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Erected in 1793, and originally known as the Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas, the Archdiocese of New Orleans was a joint creation of the king of Spain and the pope.

Three centuries ago in the year 1722, our state of Louisiana performed its first recorded legal execution. Since that act we have dealt with this stain of the death penalty carried out by our state in the names of its citizens.

Hace tres siglos en el año 1722, nuestro estado de Luciana realizó su primera ejecución legal registrada. Desde ese acto, nos hemos vistos involucrados con esta mancha de la pena de muerte, llevada a cabo por nuestro estado, en nombre de sus ciudadanos.

Eucharista, the Greek word for thanksgiving, is what we, as Catholics, celebrate every time we attend Mass. There, united with the saints and angels, we participate in the eternal banquet of thanksgiving, as we give praise, honor and glory to God.

At the annual Chrism Mass April 11, Archbishop Gregory Aymond extended the exhortation of Pope Francis for Catholics to read the Gospels daily – making that more of a priority than checking their cell phones. About 1,200 “pocket Gospels” were handed out after Mass.

La Misa de la Consagración de los Óleos es una liturgia anual, en la que los sacerdotes que sirven en la Arquidiócesis de Nueva Orleáns renuevan su compromiso con el ministerio sacerdotal.

No, I haven’t got my days mixed up. Yes, I do mean to wish you “Happy Easter!”

Three centuries ago in the year 1722 our state of Louisiana performed its first recorded legal execution. Since that act we have dealt with this stain of the death penalty carried out by our state in the names of its citizens.

I extend to you my prayers and the blessings of the Risen Christ. Easter first calls us to go to the tomb where Jesus was buried. We, like Mary Magdalene and the other woman, walk into the tomb, and we see that it is empty.

NEW ORLEANS, La. – As Catholics around the world prepare to for the holiest days of the liturgical year beginning tomorrow, April 13 with the observance of Holy Thursday and the celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper, Catholics in New Orleans are preparing to observe Good Friday, April 14 this year, in some uniquely NOLACatholics ways.

La Pascua, primero nos llama a ir a la tumba donde Jesús fue enterrado. Nosotros, como María Magdalena y la otra mujer, entramos en la tumba, y vemos que está vacía.

I extend to you my prayers and the blessings of the Risen Christ. Easter first calls us to go to the tomb where Jesus was buried. We, like Mary Magdalene and the other woman, walk into the tomb, and we see that it is empty.

On Holy Thursday morning (in some dioceses it may be another morning during Holy Week), the bishop, joined by the priests of the diocese, gather at the Cathedral to celebrate the Chrism Mass. This Mass manifests the unity of the priests with their bishop.

Holy Week is the most solemn and glorious week in Christianity, the pinnacle of the liturgical year. It is more sacred than Christmas!

All local men are invited to Men’s Evenings of Formation, a series of formative talks for men with food, faith and fellowship! Held the second Monday of every month from 6:30pm- 8:30pm at St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie, the series features different guest speakers each month.

St. Francis de Sales wants you to get to the heart of your sins. Saying "I have not loved God as I ought" is not enough.

Can you explain what went into your decision to bring together hundreds of people – priests, principals, religious catechists, school counselors, campus ministers and IT directors – last week to talk about the issue of pornography, especially as it affects children and teenagers?

¿Puede explicar la decisión de reunir a cientos de personas – sacerdotes, directores, catequistas, religiosos, consejeros escolares, ministros de campus y directores de IT – la semana pasada, para hablar sobre el tema de la pornografía, especialmente cuando afecta a niños y adolescentes?

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond will officiate opening the observance of Holy Week at the Blessing of Palms at 10:50 a.m. April 9 (Palm Sunday) outside St. Louis Cathedral.