Archdiocese of New Orleans

A confirmation hearing is to begin Nov. 17, with testimony scheduled through Dec. 4. Survivors will take the stand Dec. 2 to share their personal experiences.

One of the important stipulations to which families must agree is that the cremated remains will never be disinterred, because “they are here to rest.”

Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, N.J., has been appointed as coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans. The appointment has been announced Sept. 24.

In a May 21 letter to the faithful, Archbishop Aymond, announcing the archdiocese had reached a memorandum of understanding with creditors in the case.

“I was bewildered by the massiveness of the devastation [of Hurricane Katrina]…The only place I could go to was the Lord.”

1. All speeches and messages from Pope Leo XIV since his May 8 election are available on the Vatican website and should be consulted before sharing alleged quotes or videos, …

(OSV News) — The Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a memorandum of understanding with creditors in its long-running bankruptcy case. Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond released a May 21 letter to …

The New Orleans Archdiocese is facing an expedited bankruptcy court appearance as a judge demands to know why the case should not be dismissed.

(OSV News) — Several Catholic high schools are mourning former students among the victims of a Jan. 1 terrorist attack in New Orleans. Fourteen people were killed and dozens wounded after …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis was “deeply saddened” to learn of deaths and injuries caused by the attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, which killed 15 people. …