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The experience of a pandemic will not be forgotten easily. The shared experience is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the human condition.

In his homily at the May 30 Ordination Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, Archbishop Aymond asked the new priests to "daily empty yourselves so that Jesus can fill you."

Archbishop Aymond ordained three men – John Yike, Luis Duarte and Sylvester Adoga – to the priesthood Saturday at St. Louis Cathedral. For 87-year-old Bob Yike, it was extra special!

A great day in the Archdiocese of New Orleans: Three men ordained to the priesthood! Meet Fathers John Yike, Sylvester Adoga and Luis Duarte.

Celebrating the Eucharist at St. Pope John Paul II’s tomb in St. Peter’s Basilica on the 100th anniversary of the saint’s birth (May 18)...

The St. Thérèse Academy graduation May 22 was a celebration of firsts – and a lot of smiles and tears.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association confirmed Wednesday it has investigated John Curtis, St. Augustine and Holy Cross for allegedly violating the association’s “non-gathering” rules

Given the current concerns regarding the health and safety of our families and the community at large, income taxes might not be a high priority item.

I can’t speak for anyone else, but personally I can say that the Ascension has always been a difficult feast to get into.

A recent virtual conference call by CRS highlighted its three-prong campaign to create the awareness of the plight of the chronically hungry worldwide

For all the times I wished I would just graduate high school already, I now find myself pining for just a few more days at my home for the last five years.

As we journey through this pandemic, it has been two months – and we are in May. 

It seems like just a year ago that I was interviewing Firmin Simms about his plans to rekindle interest in the Biddy Basketball program he fathered as a supervisor in the New Orleans Recreation Department many years ago.

Since receiving my certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification last December through my high school’s unique “Health Science Major” program, I could not wait to enter the medical field. 

Deacon Sylvester Adoga, Deacon Luis Duarte and Deacon John Yike will be ordained to the priesthood May 30 at a 10 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral.

The coronavirus has turned senior year upside down for the 2020 graduates, but many schools have carried out creative activities to keep traditions alive and senior spirits uplifted. 

Day in and day out I’ve watched my sons grow. Each day seems to bring new milestones, even in the midst of the same routine. 

Over the next eight pages, the Clarion Herald reprints the front page and highlights of every issue since March 28...

Deacon Sylvester Adoga, Deacon Luis Duarte and Deacon John Yike will be ordained to the priesthood May 30 at a 10 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gregory Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral.

Prayer is more than just a physical, emotional or intellectual act; it is an inner desire to encounter God, Pope Francis said.