The Archdiocese of New Orleans has brought the Red Bird Ministry to the area to help individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one, especially a child.

Msgr. Allen Roy, 93, returned to Holy Spirit Church Oct. 23 – the parish he helped build 50 years ago – to tell stories of effective lay leadership and family unity.

Karen Baker was on the Sea of Galilee when her Times-Picayune editor called to tell her she and 200 others were losing their jobs. It's amazing what's happened since.

Father John Tran, pastor of Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Mandeville, has been named auxiliary bishop of Atlanta by Pope Francis. He will be ordained Jan. 23, 2023.

The following information is the most recent available for church weddings at various parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Contact the parishes to schedule your wedding date and for the churches’ wedding guidelines. This is not a comprehensive list.

This year’s Black Saints Celebration, set for Nov. 5, will begin with a procession from Bunny Friend Playground to St. Mary of the Angels Church in New Orleans, where the culminating prayer service will be held.

Father Joseph Palermo, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church in Metairie, includes these conflict-management tips on one of the many handouts he gives to his marriage-prep couples. However, even long-married couples can benefit from them!

School Food and Nutrition Services, Inc. – the archdiocesan office that operates the breakfast and lunch programs at 60 Catholic elementary and high school cafeterias – works throughout the year to make its menu offerings both nutritious and delicious.

There is no reason for young people to get lost in the enormity of St. Louis Cathedral, thanks to a new guide.

Our Kids’ Clarion series on items found inside every Catholic church continues this month with a look at the altar and the tabernacle.

Letter from Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans To: Clergy, Religious, and Laity in the Archdiocese of New Orleans

Events from Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2022. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org. Next issue: October 29, 2022 (bi-weekly)

Knights of Columbus, Ascencion of Our Lord Council 9623, recently held a soccer challenge.

Brother Martin’s “Mary Monday” rosaries offer students 20 precious minutes of peace during the often hectic first day of the school week.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond encourages the Young Church to use the autumn months to refocus their attention on God and neighbor.

The Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem is an ecumenical nonprofit of volunteers that supports many different ministries and causes.

The 49th Bridge City Gumbo Festival resumes Oct. 14-16 on the grounds of Holy Guardian Angels Mission Church.

The St. Louis IX Art Society has only just begun its second year of programming but has accomplished so much. All are invited to the society’s first gala-fundraiser, set for Nov.3.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, celebrating 75 years as a parish, grows in faith through educational programs. The parish recently added the ACTS (Adoration, Community, Theology and Service) retreat for men and women, and parishioner Erin Roussel writes about it.

St. Francis of Assisi’s respect for all of God’s creation was celebrated today at his namesake New Orleans parish.