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NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Gavin Lewis encourages families to sit together for an hour a week and reconnect.

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Lisa Janussa has no regrets about husband's recent leap of faith.

A Student's perspective on celebrating the Feast of All Saints Day on November 1.

How many times has your mom or dad or teacher prayed to St. Jude for you? After you read this installment of Kids' Clarion on Saints Jude and Simon, apostles and friends of Jesus, you might want to think about changing your ways from being an impossible cause! Keep reading to learn more!

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Vivian Marino visited the Shrine of Fatima this summer and learned a lot about family and Our Lady.

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Jerussa Levy feels blessed to have her adult sons living back home while they attend Law and Medical school.

Sister Gertrude Levy, D.C. died on Sept. 27, 2025 at Seton Residence in Evansville, Ind.

You hear is name in Mass often before the Gospel readings, but did you know that St. Luke the Evangelist also wrote the Acts of the Apostles AND traveled with St. Paul making much of this important Book of the Bible a first hand account of the early church? So how did Luke come to get involved in writing everything down? Let's find out!

The above ground cemeteries of New Orleans are iconic. Rich in symbolism, the so called “Cities of the Dead” feature above ground tombs bearing the names of New Orleans families dating back nearly 300 years. Despite the wear and tear of three centuries of heat and humidity, these historic and sacred spaces remain beautiful attractions, and in several cases, are receiving special attention to ensure the New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries remain intact for generations to come.

This year’s theme, “Missionaries of Hope Among the Peoples,” was chosen by Pope Francis before his death, and now takes on renewed significance under his successor, Pope Leo XIV. The new Holy Father—formerly a missionary bishop in Peru—is the first pope in modern history to have served most of his priestly life in mission territory.

In every church, there is a special chair where the priest or bishop sits. This chair is called the presider’s chair. That chair isn’t just a place for the priest to sit. It reminds us of Jesus! The word presider means “the one who leads.” Curious to learn more? Keep reading!

Archbishop Aymond reflects on World Mission Sunday, October 19, 2025.

On Saturday, Oct. 11 over 100 consecrated women and men representing over 30 religious orders ministering in the Archdiocese of New Orleans gathered to celebrated the Jubilee of Religious, one day after Pope Leo XIV welcomed nearly 20,000 religious men and women from around the world for the Vatican Celebration during this Jubilee Year. These local religious men and women celebrated their vocations and their journeys as "pilgrims of hope" this year and throughout their life times.

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Phillip Garside discusses how Christian parents must draw on the father’s example and constantly meditate on what it means “that God’s justice is mercy.”

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Stacy LaMorte discusses helping your children to see their God-given strengths, not what you want or wish their strengths were, will help them to go far in life.

St. Louis Cathedral was overflowing with students, faculty, alumni and friends of Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) as they gathered to pay tribute to university foundress Saint Katharine Drexel with a special Mass celebrating the 25th anniversary of her canonization on Oct. 1.