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PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly ) of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans helped its elderly clients through the COVID-19 pandemic. The two day care centers reopened for in-person services in early May.

Jody DiMaggio will be ordained a transitional deacon May 12 at St. Louis Cathedral. Being a transitional deacon is the final step before being ordained a priest.

Father Nile Gross, director of the Office of Worship, explains how parishes are preparing to safely welcome Catholics back to Mass June 6 when the obligation to attend is restored.

Birdhouses and nesting boxes constructed by Academy of the Sacred Heart sixth graders are being auctioned off to raise money for freshwater tanks in New Mexico.

Lennin Dario Arroyo Martinez grew up in a family in Colombia where the Catholic faith was not truly practiced, much less revered. But then came an incredible conversion.

Sister of Notre Dame Margaret Mary Faist offered her reflection at the recent Jubilarian Mass held for special anniversaries of priests, deacons, sister and brothers recently.

Calendar events through May 28 at parishes, schools Next deadline for submissions is June 1.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish in Metairie holds Mass and a reception complete with fireworks to celebrate its centennial, growing from a small chapel to being a large vibrant parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Students and visitors are invited to step into the lives of children around the globe via a riveting new photo exhibit mounted at the school’s Harvey campus.

Nurses' Week (May 6-12, 2021) letter of thanks.

Although team state championships are unlikely in the LHSAA outdoor track championships, there are several individual standouts from archdiocesan schools.

Kids‘ Clarion spotlights the short life of St. Dominic Savio on his feast day of May 6.

Dominican Father Sergio Serrano says the statue, "Angels Unawares," in many ways tells the story of Hispanic Catholics who have come to the U.S. in search of freedom and life.

Gretna resident Nanette Carpenter will be honored May 10 at 7 p.m. at her parish church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Belle Chasse, at a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond. He will present her with a medal and a certificate for being named "Regina Matrum," mother of the year in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

On Sunday, May 9 (Mother's Day), 77 jubilarians celebrating special anniversaries in 2021 will come together at St. Rita Church, New Orleans, for a Mass in their honor offered by Archbishop Gregory Aymond. Because of COVID-19, there will be no reception.

For the last 14 months because of the pandemic, Catholics have been excused from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. The obligation will be restored on June 6, the Feast of Corpus Christi.

A beautiful new journal written by NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist Ty Salvant invites mothers of all ages to reflect on the many facets of motherhood.

Kids’ Clarion asked Father Patrick Carr, pastor of St. Rita Church in New Orleans, to look ahead to this weekend’s Gospel.

Holy Cross junior Joshua Atkins felt a tug toward Catholicism from the time he entered Catholic school as a fourth grader. Joshua was baptized, confirmed and received Communion at Holy Cross’ March 19 school Mass.

Calendar items include parish, school and archdiocesan events. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to calendar@clarionherald.org The next issue will be May 15 - submissions due by May 3.