"The Catholic Church recognizes God at work in the world and in other people, he said. Its vision, and its heart, is as expansive as the sky over the Mongolian steppe." - Pope Francis

Deacon Keith Strohm had a major conversion in college, and his life has been devoted to helping Catholic priests and parishioners enhance discipleship.

Abp. Aymond says progress has been made in the archdiocese's efforts to reorganize its finances and offer healing to survivors of clerical sexual abuse.

The U.S., according to the Small Arms Survey has the highest rate of guns per person in the world ... the only nation with more guns than people.

"While God knows our heart, it’s still essential for us to acknowledge our sins and repent." - Jenny Dendinger

"No one teaches you in the school of life the paradox of motherhood – the holding close; the letting go." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

Notre Dame Seminary will celebrate its 100 years on South Carrollton Avenue Sept. 14-16 with a rector’s dinner, documentary film premiere and Centennial Mass.

Pope Francis: Our Lady of Guadalupe and other recognized Marian apparitions show clearly how evangelization does not require complicated plans.

The two Jesuits from the New Orleans area are Chris Ross and Paolo Taffaro. Ross will study at St. Louis University. Taffaro will study at Fordham University in New York.

September 2, 2023 - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalm 63:2,3-4,5-6,8-9 Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27

"There will never be an offense in purple and gold like 2019, but the 2023 version has a chance to be special." - Ed Daniels

Teens from St. Scholastica Academy in Covington took a memorable pilgrimage to France over the summer.

To celebrate my 25th year, the Clarion Herald will present “Silver Anniversary Elite” teams to encompass those decades through the 2023-24 school year.

Guest commentary on the March 5, 2023, story in the Times-Picayune "Growing in Fear: Increasing number of interstate shootings sows alarm in New Orleans"

Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org EVENTS from Sept. 6-23, 2023 NEXT ISSUE: Sept. 16, 2023

The legacy of the Mercy Sisters will live on at Holy Name of Jesus School and within the hearts of all the students that the sisters taught over the years in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.