In a world that touts self-interest and competition, simplicity and merciful love are what we need.

Pope Francis says after the pandemic ends, the world must aspire to be better and not return to its previous “sickened” normality of injustice, inequality and environmental degradation.

Jenny Dendinger and her husband have found a way to keep their 'date nights' during the pandemic.

For the last 53 years, John Perkins has led the music ministry at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Slidell. What many don't know is that he was a Canadian singing sensation and lead voice of The Crew-Cuts, who made "Sh-Boom" a worldwide No. 1 hit in the 1950s.

Watching from another state as a hurricane approaches Louisiana makes this native restless – but she keeps praying.

Pope Francis said people are called to contemplate creation as a reflection of “God’s infinite wisdom and goodness” and not act as if people are the “center of everything."

As a "warehouse specialist" for Second Harvest Food Bank, Anthony Clemons has a job delivering and organizing food for the needy. During natural disasters – such as Hurricane Laura – his job becomes a ministry.

Grandfather's exodus from Cuba taught family valuable lessons.

As we approach the upcoming local, state, and national elections, I have received many emails, calls, and letters with questions from Catholics and other people of faith regarding how to vote. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify some important points, particularly for Catholics.

Clarion Herald sports editor Ron Brocato details the fastest and the strongest track and field prep athletes of all time in the state of Louisiana.

Just as with New Orleans and pre/post-Katrina, the effects of Hurricane Laura will be life-changing for those affected.

As Christians, we understand that to get to eternal life we need a path, direction, a foundation and assistance.

When Hurricane Laura devastated southwest Louisiana, eight priests bolted into action to aid their ninth “brother” – Father Jeffrey Starkovich of St. Pius X Church in Ragley, just north of Lake Charles.

We who live in the Archdiocese of New Orleans have experienced the agony created by natural disasters. Anyone who lived through Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago understands that our lives, in many ways, are categorized as either pre-Katrina or post-Katrina.

He was 5 years old when he saw his mother sexually assaulted. He spent five years in Texas prisons for gang-related activities. And, now, Dr. Christian Bolden, a criminology professor at Loyola University New Orleans for the last 12 years, is using his redeemed life to help others.

Today’s readings spur me to think about our family becoming white.

​​​​​​​"Jesus 2020." That’s the sign my neighbor proudly displayed on her lawn this week.