Archbishop Gregory Aymond applauds Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards for his death row clemency reconsideration.

Ben de Boisblanc, who died Aug. 6, was born with special needs, and his life of prayer and dedication to the Mass brought everyone he met closer to Jesus.

Since suicide is a tragically sad occurrence throughout the world, let’s examine both global and U.S. facts and ways to help prevent suicides.

Seventy people took their final step toward American citizenship at a poignant naturalization ceremony hosted Sept. 21 at Ursuline Academy in New Orleans.

Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans celebrated its 100th anniversary Sept. 16 as the place where thousands of men have prepared for the priesthood.

A rare liturgy marked the beginning of the new ministry of Abbot Gregory Boquet as leader of the Benedictine monks of St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary College.

Dominican Padre Manuel Solorzano gives us his homily in Spanish for the weekend of Sept. 23-24.

The Missionary Childhood Association (MCA), one of the works of the Pontifical Mission Societies, operates under the guiding principle of “Children Helping Children.” School-based mission coordinators, charged with reminding young people of their baptismal calling to be evangelists, traded tips at a recent workshop.

September 17, 2023 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 27:30-28:7 Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35

St. Charles Borromeo’s Lisa Benoit kicks off a new Kids’ Clarion series called “Teachable Moments,” which will explore the vocational callings of Catholic elementary school educators in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

EVENTS in the Archdiocese of New Orleans from Sept. 24-Oct. 17, 2023. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org NEXT ISSUE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Lisa Janusa shares her experience at a recent retreat in Luling centering on the "Flame of Love Movement" of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Milestones in early childhood bring much enjoyment, such as Dr. Witcher's morning car rides with the vocals of her two 4-year-olds and sometimes her 2-year-old joining in.

What's up with the memes about Nick Sabin?

A special garden at St. Angela Merici Parish and School has inspiring messages for visitors – both young and old.

Dominican Padre Manuel Solorzano gives us the homily for Sept. 16-17 weekend in Spanish.

See the parish Facebook page "Holy Family Catholic Church of Luling" to register for future FIRE Nights.

Brother Augustin Nelson, superior provincial in Haiti, called for the Sacred Heart community to “form a chain of prayer around Haiti.” Students are gathering daily for a perpetual rosary campaign.

Ron Brocato's take on the best prep football players in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic high schools from 1997-2023.

Kids’ Clarion 2023-24 kicks off with this message from Archbishop Gregory Aymond – one that should resonate 24/7/365: Let us always count our blessings.