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Father Manuel Solorzano's guest column on the 4th Sunday of Lent.

As the eldest in a family of eight children, Mount Carmel Sister Beth Fitzpatrick got to know her way around the kitchen from an early age. She shared a few of her family’s favorite recipes for Lenten Fridays – or anytime.

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.

"I now look forward to this each year, and I am finding that I feel a connection to my ancestors in a way that I never had before." - Kim Roberts, NOLA Catholic Parenting

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.

Irma Thomas will headline the April 1 ‘Hope Fest’ in support of the life-affirming mission of Hotel Hope.

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.

Faith is a gift that must be shared with others, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience.

El Arzobispo Gregory Aymond rinde homenaje especial a los 80 jóvenes que fueron nombrados Monaguillos del Año por sus respectivas iglesias parroquiales.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond pays special tribute to the 80 young people who were named Altar Servers of the Year by their respective church parishes.

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.

Parishes, schools throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans hosting altars for St. Joseph's Day.

Click to read the letter from the pastor and parish leaders announcing the closure.

Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher continues to entertain us with eloquent writing about young adult life that now includes three children.

Archbishop Aymond dispenses of obligation to fast from meat on St. Patrick's Day.

Harmony Waller, 19, who died in a car accident in December, was recognized as Altar Server of the Year by her home parish of Mary Queen of Peace in Mandeville.

Youth council works with state legislature on issues that impact them. The current did well at a competition held in Washington, D.C., at the offices of Homeland Security.

Students from St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace trekked to New Orleans for a French-immersion field trip.