The National Catholic Educational Association Convention in New Orleans last week held many sessions to help Catholic educators continue their mission of academic excellence with God in the mix. One session, “The State of Catholic Education,” held April 21 was a discussion on how well Catholic schools as a whole nationwide fared during the pandemic and how we need to keep the positive momentum going.

The founder of an internet safety initiative told Catholic school teachers and administrators that social media platforms can lure children into dark places.

The vocation of Catholic education was lauded as a sacred calling by those speaking on the inaugural day of the National Catholic Educational Association’s conference in New Orleans.

Leading lights in Catholic education were recognized by the NCEA Monday night.

New stars may spring from upcoming district and state championship meets. Ron Brocato highlights a few of the best in track and field - St. Scholastica’s Samantha Zelden (2015) and Archbishop Rummel”s Ja’Marr Chase (2017).

Catholic educators from across the country are convening in New Orleans this week.

Events in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans from April 20-May 20, 2022. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org. Next issue: April 30, 2022.

The annual Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal campaign is the largest fundraiser to support all programs for the disadvantaged operated by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans. This year's campaign raised more than $1.8 million.

A detailed timeline of events from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday is proving to be a helpful visual aid at St. Matthew the Apostle.

Edgar "Dooky" Chase III was honored by Loyola University New Orleans, his alma mater, with its highest award – the Integritas Vitae – for upholding the Jesuit values of integrity, service to others and having moral character.

Students from across the Archdiocese of New Orleans – including those at Mary, Queen of Peace School in Mandeville – are participating in Living Stations of the Cross this Holy Week.

Events from April 2-20, 2022 Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org Next issue will be April 16, 2022

The Council of Catholic School Cooperative Clubs is dedicated to family, love of God and education. Its Clothe-A-Child effort to help children in needs is one way they fulfill these goals.

Loyola University won its first national championship in basketball in 77 years by defeating Talladega in the NAIA finals in Kansas City.

Divine Mercy Catholic Parish in Kenner unites in a Lenten project to bring joy to children with cancer.

The University of Holy Cross will host its inaugural Crawfish Boil Cook-off on Saturday, April 2, from noon to 4 p.m.

Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans offer Lenten meals during Lent.

Sally Farrell found her niche in life – caring for birds – and brings their magnificence to kids and adults in lively presentations through her nonprofit Wind in My Feathers.

Willwoods Community selected two seniors at Pope John Paul II High School in Slidell to receive its annual Rev. Thomas E. Chambers Scholastic Award for 2022. They are Aidan Combs and Breanna Sebring.

Clarion Herald's Ron Brocato presents its elite Boys' Basketball Team for the 2021-22 season.