Whenever you hear of a need, try to do whatever you can.

Matthew Lombard, the son of Clarion Herald business manager Mark Lombard, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2023, and that sobering news prompted his father to re-evaluate his own family priorities to ensure that each day has a meaning and a purpose.

January 7, 2024 - The Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Archbishop Gregory Aymond's statement on the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith "Declaration on the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings."

When ethics by design is not employed, we endanger the truth!

December 24, 2023 Fourth Sunday in Advent 2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8b-11, 14a, 16 Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 Luke 1:26-38

Pope Francis said he wants to be buried in the Marian basilica because “it is my great devotion,” ... he would visit St. Mary Major on Sunday mornings ... before becoming pope.

Loyola University New Orleans is among the 105 organizations from a variety of faiths that have received grants through the initiative.

“We, who have received the ‘ephphatha’ of the Spirit in baptism, also are called to be open” to the Word of God and to welcoming and serving others. - Pope Francis

A Catholic priest can bless a gay or other unmarried couple as long as it is not a formal liturgical blessing, a new Vatican document says.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond extends blessings of hope and peace to the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

“Let’s continue to pray for the serious situation in Israel and Palestine. Peace, please, peace,” the pope said.

Young adult Black Catholics from across the country met at Xavier University of Louisiana to discuss how best to make sure their voice is heard by the church.

Deacon Dennis Adams, who will retire after nearly 19 years as executive director of Christopher Homes – the archdiocese’s affordable housing ministry – says his life has been enriched by the gratitude of so many senior residents.

While our Lord Jesus has a unique, wonderful love for each one of us, he has an extra special love for the poor and vulnerable. - Tony Magliano

Archbishop Gregory Aymond's letter regarding the upcoming Retirement Fund for Religious.

Dr. Xavier A. Cole was inaugurated Nov. 10 as 18th president of Loyola University New Orleans.

Jesuit Father Brian Strassburger looks at the cluster of tents in Mexico serving as temporary shelter for people from foreign countries awaiting entrance to the United States at the Texas border. He recently celebrated Mass there. Photo | COURTESY TOM COSTANZA

Hope is nurtured by prayer and the concrete choices one makes every day.

November 26, 2023 Lectionary: 154 Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalm 23: 1-3 5-6 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46