The stated mission of the Clarion Herald is to chronicle the activities and events of local church parishes around the Archdiocese. However, the newspaper also functions as an outlet for editorials by the Archbishop of New Orleans and other leaders in the Catholic church.
The Clarion Herald aims to chronicle the happenings of local churches under the Archdiocese. It also provides a space for editorial contributions from the Archbishop of New Orleans and other influential members of the Catholic Church.