Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans

06/12/2026

What does it mean to consecrate ourselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Consecration is an act of trust and love, placing our lives, families, and homes under the care of Christ. Through the enthronement of the Sacred Heart in our homes, we publicly acknowledge that Jesus is Lord of our families and the center of our lives. Join us as our archdiocese prepares for this beautiful act of faith and renewal.

06/11/2026

What does it mean to consecrate ourselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Consecration is an act of trust and love, placing our lives, families, and homes under the care of Christ. Through the enthronement of the Sacred Heart in our homes, we publicly acknowledge that Jesus is Lord of our families and the center of our lives. Join us as our archdiocese prepares for this beautiful act of faith and renewal.

06/11/2026

This morning at the US Bishop’s meeting, Archbishop Checchio met up with bishops with NOLACatholic connections! Pictured with the Archbishop in the first photo are Archbishop Fabre of Louisville who ministered here as Auxiliary Bishop, Bishop John Tran of Atlanta who was pastor of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church before his appointment, and Archbishop-emeritus Aymond. The next photo is of the Archbishop with Archbishop-emeritus Hughes! In the final photo, Archbishop Checchio shares a picture from yesterday of the first plenary address of the recently appointed Papal Nuncio Most Reverend Gabriele Caccia.

As the bishops together consecrate of nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus today, as Archbishop Checchio will do for our Archdiocese this weekend, let us pray for them!

06/11/2026

Last week, Archbishop Checchio received the Provincial of the Franciscan Missionaries of Hope, Fr. Joseph Peter Mumbai, FMH (pictured left of Archbishop Checchio) along with the pastor of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish in New Orleans Fr. Francis Kamau, FMH and several other priests of the order. The Franciscan Missionaries of Hope have ministered at St. Josephine Bakhita, and before that St. Mary of the Angels, for many years and their faithful witness to the their charism is evident in the work that they do here and throughout the world. Learn more about the Franciscan Missionaries of Hope, also known as the Lyke Community, via St. Josephine Bakhita's parish website linked in the first comment!
St. Josephine Bakhita NOLA

06/10/2026

On Sunday, June 7, Archbishop Checchio installed the new pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Father Arockia S. Mariasusai, SVD. St. Paul on Chef Menteur in New Orleans East has a history of missionary spirit and outreach to share the Gospel, and we are grateful for this witness in our Archdiocese of New Orleans. Special thanks to the Society of Divine Word for sharing their missionary spirit with the Archdiocese of New Orleans. You can learn more about the Society of the Divine Word online via their province website linked in the first comment.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

06/10/2026

Today, June 10, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops begin their June Plenary Assembly. During their meetings, they will discuss ecclesial and temporal matters of the Church in the United States. Tomorrow, the US Bishops will come together to Consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, and Archbishop Checchio will return from the meeting to consecrate our Archdiocese to the Sacred Heart this weekend. Let us pray for our bishops as they gather and let us pray for our United States of America as we celebrate this historic anniversary. We'll link to United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in the first comment below for you to access real time updates from the bishops' meeting.

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06/09/2026

On Sunday, the Universal Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ also known as Corpus Christi. A tradition on this solemnity is to hold a Eucharistic procession and, following the example of our Holy Father Pope Leo who carried the Eucharist through the streets of Madrid this weekend, many area parishes hosted solemn processions. We are excited to share photos from several of the local parish processions with you and if you have more from other parishes, please share the photos in the comments!

06/09/2026

Christ in the City missionaries, a young adult formation apostolate based in Denver, have been in New Orleans since May 23 for a three-week mission experience. Living in community at the UNO Newman Center, they have spent their days dedicated to a sacramental and prayerful life while walking the streets of New Orleans and fostering friendship with people experiencing homelessness.

Archbishop Checchio visited with the missionaries to express his gratitude, answer their questions, and encourage them in their dedication to love of the Lord and the poor.

06/08/2026

What does it mean to consecrate your home and family to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? In this special episode of The Point Man Podcast, Archbishop James Checchio reflects on spiritual fatherhood, family life, and how devotion to the Sacred Heart can transform our homes and hearts.

As our archdiocese prepares for the Sacred Heart consecration, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement for every family.

Watch now and share with someone who could benefit from it!

Special Episode: From a Father’s Heart: Living Out the Consecration...

06/08/2026

Thanks to NOLA.com for being there to capture some beautiful and emotional moments from the reopening of St. Augustine Church this weekend!

“We’re back home.” With those words from the Rev. Emmanuel Mulenga, parishioners at St. Augustine Catholic Church rose into long applause Sunday, filling the historic Tremé sanctuary with the sound