A New Chapter for the Clarion Herald

by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

Welcome to the first edition of the new Clarion Herald. It is my sincere hope that you will enjoy this publication: reading and seeing the news of the Archdiocese of New Orleans contained in this first one and those that follow.

In beginning anew, we look to honor the past. Words cannot truly express the gratitude I, and so many others, have for over 60 years of the Clarion Herald. I want to once again publicly thank those who have worked on the staff of the Clarion Herald over the years, especially Peter Finney Jr. upon his retirement, for sharing the stories of our local church and their commitment to journalistic integrity.

Today we celebrate a new chapter for the Clarion Herald. Through the efforts of a small group, we have entered into an agreement with LPi to maintain a bi-weekly print presence in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This is indeed an innovative partnership that will benefit the people of the archdiocese. I am very excited about this partnership and that we are able to continue to provide for those who want to keep the Clarion Herald in their hands as well as online.

With this change also comes some exciting digital rebrands to honor the legacy of the Clarion Herald and the Catholic media that has come before it. Those who receive the NOLACatholic eNews Now, our weekly e newsletter will notice in July that it will become the Clarion Herald eWeekly. Plus, children in our Catholic schools and Parish Schools of Religion will begin receiving a once-a-month digital rebrand of Kids Clarion that will be distributed along with a “leader guide” to help our young people engage with the content in ways that are aligned with using technology in education and faith formation.

I know change can bring along with it some anxiety, but we are able to move forward and build on a strong foundation for sharing our stories, the good news about the “Good News of Christ” and celebrating the stories of faith, beauty, tradition, and inspiration that make the Catholic Church in New Orleans.