• A Purple Knight legacy: The priests of St. Augustine
    A Purple Knight legacy: The priests of St. Augustine
    St. Augustine High School has produced more Black Catholic priests than any other school in the U.S., says Father Tony Ricard '82. A special Mass is planned at the school April 23.
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  • Abp. Aymond: Holy Week prepares us for Easter joy
    Abp. Aymond: Holy Week prepares us for Easter joy
    In his March column for Kids’ Clarion, Archbishop Gregory Aymond encourages the Young Church to take part in the special observances and liturgies available to all Catholics during Holy Week.
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  • Ursuline junior coordinates blanket-making drive to warm all ages
    Ursuline junior coordinates blanket-making drive to warm all ages
    Blankets made by Ursuline students to help several nonprofits.
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  • Sacrament of marriage is supposed to mirror eternal love of the Trinity
    Sacrament of marriage is supposed to mirror eternal love of the Trinity
    Father Joseph Palermo provides his insights into the sacrament of marriage in this Kids’ Clarion Q&A.
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  • Mount Carmel Academy becomes STEM-certified
    Mount Carmel Academy becomes STEM-certified
    This all-girls' school earns a STEM certification from Cognia (a merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress).
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  • New Covenant House director identifies with youth
    New Covenant House director identifies with youth
    Meet Rheneisha M. Robertson, the new executive director of Covenant House New Orleans, a safe haven for homeless and human-trafficked youth ages 16-22.
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  • Art & essay contests announced by archdiocese, Brother Martin High
    Art & essay contests announced by archdiocese, Brother Martin High
    The Archdiocese of New Orleans is looking for artists of all ages to submit entries to a Eucharist-themed art contest, while Brother Martin High has launched an essay contest for 5th-7th graders on the “Joy of the Resurrection.”
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  • Catholic luminaries: Faith, science not at odds
    Catholic luminaries: Faith, science not at odds
    Husband and wife Jaclyn and David Warren collaborate on a new book, "“Brilliant!” geared to show middle school students that science and religion are compatible.
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  • Friends form nonprofit to fight suicide
    Friends form nonprofit to fight suicide
    A group of friends – several from Cabrini High School – formed a group to help prevent suicide among adolescents and teens
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  • New department aims to form ‘lifelong disciples’
    New department aims to form ‘lifelong disciples’
    The core mission of the new Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation is to "form lifelong disciples."
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  • Pandemic sparked hasty creativity for fundraisers
    Pandemic sparked hasty creativity for fundraisers
    When the coronavirus hit in March 2020, schools had to quickly pivot plans for their annual fundraisers. Several held virtual only events for the first time.
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  • Artistic expression inspired by civil rights story
    Artistic expression inspired by civil rights story
    Brother Martin student Jace Patin gives his response to a visit to the school by New Orleanian Leona Tate, one of the first African-Americans to desegregate McDonogh 19 Elementary School, in collaboration with a class assignment, "The Portraits of Social Justice" led by Art I teacher Don Guidry.
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  • Young adults mobilize to ‘ARISE’ as church leaders
    Young adults mobilize to ‘ARISE’ as church leaders
    The Archdiocese of New Orleans’ James Behan Jr. reports on a recent virtual conference that explored the ministerial gifts of young-adult Catholics.
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  • Student Mass community at Loyola nurtures faith
    Student Mass community at Loyola nurtures faith
    Loyola student Masses go on despite COVID-19.
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  • OLPS, Abp. Hannan alumna stays close to her Catholic school roots
    OLPS, Abp. Hannan alumna stays close to her Catholic school roots
    Kids' Clarion will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an occasional update from its archive of stories. Here we catch up with Kayla Herrington Siemann, who was an eighth grader at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Chalmette when we last spoke with her in 2000.
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  • Loyola, Ochsner partner in four-year nursing program
    Loyola, Ochsner partner in four-year nursing program
    Loyola University New Orleans and Ochsner Health will partner on a bachelor of science program in nursing, beginning in the fall of 2021.
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  • New book on Leah Chase aimed at all age groups
    New book on Leah Chase aimed at all age groups
    Long-time friend of chef Leah Chase writes her second book about the icon "Queen of Creole Cuisine." "A Long Way from the Strawberry Path: The Life of Leah Chase" will be launched Oct. 8 from 4-6 p.m. at Melba’s, 1525 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans.
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  • Free child car-seat safety guidance available weekly
    Free child car-seat safety guidance available weekly
    Nationwide car seat check event happening Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at two locations locally: the St. Bernard Government Complex, 8201 West Judge Perez in Chalmette, and Leblanc Pediatrics, 219 South Tyler St., Covington.
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  • Ursuline ‘blazes’ a diverse trail toward inclusion
    Ursuline ‘blazes’ a diverse trail toward inclusion
    Interim president at Ursuline Academy in New Orleans works with a task force to add more inclusion and diversity at all levels of the school.
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  • Xavier University receives $20 million anonymous windfall
    Xavier University receives $20 million anonymous windfall
    A $20 million gift from an anonymous donor has become Xavier University of Louisiana’s largest private donation from an individual in the university's history.
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