• As Mary and Joseph did, say ‘yes’ to Jesus
    As Mary and Joseph did, say ‘yes’ to Jesus
    December 21, 2021
    Message from Archbishop Aymond for Christmas 2021
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  • Gaudete Sunday is a time for prayerful, joyful waiting
    Gaudete Sunday is a time for prayerful, joyful waiting
    December 7, 2021
    " ... and we light a rose candle as a symbol for joy – that the Savior is almost here." - Archbishop Aymond
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  • A summary of the U.S. bishops’ November meeting
    A summary of the U.S. bishops’ November meeting
    November 23, 2021
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond gives his personal summary and reflections of the November 2021 meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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  • Gratitude for God’s blessings is a holy discipline
    Gratitude for God’s blessings is a holy discipline
    November 10, 2021
    Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, shepherd of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, expresses gratitude for God's ever-present love as Thanksgiving approaches.
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  • Pray for our priests: ‘The Gift of Priesthood’
    Pray for our priests: ‘The Gift of Priesthood’
    October 26, 2021
    Nov. 7-13 is National Vocation Awareness Week in the United States. It is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renewing our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.
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  • World synod in 2023 will start with local response
    World synod in 2023 will start with local response
    October 12, 2021
    "Every diocese in the world has been asked by Pope Francis to begin a local synod process on Oct. 17. ... continental synod meetings (will be held) from September 2022 through March 2023. Then the synod is expected to take place in Rome in October 2023." - Archbishop Aymond
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  • Damage from Ida greater than initially believed
    Damage from Ida greater than initially believed
    September 28, 2021
    Hurricane Ida update and locations of Catholic Charities case management.
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  • We need to offer prayer and action for those affected by Ida
    We need to offer prayer and action for those affected by Ida
    September 14, 2021
    Archbishop Aymond reflects on the extensive damages to people's homes and lives in the wake of flooding and wind damage caused by Hurricane Ida.
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  • Abp. Aymond: God never turns a deaf ear to our suffering
    Abp. Aymond: God never turns a deaf ear to our suffering
    September 5, 2021
    In his homily Sunday at St. Louis Cathedral, Archbishop Gregory Aymond reassured people that they will never be abandoned by a loving God.
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  • COVID spike is a challenge, but we must unite
    COVID spike is a challenge, but we must unite
    August 17, 2021
    Archbishop Aymond gives his pastoral care amid the latest COVID spike.
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  • Lift every voice and sing: A sacred atmosphere
    Lift every voice and sing: A sacred atmosphere
    August 4, 2021
    Archbishop Aymond says music creates a sacred atmosphere for the Mass that helps Catholics lifts their hearts and mind to God.
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  • Grassroots process for Synod of Bishops in 2023
    Grassroots process for Synod of Bishops in 2023
    July 7, 2021
    "We expect the local phase of the synod discernment, which will be coordinated by Father Colm Cahill, our director of strategic planning, to run from October through April 2022, at which time we will forward our report to the USCCB ..." Archbishop Gregory Aymond
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  • My summary of the June meeting of U.S. bishops
    My summary of the June meeting of U.S. bishops
    June 22, 2021
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond offers his summary of the recent USCCB Bishops' conference.
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  • St. Joseph models a determination to do God's will
    St. Joseph models a determination to do God's will
    June 8, 2021
    As we continue the Year of the Eucharist and St. Joseph in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Archbishop Aymond reflects of the spiritual model of St. Joseph, particularly for men.
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  • Great diversity among ordinands is a blessing
    Great diversity among ordinands is a blessing
    May 26, 2021
    Archbishop Aymond reflects on the formation of the ordinands to become priests on June 5, the first post-COVID, allowing more of their families and friends to be present.
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  • Church attire should reflect our respect for God
    Church attire should reflect our respect for God
    May 16, 2021
    Archbishop Aymond encourages more people to dress appropriately for Mass as a way of showing respect to God and neighbor.
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  • Protecting children takes a church/family ‘village’
    Protecting children takes a church/family ‘village’
    April 13, 2021
    April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Archbishop Gregory Aymond reflects on ways churches, schools and other Catholic organizations have dedicated themselves to child safety.
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  • Walk into the tomb to see that Christ is truly alive
    Walk into the tomb to see that Christ is truly alive
    April 3, 2021
    Archbishop Aymond's Easter greeting reminds us that Jesus is always with us in every aspect of our lives. He is truly alive and present to us always in all our joys and all our burdens.
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  • Sculpture of migrants in flight haunts the soul
    Sculpture of migrants in flight haunts the soul
    March 16, 2021
    "Angels Unawares,” is a bronze sculpture created by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, and in St. Peter's Square in Rome, since the 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees. It depicts 140 migrants and refugees from various lands and all eras of history, a replica of which is on pilgrimage across North America, coming to the front lawn of Notre Dame Seminary for six weeks beginning April 10.
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  • As we mark 12 months of challenge, Christ is here
    As we mark 12 months of challenge, Christ is here
    March 2, 2021
    Archbishop Gregory Aymond reflects on the one-year mark with COVID and the resilience of the Body of Christ, noting creativity of priests, deacons and liturgical ministers as well as all that have been lost. We look forward to the Year of the Eucharist and St. Joseph as we await the light of Christ.
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