I recently returned home from walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain with my two siblings and friends. St. John Paul II said the “Way to Santiago” has been sometimes considered “as an example of the Church’s pilgrimage on its journey towards the heavenly city.

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.

In a move to secure the future of Dominican education, the Dominican Sisters of Peace have announced a significant change in the governance of four of their schools, including St. Mary’s Dominican High School in New Orleans.

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.

For the last 20 years, my Monday morning schedule included a quick check-in with Ed Daniels, who wrote a sports column for the Clarion Herald and who at the time of his unexpected death at the age of 67 was the longest-tenured sportscaster in New Orleans.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond previews the 2024 Priests' convocation on Sept. 11-13.

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.

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