"I’m not sure why I thought this year would be different. Perhaps I was just being naïve and optimistic." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

Local lawyer David Scotton's story of being adopted then meeting his birth parents has been made into the movie,"Lifemark," produced by Christian actor Kirk Cameron and Alex and Stephen Kendrick.

Pope John Paul student Sarah Homburg spends the summer at Vanderbilt studying law, then shadows a former JPJ II alum who is now a doctor.

Each year, St. Paul's School in Covington commissions new eucharistic ministers.

The student body, faculty and staff at St. Augustine High School celebrated its opening school Mass for the 2022-23 year at St. Louis Cathedral.

A recent workshop attended by 150 religious ed professionals looked at ways in which parishes might engage parents more intentionally in the faith formation of their children.

The 30-year-old playground at St. Catherine of Siena has been replaced by a new playground courtesy of the volunteer labor of parents, grandparents, members of parish clubs and others.

" ... our children learn from us (the good and the bad). But we learn from them, too." -- Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

16-year-old local Peyton Mares is a professional cornhole toss champion. He is an Archbishop Rummel High Raider.

Successful horse rider and trainer opens Equine Therapy Connection to use horse touch therapy with retired racing thoroughbreds to help the elderly, disabled, veterans, recovering addicts, those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or grief.

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Ty Salvant encourages parents to work together to ease stress.

Young adult columnist Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher describes her days now with all three children in school.

Ursuline Academy senior Natalie Garner writes about her summer experience at Loyola's FaithActs program.

Students at the Head Start Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans school at Incarnate Word recently received short white coats to encourage health care professions.

Michael Bourg, new executive director at St. Vincent de Paul plans to get the word out on all the ministries offered by St. Vincent de Paul. The new headquarters on Canal Street expand the nonprofit's reach.

Catholic Counseling Service of the Archdiocese of New Orleans will offer a Zoom parents' support group on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. from Aug. 22-Oct. 10.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced recent high school graduates who earned scholarships through the corporation and individual colleges and universities.

St. Augustine High School in New Orleans is making strong alliances with colleges and universities nationwide for the betterment of its students.

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans are working toward district accreditation.

"As we calmed down after tantrum city, I watched as my toddlers poured every ounce of intensity into a creative outlet." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher