Migrants come because most often they and their families are extremely poor, and they cannot find jobs to support their families.

The planned reorganization of several parishes, scheduled to take effect July 1, 2024, could affect church availability. Contact the parishes for more information.

Kids’ Clarion visited the STREAM lab at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Chalmette to learn about the fun ways children are honing their designing and engineering skills.

St. Francis Xavier Parish in Metairie will celebrate its centennial on April 20 with a 4 p.m. Vigil Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond. A reception will follow.

As scores of second graders prepare to receive their first holy Communion this month, Archbishop Gregory Aymond reminds Catholics of what a privilege it is to be able to meet Jesus in the Eucharist.

More than 450 men, women and children entered the Catholic Church in the archdiocese at the Easter Vigil. Here's a Clarion Herald scroll of our new Catholics.

Contributing writer Macie Capote offers several suggestions on how to prioritize items in a budget for the perfect wedding reception.

The permanent diaconate will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the archdiocese in August. Deacon Ray Duplechain says a listening ear is a deacon's hallmark.

Father Stephen Fichter, a frequent visitor to New Orleans, has cowritten a screenplay for an Amazon Prime movie, "Trinity's Triumph," about the lives of three young priests.

St. Benedict the Poor students used bold acrylics and their imaginations to draw their image of how the church is the heart of the community.

Archbishop Aymond shares encouraging news.

St. Mary's Dominican High School's "Ultraviolet" robotics team makes history as the first all-girls' team from the state to qualify for the world competition in Houston this month.

“The Shrine on State Street” marks its centennial – and its love for Our Lady of Prompt Succor – with an eye-opening documentary on WYES premiering April 15.

Catholic church parishes are becoming more proactive than ever in their ministerial outreach to soon-to-be and new mothers and their children.

The program, which includes a presentation on St. Faustina’s visions of Christ, the resulting artwork and a concert of sacred music, will be repeated tonight at 7 p.m. at St. Louis Cathedral. All are welcome.

Archbishop Aymond shares invitation to New Orleans events as the southern "Juan Diego" pilgrimage of the National Eucharistic Revival passes through New Orleans June 7-9, 2024.

College sports is a whole new game.

Alexa Schexnaildre finds joy in her suffering.

Writer feels at home at Clarion Herald.

A fire apparently caused by an electrical malfunction damaged about one-fourth of St. Pius X Mission Church in Crown Point on Monday, Father Luke Nguyen said today.