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Effective immediately, parishes may reintroduce Communion from the Precious Blood from the chalice.

The abortion battle has served the interests of both parties in polarizing their political bases. Perhaps the church can help bridge the divide while saving lives.

"God gave me a purpose. It wasn’t the one I had prayed for each night, but it was my destiny and God’s purpose for me." -- Gretchen Penton

On July 24, the church will celebrate the second annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.

"Father Massingale challenged everyone to play his or her role in addressing racism in the church and in culture." - Kevin Fitzpatrick

St. Alphonsus pastor Father Allan Weinert says "coming home" is the essence of our Lenten journey.

For its New Year’s 2022 issue, the Clarion Herald asked local Catholics to reflect on “What Gives You Hope?” Here is a reflection by NOLA Catholic Parenting's Jenny Dendinger.

The Clarion Herald asked members of the archdiocese to reflect on "What gives you hope" during these challenging times. Carol Weiler writes about Ignatian Spirituality.

The Clarion Herald asked members of the archdiocese to reflect on "What gives you hope?" during these challenging times. Here's wisdom from Marianite Sister Judy Gomila

Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver's Danny Abramowicz says many Catholics can develop a deeper relationship with Christ through prayer and regular reading of Scripture.

The Clarion Herald celebrated “The Gift of Priesthood” in a special section that included columns by priests and bishops across the state. Here is a reflection from Father Willie Todd.

The Clarion Herald celebrated “The Gift of Priesthood” in a special section that included columns by priests and bishops across the state. Here is a reflection from Father Mark Raphael.

Women who experience infertility often feel they have nowhere to turn to discuss their disappointment, anxiety, frustration and even anger. A Dec. 3-4 retreat may help.

God's Special Children will celebrate its anniversary Mass Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie.

Marianite Sister Judy Gomila reflects on the loving service given – and received – by local women religious in the aftermath of Hurricanes Betsy, Katrina and Ida.

Chauvin-born Maddy Thibodeaux offers this unique perspective on the faith and tenacity of those who reside in her native Terrebonne Parish.

A new wave of COVID-19 creates challenges for the school year, but Dr. RaeNell Houston says teachers, administrators, parents and students will rise to the challenge.

Diamond Flowers, a senior at Cabrini High School, shares her experience participating in FaithActs, a program of Loyola University New Orleans which helps students become leaders in the field of environmental science and its connection with faith.

What a beautiful image of what marriage truly is: a vocation in which husband and wife serve the Lord, continually seeking holiness as one.

Retired Belleville (Illinois) Bishop Edward Braxton, the former bishop of Lake Charles, says a divided, polarized country must unite in prayer and in action.