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Jesuit High School will be the site of the 37th annual NOLA Catholic Youth Conference, sponsored by the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office, on Sept. 28.

Generational connections are often closer than we realize; we just need to pay attention, said Dr. Patricia Prechter, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Holy Cross.

The Loyola Institute for Ministry’s Flourishing Sisterhood Project has been teaching, empowering and amplifying the voices of religious sisters in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for just over two years.

New Orleans native and former Ascension of Our Lord parishioner Angelle Hall received the Rev. Charles Forsyth Award from the Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA) for exceptional leadership in Catholic campus ministry.

"For the past three years, we have been blessed with the opportunity to visit the beach – thanks to the generosity of my husband’s godparents. Last year, I began a yearly summer album for my mother-in-law, and I ordered a second copy for myself."

It started out as a normal June morning at sea for Brother Martin graduate and Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadet William Flores, but things started moving very quickly during a life-saving rescue of three Cubans adrift at sea for 15 days.

Most of us have heard the saying from Father Patrick Peyton: “The family that prays together, stays together.”

Confidence is an acquired necessity in life, best built up from an early age.

Eight parishes are participating in a new youth ministry model geared toward guiding young people to become disciples of Christ with the help of parishioners.

"God gave us the spouse we have for a reason because the areas that are dissimilar often complement each other. " - Dr. Mario Sacasa

Devotions to Christ help us relate to him as truly human.

The joy of raising up all boys!

Scheduling a time for weekly check-in talks can nip irritating issues in the bud and strengthen the marriage bond.

The planned reorganization of several parishes, scheduled to take effect July 1, 2024, could affect church availability. Contact the parishes for more information.

Alexa Schexnaildre finds joy in her suffering.

St. Paul's letter to the Romans reminds us of the power of restoration and is often included at the Easter Vigil.

Reconcile New Orleans has given many young adults a chance to learn valuable skills not only in the workforce but in life. Its Cafe Reconcile offers training for the hospitality industry by offering home-cooked food. Catering, on- and off-site is also offered by the program.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini's early missionary years in the United States are chronicled in the $40 million blockbuster movie, "Cabrini" now in theaters nationwide. Cabrini High School, locally, has ties to Mother Cabrini because she founded an orphanage on the school's site and lived and worked there. Cabrini hosted a preview screening of the movie with a reception March 7, the day before it opened to the public.

What is one need in your parish you can fill? - Ty Salvant, NOLA Catholic Parenting

Special planning for her son's birthday "makes me happy." Beautiful memories for Dr. Heather!