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Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), offers prayers for those impacted by Hurricane Ida.  

The Archdiocese of New Orleans announced Aug. 30 that all schools, along with its main administrative offices, would remain closed until at least Labor Day, Sept. 6.

Winds from Hurricane Ida peeled off the roof of Metairie Towers, and St. Francis Xavier Church across the street was transformed into an emergency shelter for 34 residents.

With Hurricane Ida bearing down on the Louisiana coast Sunday, Archbishop Gregory Aymond delivered the following homily at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Cathedral.

Archbishop Aymond issues a statement on Tropical Storm Ida. Masses will continue where possible; the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is lifted for area Catholics. Archdiocesan schools and offices will be closed Monday.

DePaul Community Health Center social worker Chase Cassine writes a book to help others get through grief.

Even the most protective parents can be duped by subtleties of social media "friends" made by their children.

Brocato's recap of hurricane season vs. football sure to bring back memories.

"We’ll continue to see the effects of these changes on 'pandemic children.' ... "how can we (protect them) when vaccination has become politicized and when masking has been condemned and seen as a violation of personal freedoms?" - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

Daniels' overview of New Orleans Saints position moves.

Beloved Sacred Heart High School coach Florence Kane was eulogized by her students and friends at a recent funeral Mass at St. Angela Merici Church in Metairie where she was a parishioner.

Sports editor Ron Brocato provides the comprehensive schedules for all Catholic high school football teams in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Tips to help parents recognize signs of anxiety and depression in their children now that school has started.

The law is a path and “may the Lord help people walk along the path of the Ten Commandments, however, by looking at Christ’s love, the encounter with Christ, knowing that the encounter with Jesus is more important than all the commandments,” he said. - (Excerpt)

Three Catholic high school students explored the world of producing food as interns this summer at the University of Holy Cross' food science program.

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.

Gabriel Nehrbass found his faith in a small Togolese village of 350 in West Africa, and now he is one fire to share that message with men across the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

For more than 100 years in the archdiocese, the Sisters Servants of Mary have kept vigil with the terminally ill in their homes. Now they welcome laypeople to join them in ministry.