• ‘A Place at the Table’ for Black saint candidates
    ‘A Place at the Table’ for Black saint candidates
    by Macie Capote
    The St. Louis IX Art Society and St. Joseph Abbey are collaborating to screen “A Place at the Table: African-Americans on the Path to Sainthood,” a film directed by David Michael Warren that shines a light on six African-American men and women on a path to become the first African-American saints.
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  • God’s Special Children’s Mass marks 20 years
    God’s Special Children’s Mass marks 20 years
    by Kim Roberts
    Knowing from first-hand experience that special-needs children can present unique challenges to parents while attending Mass, U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey and his wife Joy set out to find a way for families to participate fully in Mass.
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  • Calendar — September 14, 2024
    Calendar — September 14, 2024
    Events in the Archdiocese from September 14 to October 25, 2024. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org NEXT ISSUE: September 28, 2024
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  • NOLA Catholic Youth Conference slated for Sept. 28
    NOLA Catholic Youth Conference slated for Sept. 28
    by Kim Roberts
    Jesuit High School will be the site of the 37th annual NOLA Catholic Youth Conference, sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office, on Sept. 28.
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  • A 65-year Christian Brother legacy is celebrated
    A 65-year Christian Brother legacy is celebrated
    by Peter Finney Jr.
    There is a daily, 20-minute block of instruction at Christian Brothers School in City Park that, in essence, is a homily lived out through the life of Christian Brother John Mai.
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  • Abp. Aymond to receive ACCESS Champion  for Life Award Sept. 5
    Abp. Aymond to receive ACCESS Champion for Life Award Sept. 5
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond will receive the 2024 ACCESS Pro-Life Champion Award at the Joie de Vivre Dinner on Sept. 5 at Metairie Country Club, 580 Woodvine Ave., Metairie.
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  • Where in the whole, wide world is #flatfrcooper? You never know
    Where in the whole, wide world is #flatfrcooper? You never know
    by Karen Baker
    When one idea leads to another, you end up with something like #flatfrcooper.
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  • History of New Orleans’ Catholic press dates to 1842
    History of New Orleans’ Catholic press dates to 1842
    by Peter Finney Jr.
    In its history, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has had several Catholic newspapers chronicling the church and its people on a local, national and international level.
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  • Jesuit senior makes waves at Olympic trials
    Jesuit senior makes waves at Olympic trials
    by Kim Roberts
    Jesuit High School senior swimmer Enzo Solitario qualified in the 100-meter butterfly for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials held in June at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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  • Fête-Dieu du Mississippi bestows blessings upon Louisiana
    Fête-Dieu du Mississippi bestows blessings upon Louisiana
    by Kim Roberts
    Born from humble beginnings 10 years ago on the bayou, the annual Fête-Dieu du Têche crossed over to the mighty Mississippi River this year for a historic two-day Eucharistic procession.
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  • Permanent diaconate: 50 years of spiritual service
    Permanent diaconate: 50 years of spiritual service
    by Kim Roberts
    The Archdiocese of New Orleans recognized the restoration of the permanent diaconate with an Aug. 2 dinner at St. Philip Neri Parish in Metairie.
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  • A prayerful, united start to the new school year
    A prayerful, united start to the new school year
    by Kim Roberts
    More than 3,000 teachers, faculty and staff representing 67 Catholic schools attended a day of formation on Aug. 2 hosted by the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation.
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  • Permeate the world with a Christ-like example
    Permeate the world with a Christ-like example
    by Peter Finney Jr.
    The Christian life in many ways can be boiled down to this: Are you a walking saint?
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  • ‘Liberating’ Catholic history
    ‘Liberating’ Catholic history
    by Peter Finney Jr.
    Through the marvel of digitization, all 61-plus years of Clarion Herald history are available for review or research – free of charge – to anyone typing in a simple word search on a computer.
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  • Statement from Archdiocese of New Orleans on media reports
    Statement from Archdiocese of New Orleans on media reports
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond released the following statement on Aug. 8 to all priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
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  • Sacramentals for the Catholic on the geaux
    Sacramentals for the Catholic on the geaux
    by Kim Roberts
    The Covington-based non-profit, Catholic Geaux Bags provides portable carriers containing 12 sacramentals for Catholics on the go.
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  • Before and after artwork: Mary’s ‘new’ model of faith
    Before and after artwork: Mary’s ‘new’ model of faith
    by Macie Capote
    After months of planning, Mount Carmel Academy revived its iconic Mary statue, which resides in the school’s grotto.
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  • New podcast explores how sisters can flourish
    New podcast explores how sisters can flourish
    by Macie Capote
    The Loyola Institute for Ministry’s Flourishing Sisterhood Project has been teaching, empowering and amplifying the voices of religious sisters in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for just over two years.
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  • Family makes the ultimate Catholic road trip
    Family makes the ultimate Catholic road trip
    by Peter Finney Jr.
    In many ways, the 838-mile eucharistic road trip to the National Eucharistic Congress from Destrehan to Indianapolis that Melanie and Jules Saunée decided to take in their 15-passenger Ford Passenger Transit with Melanie’s mom and their seven children – ages 15 years to 17 months – defied spiritual gravity.
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  • National Eucharistic Congress: A true blessing
    National Eucharistic Congress: A true blessing
    by Archbishop Gregory Aymond
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond gives insight into his experience at the National Eucharistic Congress.
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