The iGiveCatholic online giving campaign – begun in 2015 by the Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached new heights, both locally and nationally.

Letter from Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond to clergy, religious and laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans regarding the upcoming collection for religious on Dec. 11-12.

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.

A Louisiana Right to Life exec is heartened that six Supreme Court justices asked questions that seemed to support Mississippi’s abortion ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Dr. RaeNell Houston, executive director of the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation, has been appointed to the NCEA's board of directors for a three-year term.

The Salesian province of St. Philip the Apostle recent celebration of profession and ordination anniversaries included two priests assigned to the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

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.

Beautiful "Readers Respond" letter received from Houma-Thibodaux Bishop Shelton J. Fabre

Archbishop Gregory Aymond gives his personal summary and reflections of the November 2021 meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The Clarion Herald continues its celebration of “The Gift of Priesthood” with this reflection from Archbishop Emeritus Alfred C. Hughes, 13th archbishop of New Orleans.

The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17.

"(The) Holy Father’s challenge in Laudato Si’ (calls) us to exert public pressure “to bring about decisive political action." - Tony Magliano

Freedom is built on truth, he said, and “the truth of faith is not an abstract theory, but the reality of the living Christ, who touches the daily and overall meaning of personal life.”

"Every diocese in the world has been asked by Pope Francis to begin a local synod process on Oct. 17. ... continental synod meetings (will be held) from September 2022 through March 2023. Then the synod is expected to take place in Rome in October 2023." - Archbishop Aymond

The law is a path and “may the Lord help people walk along the path of the Ten Commandments, however, by looking at Christ’s love, the encounter with Christ, knowing that the encounter with Jesus is more important than all the commandments,” he said. - (Excerpt)

La Asociación Nacional de Músicos Pastorales, que apoya la formación de ministros de música, instrumentistas y, miembros del coro en las Iglesias Católicas de todo el país, celebró su conferencia anual en Nueva Orleáns la semana pasada.

Former Jesuit High student and teacher Danny Fitzpatrick has finished a new translation of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, "The Divine Comedy," about humanity's search for God.

Archbishop Aymond says his "first priority is the spiritual welfare of the people of the Archdiocese, particularly, in this case, those who find sustenance in this form of the Mass."