Dominican High School Class of ’72 donated a bronze sculpture commissioned by a world-renowned Italian sculptor to the school.

Thousands of U.S. Catholics streamed into Lucas Oil Stadium Wednesday night for the opening of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress – the first to be held in 83 years .

The missionary zeal of Immaculate Conception Parish in Marrero, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 13, has fueled the West Bank parish since its origins.

Following the recent merger of several parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans on July 1, the new pastors of the merged parishes are adapting to their roles and working to foster community within their congregations.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans ​released the following statement on the former priest Anthony Odiong.

Catholic elementary and secondary schools recently selected distinguished graduates for recognition by the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

In a world gone mad – in a country shaken to its 1960s core – the message seems to be clear: We need to examine our unexamined lives.

New Orleans native and former Ascension of Our Lord parishioner Angelle Hall received the Rev. Charles Forsyth Award from the Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA) for exceptional leadership in Catholic campus ministry.

My friend Karlie has been cutting hair for many years, but this haircut was different.

"For the past three years, we have been blessed with the opportunity to visit the beach – thanks to the generosity of my husband’s godparents. Last year, I began a yearly summer album for my mother-in-law, and I ordered a second copy for myself."

When founders of Hope and Purpose Ministries, Deacon Larry and Andi Oney, were invited to host as emcees at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, Deacon Oney found Esther 4:14 particularly meaningful.

Pope Francis called on society to act courageously and together to combat it.

Maryknoll – the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America – has prepared an action alert for us. Please kindly complete and send it (see: https://bit.ly/3Ld0pfs).

As training camp in California approaches quickly, I will answer the question again: Can the Saints win with Derek Carr?

Events in the Archdiocese from July 11 to August 23, 2024. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org NEXT ISSUE: July 20, 2024

The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops (LCCB) recently completed its work during the 2024 legislative session. The LCCB followed a process of discernment, reflection and prayer through the lens of Catholic social teaching.

During the 1940s, not only did New Orleans’ prep schools sweep the state rally championship games, but the runners-up were also Crescent City schools over that 10-year span.

It started out as a normal June morning at sea for Brother Martin graduate and Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadet William Flores, but things started moving very quickly during a life-saving rescue of three Cubans adrift at sea for 15 days.

Among the 1 million people who annually travel to Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, most go with no expectation of a physical healing or witnessing a supernatural experience that can’t be explained.

The final Mass of St. Gertrude the Great Parish was celebrated June 30 in Des Allemands by Father Ray Hymel, St. Gertrude’s pastor.