• Finally! The unborn now have a fighting chance!
    Finally! The unborn now have a fighting chance!
    " ... it is essential that we work to ensure that pro-life, social justice and peace curriculums are put into place in all schools and on all academic levels." -- Tony Magliano, Making a Difference
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  • A welcoming church – when we needed it the most
    A welcoming church – when we needed it the most
    God invites us all to come together as a church family – to be known in his eyes as his beloved children. We all belong together in the community. -- Gina Sternfels, NOLA Catholic Parenting
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  • 'A Modest Proposal': Let us promote life in all its beauty
    'A Modest Proposal': Let us promote life in all its beauty
    How can we help children and teens – who will shape society for the next 75 years – make abortion unthinkable? Here's a modest proposal.
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  • Archbishop Aymond: 'Injustice of abortion on demand has come to an end'
    Archbishop Aymond: 'Injustice of abortion on demand has come to an end'
    Archbishop Aymond says the Supreme Court ruling affords society "the opportunity to save more innocent unborn lives" and impels people of faith to help "mothers in need and their babies."
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  • Discarding elderly a ‘betrayal’ of humanity, pope
    Discarding elderly a ‘betrayal’ of humanity, pope
    " ... the pope said that the care of the elderly is “fundamental” for society, for the church and especially for future generations." -- Pope Francis
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  • Saints, Pelicans have scored points by giving back
    Saints, Pelicans have scored points by giving back
    New Orleans Saints and Pelicans president Dennis Lauscha, a 1987 graduate of Jesuit, says caring for the community has been a bedrock value for both franchises.
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  • Church attire should reflect our respect for God
    Church attire should reflect our respect for God
    My prayer would be that people truly would understand what it means not to be a distraction to others in such a sacred moment. -- Archbishop Aymond
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  • Heading toward global food catastrophe!
    Heading toward global food catastrophe!
    Global hunger is a real disaster for too many families so please consider donating to Catholic Relief Services today.
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  • Will the violence stop and our children be safe?
    Will the violence stop and our children be safe?
    Great concern for her children's future safety is expressed by young adult columnist Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher over recent national violence.
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  • Shame on those who take advantage of the elderly
    Shame on those who take advantage of the elderly
    “Do not hide old age, do not hide the fragility of old age.” -- Pope Francis
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  • Father Otis Young: Standing strong in his faith
    Father Otis Young: Standing strong in his faith
    For the last two years, Father Otis Young, pastor of St. Peter Church in Covington, has been an icon of faith and perseverance by celebrating Mass despite the after-effects of a stroke.
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  • Catholics can make a dent in violence – pray, reconcile
    Catholics can make a dent in violence – pray, reconcile
    " ... each of us also needs to search our souls for ways that we can do more to understand this epidemic of evil and violence." - Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans
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  • Do not be afraid to vent to God, have faith in his justice
    Do not be afraid to vent to God, have faith in his justice
    The pope praised those elderly who can turn resentment “into a tenacity for awaiting God’s promises” because they are an example to the rest of the faith community about facing “the excesses of evil.”
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  • Loving family routine interrupted, then revived
    Loving family routine interrupted, then revived
    Another "first" shared by working mom, Dr. Heather B. Witcher - separation: "The twins were acutely aware of my missing presence when they awoke. It was brought to their attention again when I didn’t get them from school."
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  • Abortion’s brutal hidden truth
    Abortion’s brutal hidden truth
    " ... a woman stopped her car, got out, pointed to the large gruesome poster I was holding, and emotionally asked, 'What is that?' ... "With surprise and horror, she said, 'Is that what abortion is?' ” - Tony Magliano
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  • How to honor our elders with creativity and love
    How to honor our elders with creativity and love
    On July 24, the church will celebrate the second annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.
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  • The cherished gift of an apology, 60 years later
    The cherished gift of an apology, 60 years later
    Judge Calvin Johnson was arrested as a 16-year-old in 1963 for "inciting a riot" while advocating for the desegregation of public schools. Nearly 60 years later, he got an incredible gift.
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  • ‘Go and celebrate the good news!’
    ‘Go and celebrate the good news!’
    Sister of the Holy Family Sylvia Thibodeaux reflects on the role of the religious as earthly witnesses to God’s love.
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  • Young essayists reflect on the ‘call to discipleship’ – in 2022 and beyond
    Young essayists reflect on the ‘call to discipleship’ – in 2022 and beyond
    Ava Stack, a seventh grader at St. Catherine of Siena School, presents her winning essay on being a disciple of Christ.
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  • Young essayists reflect on the ‘call to discipleship’ – in 2022 and beyond
    Young essayists reflect on the ‘call to discipleship’ – in 2022 and beyond
    Maci Williams, a sixth grader at St. Angela Merici School, presents her winning essay on being a disciple of Christ.
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