End of an Era: NOLA’s Only Catholic Bookstore Closes
Founded by a single Catholic laywoman in her late 20s in 1939 with a new vision of evangelization, the store became a ‘creator of community.’
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New Orleans Archdiocese to Close 10% of Parishes, Merge Others
Archbishop Gregory Aymond made the announcement in an Oct. 29 letter that was read at every Mass at all parishes in the archdiocese last weekend.
91-Year-Old Ex-Priest Indicted in New Orleans for Alleged Rape of Boy in 1970s
‘The physical, emotional, and mental harm from sexual abuse lasts a lifetime,’ District Attorney Jason Williams said in a statement.
New Orleans Archdiocese Says Parishes Will Be Asked to Help Pay for Clergy-Abuse Settlements
Archbishop Aymond said it is not yet known what that total contribution will be, or what will be asked of each entity but stating that he remains committed to ensuring the majority of the settlement trust is paid with the assets of the Archdiocese of New Orleans — including real estate sales — and its insurers.
New Orleans Priest Pleads Guilty to Two Child Molestation Charges
The victim said that after Father Wattigny molested him, the priest told him that he would 'go to hell' if he told anyone about the abuse, the statement said.
Former New Orleans Priest Gets 25 Years on Sexual Assault and Rape Charges
A former Jesuit priest has pleaded guilty to crimes against adult male victims targeted in the French Quarter neighborhood.
Former Parish Employee Identified as Second Victim of Louisiana Double Homicide
The St. Tammany Parish district attorney’s office said law enforcement is still investigating the matter.
Louisiana Priest Confirmed as Victim in Double Homicide, as Archbishop Offers Prayers
Authorities have positively identified Father Otis Young, a local Catholic priest.
Disgraced Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Filming Pornographic Material on Parish Altar
The New Orleans archbishop ordered the burning and replacement of the desecrated altar.
Suspended New Orleans Priest Facing Rape Charges Could Also Face Embezzlement Charge
An archdiocesan audit, completed in August 2021 and unsealed on Nov. 4, shows he allegedly pocketed almost $400,000.
