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Archbishop to New Priests: Stay in Love with Jesushttps://clarionherald.org/news/archbishop-to-new-priests-stay-in-love-with-jesus_self
Consecration to the Sacred Heart of JesusPray and prepare with ushttps://nolacatholic.org/sacredheart_self
Around the Archdiocese A photo gallery of events and happenings around the archdiocesehttps://clarionherald.org/photoalbums/around-the-archdiocese-with-archbishop-checchio_self
From a Father's Heart: Living Out the Consecration to the Sacred Heart
Recorded on location at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, this special episode of The Point Man Podcast features Archbishop James Checchio, Fr. Andrew Gutierrez and the The Point Man Podcast Crew. The conversation begins with Archbishop James reflection on the profound influence of his father—a man whose love for God and devotion to his family helped shape his faith and vocation. From there, the discussion explores the meaning of consecration, the healing power of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and why the Church is inviting Catholics to renew their hearts, homes, and families through this powerful devotion.
Pope’s May prayer intention: For the values of sports
The values expressed in sports can unite people, break down barriers, and create spaces bringing together cultures and generations. At a time when competition can become empty rivalry, and exclusion leaves many out, it is important that we rediscover the true meaning of sports as a school of fraternity, respect, and solidarity. In this month’s prayer, the Holy Father invites us to pray “for the values of sports” so we “discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together, unites peoples, and sows respect, solidarity and personal growth.”
Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical: "Magnifica Humanitas"
Published May 25, the Pope signed the encyclical on May 15, the 135th anniversary of the promulgation of Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum. Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical letter at an event at the Synod Hall in the Vatican, alongside Curial cardinals, theologians, and technology leaders.
"One of the reasons our Holy Father chose his name, Leo XIV, was that his predecessor, Leo XIII lived during the industrial revolution, a time of great change and challenges for society." said Archbishop Checchio on the new encyclical.
"With the advent of AI, Pope Leo XIV believes we are entering another era like the Industrial Revolution and wants to re-emphasize the dignity of every person and the need to see people not through productivity or usefulness, but through the lens of being loved by God," continued the Archbishop. "He also reminds us that the mission of the Church is done through relationships and communion, not simply programs or information transfer. People encounter Christ through authentic human relationships. This is especially important for our Archdiocese of New Orleans with our rich cultural identity and diversity. Our different communities and backgrounds are not obstacles to unity, but beautiful expressions of the universality of the Church. Our work of spreading the Gospel must embrace the unique history, culture, music, traditions, spirituality, and relational nature of our local Church. Gratefully, New Orleans is so uniquely Catholic!"
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