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.

Writer feels at home at Clarion Herald.

" ... while we should joyfully live the “here” of the 50-day-long Easter celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, we mustn’t forget the “not yet” of his crucifixion ..." - Tony Magliano

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond's Easter message.

“In a world dominated by appearances ...," Pope Francis wrote,, people need to cultivate the virtue of prudence to direct their actions toward what is good.

Msgr. Frank Giroir is a proud 1973 graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School, and now he's Alumnus of the Year for his selfless service as a priest since 1981.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond explains the highlights of Holy Week to the Young Church in his latest column for Kids’ Clarion.

" ... 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."

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!

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!

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

Many heads of state - as well as most Catholics and Christians - are ignoring Pope Francis' please to stop the bombings in war-torn countries.

Pope Francis said we are invited to listen to the heart in contact with the truth.

Because of recent public statements on capital punishment made by Gov. Jeff Landry, Archbishop Aymond urges the state to abolish the death penalty.

This month, we get a peek at the teaching vocation of Carmen Davis Foltz, the primary-grade religion teacher at Immaculate Conception School (ICS) in Marrero.

Have you ever brought your children to adoration? Early behavior lessons enable them to grow in love of Jesus.

Past and present, the beauty of parenthood and childhood - time passes so swiftly!