Message from Archbishop Aymond for Christmas 2021

" ... and we light a rose candle as a symbol for joy – that the Savior is almost here." - Archbishop Aymond

Archbishop Gregory Aymond gives his personal summary and reflections of the November 2021 meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, shepherd of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, expresses gratitude for God's ever-present love as Thanksgiving approaches.

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.

"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

Hurricane Ida update and locations of Catholic Charities case management.

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.

In his homily Sunday at St. Louis Cathedral, Archbishop Gregory Aymond reassured people that they will never be abandoned by a loving God.

Archbishop Aymond gives his pastoral care amid the latest COVID spike.

Archbishop Aymond says music creates a sacred atmosphere for the Mass that helps Catholics lifts their hearts and mind to God.

"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

Archbishop Gregory Aymond offers his summary of the recent USCCB Bishops' conference.

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.

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.

Archbishop Aymond encourages more people to dress appropriately for Mass as a way of showing respect to God and neighbor.

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.

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.

"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.

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.