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

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.

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.

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.

Pope Francis' message, released to German Catholics on May 29.

St. Augustine High School Marching 100 traveled to France to participate in memorial ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the American landing at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, the offensive that led to the Allies’ victory in WWII.

Everson and Mohr are among 19 Jesuits to be ordained in the United States, Canada and Haiti this year. All have undergone extensive and holistic training.

Participants in the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July, and Catholics throughout the U.S., have the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence by participating in the events of the eucharistic revival.

Congregation of St. Joseph Sister Anne died April 8 at Mount St. Mary Convent in Wichita, Kansas. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated April 13.

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson had a special present for Pope Francis when she met him April 12 in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis, speaking at the end of his April 3 general audience, said, “Once again I renew my firm call for an immediate cease-fire” in Gaza.

Archbishop Aymond shares invitation to New Orleans events as the southern "Juan Diego" pilgrimage of the National Eucharistic Revival passes through New Orleans June 7-9, 2024.

The annual Mass of Thanksgiving for priests, deacons and religious of the Archdiocese of New Orleans who are celebrating significant anniversaries of service will take place April 7 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St., in New Orleans.

March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday Readings

The pope urged the bishops to work for a church in which migrants “do not feel judged but welcomed, where they can quench their hunger and thirst and revive hope.”

La peregrinación San Juan Diego partirá desde la punta de Texas en Brownsville, pasando por Corpus Christi (el Cuerpo de Cristo), rodeará el Golfo de México, y pasará por Nueva Orleáns y, la parte sureste de Estados Unidos, en su camino hacia Indianápolis.

Fifth Sunday of Lent Jeremiah 31:31-24 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

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