Archdiocese of New Orleans

Pope Leo XIV has confirmed Archbishop James F. Checchio as the new leader of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, effective immediately, following the retirement of Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond on …

(OSV News) — Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans has issued a formal apology to abuse survivors in that archdiocese, following last month’s court approval of a $230 million …

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.