Most of us have heard the saying from Father Patrick Peyton: “The family that prays together, stays together.”

April 28, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter

La Palabra de Jesús, que permanece en nosotros y nos va “limpiando”, podando, purificando para que aumenten los frutos de Amor. De ahí la importancia del encuentro frecuente con la Palabra en nuestras celebraciones y en nuestra vida espiritual.

La guerra es a la vez una triste realidad y un síntoma de nuestra naturaleza humana caída. Los historiadores han designado dos guerras del siglo XX, como guerras “mundiales”, pero la amarga verdad es que la guerra global permanece con nosotros y, como ha dejado claro el Papa Francisco, representa un grito contra la humanidad que es siempre y en todas partes una derrota.

An open appeal for support regarding the "carnage occurring in the Middle East." -- Maryknoll Affiliates

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Participants in the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July, and Catholics throughout the U.S., have the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence by participating in the events of the eucharistic revival.

Confidence is an acquired necessity in life, best built up from an early age.

Archbishop Rummel’s Caleb Curry wins the District 9-5A meet’s 110-meter event on April 18. And, Olivia Bordes escorts her Dominican teammate, Madigan Lee, to the finish line of the District 9-5A 400-meter dash.

Ann Smart, a beloved science teacher of 45 years and the 'bedrock' of Cabrini High School's faculty, will retire at the end of the school year.

Newly discovered color photos of Bishop Harold Perry's 1966 ordination provide a window to the city's social justice struggles.

Brother Martin senior Jayden Hall has been named one of 126 “National STEM Champions” for inventing a smart shoe called the TheraSole.

Congregation of St. Joseph Sister Anne died April 8 at Mount St. Mary Convent in Wichita, Kansas. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated April 13.

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson had a special present for Pope Francis when she met him April 12 in St. Peter's Square.

The pope has reaffirmed a nation’s inalienable right to self-defense, but he has emphasized that war remains a “defeat of humanity.”

The annual photo contest sponsored by New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries (NOCC) will be accepting submissions May 1-June 30.

It is important that conflict not hold the dominant place in our relationships, but gratitude, mutual esteem and respect.

Taking a look at promise for the New Orleans Saints.

"God gave us the spouse we have for a reason because the areas that are dissimilar often complement each other. " - Dr. Mario Sacasa

The French-founded Holy Cross family of priests, brothers and sisters – and those who have been served by them – will celebrate the 175th anniversary of their arrival in Louisiana with an April 28 Mass at St. Louis Cathedral.