere was newly sober and had been living for two months at Grace House, a long-term residential treatment center for women who are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse.

In ceremonies at St. Joseph Church in New Orleans on March 10 and Most Holy Trinity Church in Covington on March 11, Archbishop Gregory Aymond welcomed 331 men, women and children who will enter into full communion with the Catholic church at the Easter Vigil. “This is a joyous day,” Archbishop Aymond told the catechumens (those who have not yet been baptized) and candidates (those who have been baptized).

Through a weekly, online video presentation called “Women in Witness,” the Archdiocese of New Orleans is highlighting the role of Catholic women whose career paths involve work for the church.

Parents: Summer is coming up quickly; here’s some help. Summer Activities, 16-page pullout Section. (see 3D FlipBook below)  

We seem to have been in a “forever” war on drugs, but the toll exacted by drugs appears to be growing every year. Is there anything the archdiocese can do take a meaningful stand?

When it comes to hitting the reset button, the Pelicans may never get a better chance. A summer trade of Anthony Davis could yield a harvest in young talent and draft choices.

As the president of the pro-life club among many pro-choice, fellow students, I often hear that being against abortion means you’re a white, misogynistic Christian who disregards children after birth.

Opportunities to grow in holiness are found in ordinary moments of each day – and so are temptations. In the daily routines of family life, work and study, we are tempted to compromise our relationship with God and one another. To be human is to experience temptation. Nobody is immune to the many enticements that weaken faith, destroy interior peace and harm our relationship with God and others.

The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) ushered in a time of fresh enthusiasm for our Catholic faith. The Council sought to bring a greater experience of unity to the Church: unity among Catholics, with other Christians and with all the peoples of the world. The Council aimed to approach this goal from a pastoral perspective by expressing our beliefs in new ways so to further spread the truth.

Have you ever noticed that some of your non-Catholic, or non-Christian, friends seem to participate in Lent? Like the celebration of Christmas or Easter, it seems like Lent is another religious tradition that gets taken up and celebrated in our ever-increasing secular society.

If Paul Kelly was contemplating the 2018-19 prep basketball season for his De La Salle team following losses to Dunham and Holy Cross over the first five days of the season, the Cavaliers’ veteran coach soon discovered the answer.

More than 100 alumni, students, family and friends have been gathering on Saturday mornings for three consecutive Saturdays to prepare for the annual St. Joseph Altar at Archbishop Chapelle High School that will be open March 18-19.

What constitutes being a Catholic school or university? How do educators imbue Catholic values throughout the curriculum? Do college departments – such as philosophy, Catholic studies, business, sociology – interact using a common vision?

When consummate entertainer, musician and cradle Catholic Deacon John Moore talks about growing up in New Orleans, his life story is intertwined with the Catholic faith.

Pastors/administrators are reminded that nominations for the Order of St. Louis IX Awards should be sent no later than March 13 to Jonelle Foltz at the Clarion Herald via e-mail jfoltz@clarionherald.org, fax (504)596-3020, or mail to 1000 Howard Avenue, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70113. 

March 11-25 LENT MISSIONS: ST. ANN, Lenten Mission, March 11-13, with Masses at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.  Dominican Father Jim Marchionda,“Never Defined by Our Flaws.” Parish Date Night, March 16, 6:30 p.m. $30 a couple includes dinner, entertainment focused on “The Lighter Side of Marriage.” Tickets:  https://stannchurchandshrine.org/marriage-family-life-1. Babysitting for children 4 years old and younger.

The holiness of God is a power that is constantly expanding and will defeat all evil once and for all, Pope Francis said. “Evil’s days are numbered,” the pope said Feb. 27 during his weekly general audience. “One thing is certain: It is evil that should be afraid, and this is beautiful.”

Por segundo año consecutivo, ha designado este fin de semana, el Primer Domingo de Cuaresma, como “Safe Haven Sunday”, designando un momento para crear conciencia sobre el flagelo de la pornografía en nuestra comunidad. ¿Cuál es el propósito de esta iniciativa?

In New Orleans, where Mardi Gras traditions melt into Ash Wednesday, Rex stopped his parade for the traditional toast at 2525 St. Charles Ave., home since 1907 to several kings of carnival. The residence of 2002 Rex, William Grace Jr., seen chatting with 2019 Rex, Robert S. Boh, was gutted Feb. 20 in a seven-alarm fire, prompting him to erect the Ash Wednesday sign at reviewing stands in front of his home.