The Office of Communications and the Clarion Herald are engaged in a process of strategic planning. An essential part of this process is to get feedback from a wide range of people in the Archdiocese. To that end, a very short online survey has been created and we ask that you help us by completing the shot survey online and distributing the survey link to people in your network. If you have already received this link from another source and completed the survey there is no need to complete it again. In any event, please also pass the link on to other Catholics – the more response they receive the better! The link to the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RZMH98Y If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sarah McDonald at smconald@archdiocese-no.org or Peter Finney at … [Read more...]

Catholic Women in Action, a committee of the Catholic Foundation, invites you to our Advent Series “Bringing Christ to a World Longing for Love and Joy.” Please join us to reflect on how to spiritually prepare for Christ’s coming and help evangelize others. Our series begins on the Northshore at Mary Queen of Peace Parish on December 2nd at 9:00 a.m. for Mass with Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond followed by reflections from Judy Landrieu Klein and her daughter, Kara. The next is on the Westbank at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, December 3rd for 9:30 a.m. Mass with Fr. John Talamo, Celebrant, followed by reflections from Sarah McDonald and Mayor of Gretna, Belinda Constant. Our final presentation will be on the Eastbank at St. Francis Xavier Parish on December 4th for 8:00 a.m. Mass with Fr. … [Read more...]

Notre Dame Seminary will host its annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. on the grounds of the Seminary located at 2901 South Carrollton Ave. The Seminary is celebrating 90 years of service to the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the dioceses throughout the South by preparing men for the ministerial priesthood. Tickets start at $100 and can be purchased at www.nds.edu or at the seminary. The evening will include silent and live auctions, musical entertainment, a raffle, as well as beverages, food, and desserts from over 40 local restaurants and caterers. Auction items include jewelry, concert tickets, hotel and vacation packages, photography sessions, gift cards and certificates and LSU and Saints autographed memorabilia. For more information about the event, contact … [Read more...]

Good Shepherd Parish frequently receives calls from “parishioners” to have their children baptized, get a school voucher, get married or serve as a godparent.  In order for the parish to agree to these things, the person must be a “registered” and “contributing” parishioner.  This isn’t our rule, it’s the rule of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  Obviously, all of your information is kept in strict confidence by the parish. So let’s make sure that we all know: To be “registered” at Good Shepherd Parish means that (1) you have completed a parish census form or have registered online at goodshepherdparishNOLA.com, (2) you use parish envelopes or checks for donations.  … [Read more...]

The Saint Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association, in conjunction with the Catholic Bishops of the State of Louisiana, announce the celebration of the Annual Red Mass, invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bench and bar of the State, on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Louis. The Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, will be the principal celebrant. Very Reverend James Wehner, Rector of Notre Dame Seminary, will be the homilist. Members of the bench and bar of the State, as well the laity, are invited to attend.   … [Read more...]

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) began last week, but it’s not too late to start attending classes. If you’re not Catholic, if you’re a lapsed Catholic, or if you’re interested in learning more about what it means to be Catholic, please call Phillip Bellini at 899-1378. … [Read more...]

Rachel's Vineyard Retreats are healing retreats that present the opportunity for women and men who have struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion to experience God's forgiveness and mercy. The weekend also presents an opportunity to surface and release repressed feelings of anger, shame, guilt and grief.  Each weekend is led by trained professionals as well as individuals who have personally experienced abortion. The retreat team consists of non-abortive and post-abortive persons, a priest, and a licensed counselor. The Rachel's Vineyard New Orleans site will be facilitated through Access Pregnancy Centers. A Rachel's Vineyard retreat will be held November 15-17 2013 at Rosaryville Retreat Center in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Fr. Joseph Palermo will be the spiritual … [Read more...]

To honor the legacy of the late Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, the Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Cultural Heritage Center will host a special exhibit titled, The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots: the Life & Ministry of Archbishop Philip Hannan at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum from October 5, 2013 through Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. Along with his personal belongings and photographs, The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots will be the first exhibition at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum to offer an electronic interactive experience for visitors. … [Read more...]

Beginning Thursday, September 19, we will continue the “Bible Timeline Adventure Series Class” at Good Shepherd Parish.  The class will begin at 7:00 pm and will end at 8:30 pm.  It is a 24-part series by Jeff Cavins , Sarah Christmyer and Tim Gray. The Bible Timeline is an immensely rich study, diving deep into each time period of the Bible. Salvation history is covered from its beginning in Genesis through the coming of Christ and the establishment of the Catholic Church. The cost for all the materials is $40.00. Please sign up by calling Phillip Bellini (899-1378) to enroll in this class so we can find out how many study kits we need to order. … [Read more...]

The Holy Father’s New Encyclical, Lumen Fidei A “hat trick” in sports is when an athlete accomplishes three outstanding feats in one game.  The term originated in a cricket match in 1858 when a player hit three consecutive wickets, after which he was presented with a hat.  On June 29, 2013 Pope Francis accomplished a “hat trick” of sorts when he announced the upcoming canonizations of Blessed Pope John XXIII and Blessed Pope John Paul II.  What was the third accomplishment?  Unfortunately, it took a back seat to the other two announcements, but it was the publication of his first Papal Encyclical, entitled “Lumen Fidei,” or “Light of Faith.”  If you didn’t hear about it, it’s because the news focused so much on the two new saints.  And that’s not surprising because these are the first … [Read more...]