Among the 1 million people who annually travel to Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, most go with no expectation of a physical healing or witnessing a supernatural experience that can’t be explained.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond offered a personal summary of the summer meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Louisville June 11-14. This is a personal summary, not an official document of the USCCB.

Staff writer Macie Capote reflects on the past 6 months of being a newlywed, and how God has opened her eyes to many things about herself.

Deacon Dave Farinelli urges couples to embrace the changes and compromises that are necessary once married.

Deacon Gerard Gautrau writes that an important element of a strong marriage relationship is the ability of each person to have some time to relax, refresh and even escape.

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.

Pope Francis' message, released to German Catholics on May 29.

Kid's Clarion Editor/NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger Kim Roberts talks about what her first year being an empty nester was like.

Everyone throughout the world, needs to urge President Biden to act in the spirit and example of Jesus – to be a nonviolent peacemaker as his, and our, Catholic faith teaches. Please email him at https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/. - Tony Magliano

Swensen first spotted McCormick pushing his cart train while she headed into the store. It troubled her. She thought to herself, why was this man, at his advanced age, being forced to do outdoor calisthenics on a volcanic asphalt parking lot in the midst of a triple-digit heat index?

Archbishop Gregory Aymond gives insight into his decision-making for parish mergers.

Beginning in December, Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher signed up for classes to learn watercolor.

Editor Peter Finney Jr. talks about how during rough times, sometimes you just need to laugh.

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Gina Sternfels reflects on her autistic son’s growth in communication and on the many proud moments surrounding his graduation.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond delivered the following homily at the Ordination Mass for Fathers Austin Barr, Jorge Gomez and Cuong Tran on June 1 at St. Louis Cathedral.

... we need to both ongoingly give generously to the hungry, and to tirelessly advocate for legislative and corporate measures which will address the root causes of hunger ... - Tony Magliano, Making a Difference

Pope Francis said Christian love embraces what is not lovable, offers forgiveness and blesses one’s enemies.

Summer is descending rapidly upon us. The heat is beginning, the mosquitoes are biting and the children are dreaming about days at home and vacations.

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Charlotte Phillips explains how a dream about her aunt and father brought her immense joy and reminded her of God’s love for her.

Studies show that helping others not only benefits those served but also is a boost to the physical, mental and spiritual health of those giving the service.