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In July, following his June 3 ordination to the priesthood, Deacon Kevin Seay will be returning to the parish at which he spent his transitional diaconate internship: St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie.

Deacon Long Thanh Pham will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans on June 3 at St. Louis Cathdral.

Deacon Cory Ford, who will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans on June 3, reflects on his challenging yet fulfilling transitional diaconate year and anticipates his first priestly assignment at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Mandeville.

Deacon David Doyle will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans June 3 at St. Louis Cathedral.

Quite a choice of activities for seniors across the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Mayo 31, 2023 Pentecostés Juan 20: 19-23

Reflection for Pentecost by Jesuit Father Larry Gillick, Creighton University

Natasia Kissinger felt a calling to promote life when her daughter was in a neonatal intensive care unit more than 20 years ago. So, she created a Choose the Child program that has a Footprints for Life component to spread a pro-life message to youth in Catholic schools.

Hubie and Kay Mule say their religious supplies store on David Drive has been much more than the family business for the last half-century – it’s a ministry.

Events in the Archdiocese of New Orleans from May 28-June 17, 2023. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to [email protected]. NEXT ISSUE: JUNE 10, 2023.

The national St. Timothy Award is the highest award the Archdiocese of New Orleans can bestow upon a young person and seeks to recognize, from the diocesan level, outstanding youth who exemplify Christian service, Catholic leadership, and good moral standards.

“Four different documents are prepared when I do estate planning – a will, a living will, a general financial power of attorney and a medical power of attorney,” attorney Gregory LaCour explains.

Pope Francis told the young people of today to act on their restlessness by looking to St. Francis Xavier to help so many in the world who need Jesus.

The Knights of Columbus Council 1887 recently bought and installed a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in front of Annunciation Church in Bogalusa.

Former Jesuit Blue Jay Foster Moreau found out during a physical with the Saints that he had Hodgkin's . Now, he's recovering and playing for his hometown team.

A memorial park, dedicated to those of Irish descent who built the New Basin Canal and have continued to contribute to the fabric of the city of New Orleans as well as nationwide, was blessed and dedicated May 12 on a 4-acre site on Pontchartrain Boulevard. The first phase features a Celtic cross, a main 283-foot bluestone walkway with Celtic knot inlays, six, semicircular brick benches flanking the cross, landscaping, lighting and the creation of a bermed-earth replica of the New Basin Canal.

To say members of St. Francis Xavier Parish’s “SFX Sharing Program” are dying to participate in the myriad of activities offered to seniors isn’t far off the mark.

It's a sensitive topic, but Archbishop Aymond encourages people attending Mass in the hot summer months to dress appropriately – for God and for others.

One of the joys of Catholic education is offering students from low-income families a nurturing environment in both academics and faith. Jalen Johnson is thankful.