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Jesuit High School senior William Degenhart Jr., who served as Marine Corps Junior ROTC battalion commander, received direct appointments to not one, but three service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy.

When Pope Leo XIV was elected on May 8, Cabrini High School excitedly began reflecting on possible ties the city and the high school might have to the new pontiff.

Over the course of the school year, students from the Academy of the Sacred Heart competed against other students in the New Orleans Academic Games League in hopes of qualifying for the national tournament, sponsored by the Academy Games League, in Washington, D.C.

After performing at several impressive places and events this year, including appearances on FOX 8 News and at a luncheon for Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, nothing compared to the ECHO Choir of the Academy of Our Lady being asked to perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Salesian Father Steve Ryan, director and head of Archbishop Shaw, said the school has created a unique system to unite students across grade levels into four cohorts guided by the inspiring lives of four extraordinary saints: Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (who will both be canonized this year), and St. Francis de Sales and St. Dominic Savio.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” – not just because of the lights and decorations, but because we are in joyful anticipation of the birth of our savior. Let’s embrace this Advent season with joy and hope.

Even with our best intentions, prayer can sometimes leave us without knowing what words to pray.

What does the word legacy mean? It means something that is passed on and has special meaning and value.

Two years ago, my husband started attending Manresa, the all-male silent retreat house. Every time he returns, he mentions a priest who always says that one of the most important relationships in life is that of a father and daughter, and I wholeheartedly agree.

"When Jesus heard this, he was amazed.” “Amazed” is not a word I easily associate with Jesus.

As a mom, the reality of our oldest son entering high school in 2011 felt like a daunting leap of faith out of the protective environment of elementary school, where we all knew the families.

Election season is upon us again, a time that can often tempt Christians to behave in ways that don't reflect our faith.

"E​ach of us is called to holiness. Each of us has a unique vocation … or combination of vocations. A special purpose according to God’s design."

I recently returned home from walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain with my two siblings and friends. St. John Paul II said the “Way to Santiago” has been sometimes considered “as an example of the Church’s pilgrimage on its journey towards the heavenly city.

Recently, I was asked to be a speaker at the upcoming St. Dominic’s Women’s Summit called “Harmony of Hearts: Confronting Loneliness, Conquering Distraction, Championing Justice” which will be held on Sept. 14.

Have you ever experienced a family vacation that includes several generations? If you have, you know it takes a lot of advanced planning.

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.

My friend Karlie has been cutting hair for many years, but this haircut was different.

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Ty Salvant offers marriage tips and the importance of discussing personality traits to understand each other's styles and how to interact with each other.