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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!

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!

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!

October is dedicated to the Rosary and that is because of this special feast: the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary on Oct. 7. This title belonging to the Blessed Mother comes from an important moment in history when the Pope asked the people to pray the Rosary for protection. Spoiler alert: the Christian forces won! Keep reading to learn more!

On Oct. 5, the whole church celebrates the memorial of a man who walked the streets of New Orleans less than 200 years ago! You can even visit his shrine in the Garden District. Do you know this Holy Man of God? Click through to learn more about the exemplary life of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos!

You know him as the Patron Saint of Pets, but St. Francis of Assisi is so much more! After an incredible conversion, St. Francis devoted his life to God giving us an example of how to love God and all of his creation and even gave us the first Nativity scene at Christmas. Want to learn more about this heroic man of God? Keep reading!

You've probably seen the images and heard the prayer, but what do you really know about our Guardian Angels? Keep reading to learn more!

Footprints For Life was started in 2019 by a parent volunteer, because of her passion for pro-life ministry and her belief that the earlier you become involved in understanding all human life deserves respect, the better. Today, the 111-member group gathers each month to pray, reflect, and learn about what it means to make life-giving choices every day.

On Sept. 3 St. Philip Neri Principal Richard Hill mysteriously went missing leaving several items askew in his office. What was the school to do?

At Mass, the priest, deacon or reader reads the Bible to us from a special stand called an ambo. The ambo is not just any stand or table – it is set apart for one very important purpose: to share God’s Word with us.

Little Wonders columnist Betty-Ann Hickey shares insight into the significance of the altar in church and what the different styles and materials symbolize for us as Catholic Christians.

Did you know the church teaches there are seven archangels who stand before the Lord in Heaven? Three of them are celebrated by the church today for their service to the Kingdom of God! And while you think you might now their stories, learn more about the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael with us as we celebrate the day traditionally known as Michaelmass!

Padre Pio thought he was just a priest, and then one day, he received a mysterious gift: the stigmata! Want to learn more? Keep reading!

September 8 is Mary's birthday! How will you celebrate?

How many of you have a Young Vincentian organization at school? If you do, take time to learn about the saint who started it all and whose feast day we celebrate on September 27!

The social media post asked parents and parishioners to pick a teacher and pray diligently for 30 straight days starting with the first day of school on Aug. 6. But much like a secret Santa, the person praying does not let the teacher know that they are praying for them individually. Participants were asked to “have faith that God would move in the teacher’s lives.”

Did you know there was a time after Jesus's resurrection when Christians were persecuted for believing in Jesus Christ? Roman Emperor Constantine put an end to the persecution when he started believing, and it is his mother, St. Helena who went to Jerusalem and found the True Cross of Christ! Learn more about this great feast, celebrated on September 14!

When you walk into a church, you’ll notice two important pieces of furniture near the front: the altar and the ambo. They are two special tables where we are fed by God, not with regular food, but with something even better. Let’s take a closer look!

Mass is like a mystery story and there are clues all around you. It’s something amazing that you can explore. There is so much to learn and discover. Did you know that at Mass we use a special language that uses symbols to teach us about God?