When I look at my sons, I see their innocence ... (and) of my God-given responsibility.

Local Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans have many programs in place to help students who are experiencing emotional distress.

Three men will be ordained transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of New Orleans on May 20 at St. Louis Cathedral. Jorge Gomez is one of them.

The 2023 Holy Spirit novena celebrates its 10th year at a Lacombe Catholic church May 19-27.

In the past 48 years, more than 10,000 men and women have received the medallion as a token of thanks for their Christ-like service to the church.

Students at Academy of Our Lady in Marrero can partake of knowledge in the culinary field in the school's ProStart academic majors culinary classes and gain a "head start" on a future career.

Lisa Gennusa Flood is the Council of Catholic School Cooperative Club's 2023 "Regina Matrum" awardee. She generously gives us a glimpse of how she strengthens the kingdom of God with the gifts he's given her, especially that of a mother to many.

Dr. David W. Robinson-Morris is working with a major Catholic philanthropic organization – FADICA – to assess the challenges and dreams of Black Catholics.

A local bakery offers tips on planning one of the most enjoyable aspects of the wedding celebration: the cake!

In a reflection for the Clarion Herald's Bridal section, Victoria Donze thanks the people who encouraged her during preparations for her marriage to Chris DiBenedetto.

The crime was unthinkable: John Charles' only daughter Lauren was murdered by her estranged husband. Now, the De La Salle teacher says the Holy Spirit has protected him.

A local family gets chance of a lifetime – celebrating Mass on Ash Wednesday with Pope Francis at the Basilica of St. Sabina on the Aventine Hill in Rome.

A $149,525 grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) will help the Society St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of New Orleans help the elderly get immunizations.

St. Mary's Academy joins with Ochsner to offer its students an opportunity to not only explore the field of nursing but have opportunities for internships and possible jobs at Ochsner Health facilities.

"One of the joys of this past year has been watching him develop into his own person." -- Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

Talented thespians abound at Mount Carmel Academy's STK program. Holy Cross School's Kameron Callahan enjoys being the male lead in productions, including the current Xanadu.

Mount Carmel teacher Madi Hannan has recently been recognized for achieving national board certification by the National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) Network. She said it took much self-reflection and awareness of how she taught in the classroom.

Check out the Clarion Herald's 16-page Summer Activities section, filled with information on summer camps and activities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

The issue of a child conceived in rape is difficult to talk about, but a man and a woman who are alive today because their mothers chose life offer profound wisdom.

Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher continues to entertain us with eloquent writing about young adult life that now includes three children.