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.

"Infinite Dignity" teaches that human beings possess a priceless worth referred to as dignity. And that “the dignity of others is to be respected in all circumstances, ..."

Recently, I was asked to be a speaker at the upcoming St. Dominic’s Women’s Summit called “Harmony of Hearts: Confronting Loneliness, Conquering Distraction, Championing Justice” which will be held on Sept. 14.

Kindergarten – prepped, ready and here we come! Except … kindergarten hasn’t come! Not yet anyway.

When one idea leads to another, you end up with something like #flatfrcooper.

Catholic schools’ 2024 prep football schedules. All games kick off at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Pope Francis met with members of the Afghan Community Association in Italy in a meeting room behind the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Aug. 7.

"There’s a cafe named Evolve Coffee + Matcha on West Esplanade in Metairie that embodies Widmer’s contention – that business is about bringing people together – and I just have to share its story."

Generational connections are often closer than we realize; we just need to pay attention, said Dr. Patricia Prechter, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Holy Cross.

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.

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.

Clarion Herald sports editor Ron Brocato reflects on his relationship with WGNO TV Sports Director Ed Daniels, who passed away Friday, Aug. 16.

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.

Events in the Archdiocese from August 17 to October 4, 2024. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org NEXT ISSUE: August 31, 2024

The Archdiocese of New Orleans recognized the restoration of the permanent diaconate with an Aug. 2 dinner at St. Philip Neri Parish in Metairie.

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.

"Life can change in an instant, and that’s what has happened to me and my family."

The Christian life in many ways can be boiled down to this: Are you a walking saint?

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.

Have you ever experienced a family vacation that includes several generations? If you have, you know it takes a lot of advanced planning.