Clarion Herald

07/15/2025

Msgr. Douglas Doussan was laid to rest today following a funeral Mass at St. Martin de Porres Church in New Orleans. Msgr. Doussan died on July 9 at the age of 90. Read more about Msgr. Doussan's life and priestly ministry online at

Msgr. Doussan died July 9, 2025 at the age of 90

07/15/2025

ICYMI: the new Clarion Herald is available in churches across the Archdiocese of New Orleans now! One of our favorite sections (and one we've received the most positive feedback on so far) is our Summer Scenes section where we feature the summer fun going on in parishes, schools, and ministries of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans! While we're still enjoying our read through the news in print, here's a sneak peak of one of the "summer scenes" photos coming in the July 26 edition!

Thanks once again to Peter Finney, Jr. and all the Clarion staff that built a legacy of excellence in Catholic media in New Orleans!

07/11/2025

Can’t make it to NOLA to visit “Rooted in Faith: Pope Leo XIV’s Louisiana Lineage” in person? Visit it online! Read more about the instalation online now at clarionherald.org or in print this weekend!

https://www.oldursulineconventmuseum.com/rooted-in-faith-pope-leo-xivs-louisiana-lineagelke

Pope Leo Family Tree

07/09/2025

"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." - Archbishop Gregory Aymond

The first edition of the "new" Clarion Herald will be available in churches in the archdiocese this weekend!

The first print edition of the new Clarion will be in churches July 12

07/07/2025

How can simply installing a new door make your church parish more welcoming? Divine Mercy Parish in Kenner is finding out exactly now that their newly installed automatic door is operational! Read more about it in print in churches this weekend or online now at https://clarionherald.org/news/new-door-at-divine-mercy-parish-is-a-welcome-for-all.

Plus - in our online content only, learn some simple ways you can help to make your parish more accommodating to those with differences!

07/02/2025

In case you missed it, check out our new look at https://clarionherald.org/! Let us know what you think!

Sisters of the Holy Family celebrate jubilees By Clarion Herald StaffUpdated Jun 16, 2025 Seven Sisters of the Holy Family Sisters celebrated jubilees of religious profession June 14…

07/02/2025

A sneak peek at the new Clarion Herald! Look for it in churches throughout the archdiocese the weekend of July 12!

07/01/2025

Today, Archbishop Gregory Aymond welcomed Louisiana State Representatives Michael Bayham and Shaun Mena to receive a copy of House Resolution 184. The resolution coauthored by 100 of the state representatives commends Pope Leo XIV on his election as Pope and highlights the Holy Father's connections to New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. Look for more in the new print edition of the Clarion Herald in churches July 12 and online now!

07/01/2025

“63 Years of Faith”: The Clarion Herald concludes its look back at the local Church with 2014-2025 — a decade marked by the 9th General Synod, the release of clergy abuse lists, the archdiocese’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parish life across the region.

06/30/2025

“63 Years of Faith”: The Clarion Herald reflects on 2003-2013 — a decade marked by both loss and hope. From the devastation that came from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to the historic appointment of Archbishop Gregory Aymond in 2009, the local Church journeyed through many challenges and transitions.

06/30/2025

The new Clarion staff got a sneak peek into what it takes to install a new exhibit at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum this morning! We joined the staff of the archdiocesan Office of Archives and Records as they prepare to open “Rooted in Faith: Pope Leo XIV’s Louisiana Lineage”. The new exhibit opens tomorrow and look for a complete write up in the first edition of the new Clarion Herald in churches July 12!