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The Clarion Herald has been gathering family photos and editorial keepsakes for the archdiocese since 1963. Soon, every story over 60-plus years will be searchable online.

Father Doug Brougher, who died at 86, always remained eternally grateful, even in the midst of challenges. He carried that virtue into his chaplain's ministry.

Father Billy O'Riordan led the Clarion Herald's pilgrimage to Ireland and Scotland and told heartwarming stories about his farming family and its love for horses.

Ben de Boisblanc, who died Aug. 6, was born with special needs, and his life of prayer and dedication to the Mass brought everyone he met closer to Jesus.

Deacon Keith Strohm had a major conversion in college, and his life has been devoted to helping Catholic priests and parishioners enhance discipleship.

Father Jeffrey Montz recently underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor, and he is grateful for the thousands of people who are praying for his recovery.

The phone calls to the Sister Servants of Mary never stop because families need help caring for their sick loved ones. Now, lay people are extending the sisters' caring mission.

Another August, another year approaches for Catholic schools. Peter Finney Jr. reflects on the joys of Catholic education and the wisdom of the nuns.

Local efforts are being made to educate people about the 5 1/2 million people trafficked in the United States every year - many right here in Louisiana - and to provide safe houses for them and share these methods in other states.

For the last nine years, Sister of Mount Carmel Beth Fitzpatrick has served as head of the archdiocesan Office of Religious, where she has been a point person for the dozens of congregations of religious men and women who serve in a vast array of ministries. She (stepped down June 30).

Artificial Intelligence is something that requires consumers of media to be vigilant. Distinguishing fact from fiction – "fake news" – has never been more challenging.

In 2016, Clarion Herald editor Peter Finney Jr. wrote about the life of his father, Peter Finney Sr., who impacted thousands through the power of words and example.

Breaux was all about the power of presence. He learned on the job that sometimes being able to hand a leaflet to a woman could save a life.

One of the joys of Catholic education is offering students from low-income families a nurturing environment in both academics and faith. Jalen Johnson is thankful.

“It’s a hard thing to see – and even harder to unsee,” Cvitanovich said.

Sister of Mount Carmel Camille Anne Campbell has spent more than 60 years in Catholic education, and she says the secret to effective teaching is simple: You have to "care."

The crime was unthinkable: John Charles' only daughter Lauren was murdered by her estranged husband. Now, the De La Salle teacher says the Holy Spirit has protected him.

As a child, Deacon Eddy Beckendorf lived through the turmoil of his parents' violent relationship, but he says God has used his horrific upbringing to bring love and peace to others.

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.

When St. Joseph Seminary College won the national seminary basketball championship in late January, it was about much more than basketball.