"In the blink of an eye, my entire world changed."

The Archdiocese of New Orleans pledged Sept. 13 to contribute $62.5 million plus additional real estate and insurance proceeds toward the resolution of hundreds of sexual abuse claims against priests, deacons, religious and laity who worked for the church over the past several decades.

Election season is upon us again, a time that can often tempt Christians to behave in ways that don't reflect our faith.

Fall is in the air. Those early-morning breezes were followed by rain and subsequently cooler temperatures. Perfect for kids playing outside – and for the adults to turn attention to fall pruning.

The Academy of Our Lady (AOL) in Marrero was invited to play a flag football scrimmage against Sophie B. Wright School from New Orleans during halftime of the Saints’ final preseason game against the Tennessee Titans in the Superdome on Aug. 25.

Before we human beings come to ourselves as selves or reach the “age of reason,” we delight, we rejoice and we laugh. Sometimes we laugh when we are surprised or captured by the wit of a funny joke, other times when we delight in the misfortune of our enemies.

For the past decade, Louisiana Division I high school volleyball has been dominated by just two schools: Dominican and Mount Carmel of District 8-I.

Nothing helps steady back-to-school jitters more than a blessing from a parish priest or deacon during the first week of classes.

Over the years, high school band director Michael Orkus noticed that not many middle schools offered band programs. He thought middle school students could benefit from a band program that was available across the archdiocese.

For the last five years, the Louisiana Children’s Museum has carved an imposing niche amid the moss-covered oaks, towering magnolias and peaceful lagoons of City Park after having resided for more than 30 years on Julia Street in New Orleans.

Those who have seen Charles Barkley on television realize the loquacious NBA Hall of Famer seldom is at a loss for words.

Queridos hermanos: El domingo pasado vimos cómo Jesús iba recorriendo Galilea “haciendo el bien”, o sea predicando la Buena Nueva, haciendo curaciones, etc.

The St. Louis IX Art Society and St. Joseph Abbey are collaborating to screen “A Place at the Table: African-Americans on the Path to Sainthood,” a film directed by David Michael Warren that shines a light on six African-American men and women on a path to become the first African-American saints.

Pope Francis receives a gift from a child in traditional dress during his visit to the Holy Trinity Humanistic School in Baro, Papua New Guinea, Sept. 8. - CNS Photo / Vatican Media

Knowing from first-hand experience that special-needs children can present unique challenges to parents while attending Mass, U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey and his wife Joy set out to find a way for families to participate fully in Mass.

Events in the Archdiocese from September 14 to October 25, 2024. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org NEXT ISSUE: September 28, 2024

Each of us has moaned at some point about receiving a jury duty notice, compelling, under the force of law, our appearance as potential jurors.

As Catholics and Americans, we are blessed to be able to participate in our nation’s political and public life.