• A promise to remember: ‘In sickness and in health’
    A promise to remember: ‘In sickness and in health’
    With it and through God, all things are possible, “in sickness and in health!” - Deacon Gautrau
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  • Search for order is ongoing, part of being human
    Search for order is ongoing, part of being human
    Catholic Counseling Services' intent is to accept clients where they are and assist them in achieving their desired goals.
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  • A church wedding represents more than a postcard venue
    A church wedding represents more than a postcard venue
    "A Catholic wedding in a Catholic Church is a powerful expression of faith." - Christopher O'Neill
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  • Variety of social programs available for seniors
    Variety of social programs available for seniors
    Throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans, seniors can enjoy many activities.
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  • Father Catoir always chose to ‘light a candle’
    Father Catoir always chose to ‘light a candle’
    “Eternal bliss may be a distant goal, but you don’t have to wait until you get to heaven to enjoy your precious life. You can begin right now, in the bright and beautiful promise of eternal happiness.” -- Fr. John Catoir
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  • How to honor our elders with creativity and love
    How to honor our elders with creativity and love
    On July 24, the church will celebrate the second annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.
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  • Harry Connick Jr.: His music, faith and fatherly hero
    Harry Connick Jr.: His music, faith and fatherly hero
    "Christopher Closeup": Harry Connick's faith was also shaped by (New Orleans), the city in which he was raised, and by his Catholic schooling.
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  • God has to be the answer to life’s crazy, nonstop issues
    God has to be the answer to life’s crazy, nonstop issues
    The way to the wedding altar can be harrowing, but if everyone keeps their eyes on what's most important – God – and not the problems, it is easier.
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  • Good Business Matters highlights ethical businesses
    Good Business Matters is an annual special section published by the Clarion Herald that highlights the best in business ethics in our local community.
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  • Plenty to attract animal, nature lovers at Audubon
    Plenty to attract animal, nature lovers at Audubon
    Audubon Zoo offers eight weeks of camp for kids this summer, including a service camp for campers ages 11-13.
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  • Portuguese cooking doesn’t shy away from spice
    Portuguese cooking doesn’t shy away from spice
    Betty-Ann Hickey, associate director of the Office of Worship and a first-generation American, shares how her Portuguese has impacted the meals she serves her family.
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  • Gifted students gain enrichment at Northwestern State
    Gifted students gain enrichment at Northwestern State
    ADVANCE is a three-week residential program that offers a challenging and rewarding curriculum for bright students currently in grades 7-11.
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  • Faculty-developed camps elevate MCA’s summer program
    Faculty-developed camps elevate MCA’s summer program
    At Mount Carmel Summer Camp, girls entering grades 2-8 can cobble together their own camp experience from a host of faculty-designed options.
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  • Loyola’s ‘Summer Experience’ taps into students’ creativity
    Loyola’s ‘Summer Experience’ taps into students’ creativity
    Loyola’s Summer Experience aims to spark high school students’ creativity in writing, design and filmmaking.
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  • Catholic Schools Week 2022
    Catholic Schools Week 2022
    The last 22 months of the COVD-19 pandemic, plus the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, have impacted Catholic schools in the archdiocese. But, they are rising to the challenge.
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  • A long-time prayer answered: My Mom becomes Catholic
    A long-time prayer answered: My Mom becomes Catholic
    Father Thomas Voorhies, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Ville Platte, Diocese of Lafayette, contributed the following reflection about his priesthood for the Clarion Herald's special section “The Gift of Priesthood.” Priests and bishops across the state were invited to reflect on their priestly vocation.
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  • Sacrament of sick is a blessing
    Sacrament of sick is a blessing
    Retired Msgr. Allen J. Roy shared the blessings received in the sacrament of the sick by priests at St. John Vianney Villa recently in the Clarion Herald's “The Gift of Priesthood” special section. It included columns by priests and bishops of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans and across the state of Louisiana.
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  • COVID was not the first epidemic we have faced
    COVID was not the first epidemic we have faced
    The Clarion Herald celebrated “The Gift of Priesthood” in a special section that included columns by priests and bishops across the state. Here is a reflection from Father Mark Raphael.
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  • ‘Welcome to the front line’: COVID ministry revealed heroes
    ‘Welcome to the front line’: COVID ministry revealed heroes
    The Clarion Herald continues its celebration of “The Gift of Priesthood” with this reflection by Msgr. Christopher Nalty, pastor of Good Shepherd Parish (St. Stephen Church in New Orleans).
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  • ‘Taking nothing for the journey’ is a leap of faith
    ‘Taking nothing for the journey’ is a leap of faith
    Alexandria Bishop Robert Marshall writes that true discipleship requires a heart open to Jesus Christ, which is a challenge made easier by the faith example of others.
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