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Jason Berry was so fascinated by the African-American heritage of jazz funerals in New Orleans that he spent more than a quarter century researching and filming the tradition.

Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, will preach at the Red Mass Oct. 4 at St. Louis Cathedral. The Mass marks the beginning of the judicial year.

The church as "the people of God" was on display Sunday at St. Anthony in Lafitte, where storm-wracked parishioners worshiped under a tent and openly shared their faith.

Dan Schneider – "The Pharmacist" – says taking on the scourge of deaths to to prescription and street drugs requires collaborative action from citizens. He's ready to get things rolling.

Charles Hagerman has a message for anyone who has lived for years trapped by alcohol or substance abuse: There is help! Hagerman knows all about a God of mercy.

It's far past time for Louisiana residents resistant to being vaccinated for COVID-19 to roll up their sleeves – for their own health and the health of their loved ones.

What happens when the bathroom scale continues to lie? Either capitulate to its soulless mocking or commit to fighting back. Clarion Herald editor Peter Finney Jr. chose to fight the good fight.

Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards died July 12 at the age of 93. He was a skilled politician beset by personal failures, but he could have been so much more.

Shannon and Evans Schmidt lost one of their seven children in a boating accident. Now they are honoring their son by making Catholic education possible for at-risk kids.

Gilly and Rhonda Charbonnet at Lourdes, France, in June 2019. Gilly died on Oct. 5, 2020.

Even with the aches and pains of old age, Father Doug Brougher is filled with gratitude as he walks the halls of Touro Infirmary as the Catholic chaplain, going on 35 years, with a listening ear and a heavy dose of empathy.

De La Salle teacher John Charles says his Catholic faith and the support of his school community have buoyed him after his 40-year-old daughter was found murdered inside her Maryland home.

For the last 44 years, Ruth Meche has served at St. Christopher the Martyr School in Metairie. As Meche approaches retirement, she reflects on her powerful and, at times, humorous ministry.

Norbert Labit is 88 and has volunteered his woodworking skills to St. Bonaventure Parish in Avondale for the last 60 years. And he wouldn't have it any other way.

Johnny Young's life, as he knew it, was over because of drug addiction. Little did he realize in 2009 that a Catholic community centered on prayer, work and friendship would resurrect his life.

When Drew Brees led the New Orleans Saints to victory in Super Bowl XLIV in February 2010, Clarion Herald editor Peter Finney Jr. was in Sun Life Stadium. It was a memory of a lifetime. Here is his column from Feb. 7, 2010.

Leon Drew, an usher for more than 40 years at St. Angela Merici Church in Metairie, worked as an insurance claims investigator. He relied on his Catholic faith to always seek the truth.

The church's dedicated employees who serve in parishes, schools and ministries were well within their rights to receive federal payroll protection.

NOPD Reserve Sergeant Joe Delery has been welcoming people at the doors of St. Rita Church in New Orleans for many years, but he never realized he might one day be going face to face with a Saint.

Patti and Al Mansfield have served for nearly 50 years as the leaders of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Now, they are passing on the Spirit to Deacon Larry Oney and his wife Andi.