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The student body, faculty and staff at St. Augustine High School celebrated its opening school Mass for the 2022-23 year at St. Louis Cathedral.

For the last 70 years, the Christ in Christmas Committee of New Orleans has coordinated the placement of billboards with the message "Keep Christ in Christmas."

Pope Francis called on all Christians to “hope for this fullness of life that awaits us all...”

Marianite Sister Suellen Tennyson, who was kidnapped from her convent in Burkina Faso in early April, has been found alive and is safe after nearly five months of captivity.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond has promulgated a protocol dealing with the process under which the Roman Catholic Rite of Exorcism may be performed.

Former Archbishop Alfred Hughes will turn 90 in December, but he's keeping his mind, body and spirit finely tuned to serve the people of God.

Pope Francis’ call for dialogue in Nicaragua, where church charitable projects have been prohibited, priests arrested and stopped from celebrating Mass and the Missionaries of Charity expelled.

A recent workshop attended by 150 religious ed professionals looked at ways in which parishes might engage parents more intentionally in the faith formation of their children.

Please assist Aid to the Church in Need’s efforts to provide persecuted Christians with the financial help they need to survive (see: https://bit.ly/2vxeFsz).

CommCare Corporation has signed a letter of intent to acquire Notre Dame Health System and St. Anthony’s Gardens.

The Sisters of the Holy Family leadership serves a four-year term, leading others toward Christ via the vision and mission of the congregation as begun by their foundress, Venerable Henriette Delille.

Pope Francis encouraged Christians, especially the elderly, to live their final years of life “in the expectation of the Lord” because in old age, Jesus’ promise becomes “transparent..."

"While it is impossible to choose a favorite Catholic devotion, all are beneficial to getting closer to God." - Greg Zambrano, NOLA Catholic Parenting

Kenya Huggins was equally proficient with a ball or bat in his hands during his senior year at St. Augustine. Today, he’s a member of the Cincinnati Reds organization.

How long has it been since you’ve told a homilist you really appreciate his words?

The 30-year-old playground at St. Catherine of Siena has been replaced by a new playground courtesy of the volunteer labor of parents, grandparents, members of parish clubs and others.

Prep football season begins August 26. Catholic schools' schedules follow.