President John F. Kennedy's “A Strategy of Peace” 1963 commencement address ... rang out with confident, courageous hope that ... a far more peaceful world ... with practical, doable steps, was indeed achievable in the here and now.

Pope Francis told the young people of today to act on their restlessness by looking to St. Francis Xavier to help so many in the world who need Jesus.

It's a sensitive topic, but Archbishop Aymond encourages people attending Mass in the hot summer months to dress appropriately – for God and for others.

One of the joys of Catholic education is offering students from low-income families a nurturing environment in both academics and faith. Jalen Johnson is thankful.

Laudato Si’ Week is a week that should not be ignored. Let’s commit to celebrating it as soon as possible.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond delivers his school year-ending message to the Young Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Humility is about recognizing my own limitedness and asking for God’s help and believing in God’s mercy. God wouldn’t put homeschooling on my heart and then abandon me to it.

When I look at my sons, I see their innocence ... (and) of my God-given responsibility.

At his weekly general audience May 3, the pope reflected on his visit April 28-30 to Budapest, Hungary.

“It’s a hard thing to see – and even harder to unsee,” Cvitanovich said.

The people of God are called to share in the work of the parish or the diocese and other Catholic ministries. - Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

"Pope Francis developed St. John Paul’s development to its full conclusion. Pope Francis has declared 'the death penalty is inadmissible.' " -- Tony Magliano, Making a Difference

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist and blogger Kristy Solis shares her daughter's joy in receiving her first holy Communion.

Pope Francis' April 19 General Audience - also, commemorating 10 years since his election.

"We should pray for vocations all year ... (our) prayer is that God may use us to awaken in others the vocational call (given)." - Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

Sister of Mount Carmel Camille Anne Campbell has spent more than 60 years in Catholic education, and she says the secret to effective teaching is simple: You have to "care."

Archbishop Gregory Aymond reminds the Young Church that Easter is a season – not just a single day – in which Catholics are encouraged to spread the Good News of the risen Christ.

In a reflection for the Clarion Herald's Bridal section, Victoria Donze thanks the people who encouraged her during preparations for her marriage to Chris DiBenedetto.

Dr. Ansel Augustine reflects on the joyful life and presence of the late New Orleans Auxiliary Bishop Fernand Cheri.