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St. Paul's letter to the Romans reminds us of the power of restoration and is often included at the Easter Vigil.

March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday Readings

" ... while we should joyfully live the “here” of the 50-day-long Easter celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, we mustn’t forget the “not yet” of his crucifixion ..." - Tony Magliano

The pope urged the bishops to work for a church in which migrants “do not feel judged but welcomed, where they can quench their hunger and thirst and revive hope.”

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond's Easter message.

Archbishop Rummel teacher Denise Otillio helps students become better writers at the school’s new writing center. It’s open every day for help.

Thirty-five couples married during 1999 renewed their vows recently at the Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life.

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“In a world dominated by appearances ...," Pope Francis wrote,, people need to cultivate the virtue of prudence to direct their actions toward what is good.

A replica of the original image of Divine Mercy will make an appearance in the Archdiocese of New Orleans April 3-4 as part of a U.S. tour of both the image and sacred music.

Msgr. Frank Giroir is a proud 1973 graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School, and now he's Alumnus of the Year for his selfless service as a priest since 1981.

The "nine-church" walk is a New Orleans Good Friday devotion. Catholics walk to nine churches to offer prayers in commemoration of the passion and death of Jesus.

New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries will host its annual Good Friday Way of the Cross on March 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Roch Cemetery No. 1 (1725 St. Roch Ave.). Aiding walkers’ prayer will be the St. Roch’s riveting Stations of the Cross sculptures.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond explains the highlights of Holy Week to the Young Church in his latest column for Kids’ Clarion.

New Tulane director of athletics David Harris, when asked what it would take to get the Wave into a Power 5 league, said the first thing the school must do is win consistently. -- Ed Daniels

Benedictine Father Matthew Clark has been appointed rector-president of St. Joseph College Seminary in St. Benedict, Louisiana.

St. Dominic School’s FIRST LEGO robotics team will be the sole Louisiana team in its age division to compete in next month’s World Championships in Houston.

Vance Vaucresson, the music director of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish in New Orleans, shares his family's 125-year love of Creole cooking in this Lenten special.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond has made the following pastoral appointments, including 17 new pastors and the retirement of seven other priests.