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In many ways, the 838-mile eucharistic road trip to the National Eucharistic Congress from Destrehan to Indianapolis that Melanie and Jules Saunée decided to take in their 15-passenger Ford Passenger Transit with Melanie’s mom and their seven children – ages 15 years to 17 months – defied spiritual gravity.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond gives insight into his experience at the National Eucharistic Congress.

More than 400 men have been ordained as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of New Orleans since 1974, and their 50 years of service will be recognized on Aug. 2.

Principal of St. Peter School in Covington, Michael Kraus, talks about how Catholic education is a great land of opportunity.

How many bugs can you find in a day? That became the question during our first family outdoor adventure in northern Alabama.

The Tuition Donation Credit Program provides a state income tax credit that gives taxpayers a direct credit toward their state taxes worth 95% of their donation to the program.

“As Catholics, we cannot be satisfied with a marginal or private faith. This means not so much being listened to but, above all, having the courage to make proposals for justice and peace in the public debate.” - Pope Francis

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Fifteen St. Mary’s Dominican High School juniors were presented book awards from universities and colleges to celebrate achievements of the junior class.

Bishop Robert Barron left the National Eucharistic Congress overwhelmed by the expressions of faith exhibited by thousands of Catholic believers.

Cardinal Luis Tagle told the National Eucharistic Congress Sunday that there is a strong connection between eucharistic and missionary conversion.

Transitioning from the carefree days of summer to the structured routine of the school year is a significant change, but with faith, preparation and love, it can be a joyful and enriching experience.

The 61st annual Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration, sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, was held June 23 at St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie.

Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Jesus in the hit streaming series "The Chosen," looked out at the crowd of seemed right at home speaking to the multitudes on July 20

The Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation introduces the Purple Star School program to schools in the Archdiocese to help students of military families adjust to new schools.

In society’s increasingly intense struggle between good and evil, Catholics need to cling to Jesus’ promise that he is the light of the world and will not abandon those who believe in him, Washington, D.C., Cardinal Wilton Gregory told thousands attending a July 19 Mass for the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Every year, it is a sure sign that football season approaches. But, this year, instead of making the ride east for SEC media days, we went west.

On a balmy November 1950 afternoon on Philadelphia’s Franklin Field, two future NFL greats invited their high school coach to join them on the football field for a special tribute.

Father Mike Schmitz told the National Eucharistic Congress Thursday night that a revival in eucharistic practice and belief must be tied to personal repentance.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan said the National Eucharistic Congress must be an impetus for Catholics to understand the centrality of the Mass and the Eucharist.