" ... we had lived in several of the same places and, in fact, that the gentleman had grown up in the neighboring town from mine and attended the high school that was our fierce rival."

La peregrinación San Juan Diego partirá desde la punta de Texas en Brownsville, pasando por Corpus Christi (el Cuerpo de Cristo), rodeará el Golfo de México, y pasará por Nueva Orleáns y, la parte sureste de Estados Unidos, en su camino hacia Indianápolis.

Reconcile New Orleans has given many young adults a chance to learn valuable skills not only in the workforce but in life. Its Cafe Reconcile offers training for the hospitality industry by offering home-cooked food. Catering, on- and off-site is also offered by the program.

Marzo 17, 2024 5º Domingo de Cuaresma Juan 12:-20-33

Fifth Sunday of Lent Jeremiah 31:31-24 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

The Order of St. Louis IX award, established in 1975 to honor those laypersons who have contributed their time and talents to the church, was presented in ceremonies on March 3, 2024.

Having taught kindergartners at Mary Queen of Peace (MQP) School in Mandeville for 16 years, Marijo Abruscato Rapp knows a thing or two about getting children off to a great start in school. Read her insightful Q&A here!

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini's early missionary years in the United States are chronicled in the $40 million blockbuster movie, "Cabrini" now in theaters nationwide. Cabrini High School, locally, has ties to Mother Cabrini because she founded an orphanage on the school's site and lived and worked there. Cabrini hosted a preview screening of the movie with a reception March 7, the day before it opened to the public.

St. Scholastica junior point guard Emilee Duet’s contribution of 16 points per game earned her 2023-24 Clarion Herald Elite Basketball Team Outstanding Player accolades.

Archdiocesan events from March 19-June 3, 2024 Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org NEXT ISSUE: MARCH 30, 2024

Clarion Herald associate editor Christine Bordelon is retiring and writes this farewell column.

What is one need in your parish you can fill? - Ty Salvant, NOLA Catholic Parenting

Special planning for her son's birthday "makes me happy." Beautiful memories for Dr. Heather!

Divine Mercy novena begins Good Friday. ending with Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7.

Get the latest information on summer camps and activities for 2024 in our 16-page special section!

Father Jose Roel Lungay, former pastor at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in the Bayou Liberty area of Slidell, recently passed away. He was 63 years old and deeply loved by parishioners, friends and family as was evident at a Funeral Mass celebrated March 8 by Archbishop Gregory Aymond.

Priest appointments by Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Archdiocese of New Orleans

Pope Francis had asked the commission to ensure the compliance of local churches with “Vos Estis Lux Mundi” – his 2019 decree, updated in 2023, which revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable.

National Eucharistic Revival passes through New Orleans: June 9, at 9 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, then procession around Jackson Square; June 7, eucharistic procession from Notre Dame Seminary to St. Rita Church; music by The Vigil Project (time to be announced).

" ... let us tirelessly pray for peace in Gaza, and everywhere." - Tony Magliano