In the past 48 years, more than 10,000 men and women have received the medallion as a token of thanks for their Christ-like service to the church.

“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

Students at Academy of Our Lady in Marrero can partake of knowledge in the culinary field in the school's ProStart academic majors culinary classes and gain a "head start" on a future career.

Lisa Gennusa Flood is the Council of Catholic School Cooperative Club's 2023 "Regina Matrum" awardee. She generously gives us a glimpse of how she strengthens the kingdom of God with the gifts he's given her, especially that of a mother to many.

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

600 grieving men, women and children gathered April 28 inside St. Matthew the Apostle Church to pray for the repose of the soul of 6-year-old Bella Fontenelle.

April 30, 2023 Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10: 1-10

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For its 300th anniversary, St. Charles Borromeo (1723), has installed metallic reproductions of mid-19th century watercolors painted by Father Joseph Michel Paret.

"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

St. Ann's Bob Richards just turned 103, and he attributes his longevity to “the good Lord, a good diet and a good family.” Daily routine: Communion, crossword and rosary.

Catholic women on the West Bank have been faithful prayer warriors for over six decades.

Dr. David W. Robinson-Morris is working with a major Catholic philanthropic organization – FADICA – to assess the challenges and dreams of Black Catholics.

Our Kids’ Clarion series on sacred items found inside Catholic churches looks at stained-glass windows, statues, Stations of the Cross and other works of art.

Contact the parishes for their wedding guidelines and to schedule your wedding date.

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.

" ... new book using the same guidelines but with additions to the title and content from a Catholic perspective." - Peg Hensler, associate director, Marriage and Ministries, Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey

April 15, 2023 Second Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31