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A beautiful new journal written by NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist Ty Salvant invites mothers of all ages to reflect on the many facets of motherhood.

Kids’ Clarion asked Father Patrick Carr, pastor of St. Rita Church in New Orleans, to look ahead to this weekend’s Gospel.

Holy Cross junior Joshua Atkins felt a tug toward Catholicism from the time he entered Catholic school as a fourth grader. Joshua was baptized, confirmed and received Communion at Holy Cross’ March 19 school Mass.

Sharing a newborn with his older twin siblings is an experience of unbridled love.

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist Greg Zambrano sees the Blessed Mother as someone who is always there for us.

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For the last 44 years, Ruth Meche has served at St. Christopher the Martyr School in Metairie. As Meche approaches retirement, she reflects on her powerful and, at times, humorous ministry.

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., who consistently preached and lived Gospel nonviolence, said in his 1967 “The Other America” speech “I will always continue to say, that riots are socially destructive and self-defeating. I’m still convinced that nonviolence is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for freedom and justice. …

The 2019-20 "Parent Club of the Year" award from the Council of Catholic School Cooperative Clubs (CCSCC) went this year to Archbishop Rummel High School's Parent Booster Club in Metairie.

School-based counselors have been among the “front line workers” during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching out to children and families during a difficult year. Counselors from archdiocesan elementary and high schools met recently to compare notes and offer tips to one another.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond addresses the Young Church as the school year winds down.

"Events such as these serve as a reminder of our call as Catholics to seek justice and work constantly for a greater respect for all human life, from conception to natural death, regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin, background or faith."

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist and blogger Charlotte Phillips writes about how her latest retreat was refreshing for her mind and soul.

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans will hold its conference June 25-26 at Divine Mercy Parish in Kenner.

Local lay Catholic group holds fundraiser on the riverboat, The City of New Orleans.