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St. Pope John Paul’s encyclical letter Laborem Exercens  (On Human Work), in which he teaches that unions “are indeed a mouthpiece for the struggle for social justice, for the just rights of working people”

Xavier A. Cole, Ed.D, has been named the 18th president of Loyola University New Orleans.

Bishop Fernand Joseph Cheri III, O.F.M., a New Orleans native who had served since 2015 as auxiliary bishop of New Orleans, died March 21 at Chateau de Notre Dame.

French filmmaker Daniel Rabourdin premiere a 20-minute pilot “Oath” (https://www.oathfilm.com) and town hall meeting on March 22 at St. Dominic

Students at St. Dominic School in New Orleans are learning about – and practicing – a different beatitude every month.

This month, our Kids’ Clarion series on sacred items found inside every Catholic church looks at the roles of flowers and candles.

In his column written for the March 18 issue of Kids’ Clarion, Archbishop Gregory Aymond sheds light on the life of the saint whose feast we celebrated yesterday.

"One of the joys of this past year has been watching him develop into his own person." -- Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

"Dennis Allen has bet his second chance as an NFL head coach on Derek Carr, and Carr his second chance as a starter on Allen." – Ed Daniels

Events from March 18-April 14, 2023 Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to [email protected] NEXT ISSUE: APRIL 1, 2023

Father Manuel Solorzano's guest column on the 4th Sunday of Lent.

As the eldest in a family of eight children, Mount Carmel Sister Beth Fitzpatrick got to know her way around the kitchen from an early age. She shared a few of her family’s favorite recipes for Lenten Fridays – or anytime.

Talented thespians abound at Mount Carmel Academy's STK program. Holy Cross School's Kameron Callahan enjoys being the male lead in productions, including the current Xanadu.

"I now look forward to this each year, and I am finding that I feel a connection to my ancestors in a way that I never had before." - Kim Roberts, NOLA Catholic Parenting

At the upcoming Easter vigil, parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Church in LaPlace will joyfully watch as 10 young people from their elementary school receive the sacraments of baptism, Eucharist and confirmation.

Irma Thomas will headline the April 1 ‘Hope Fest’ in support of the life-affirming mission of Hotel Hope.

Mount Carmel teacher Madi Hannan has recently been recognized for achieving national board certification by the National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) Network. She said it took much self-reflection and awareness of how she taught in the classroom.

Faith is a gift that must be shared with others, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience.

Check out the Clarion Herald's 16-page Summer Activities section, filled with information on summer camps and activities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

The issue of a child conceived in rape is difficult to talk about, but a man and a woman who are alive today because their mothers chose life offer profound wisdom.