"I now look forward to this each year, and I am finding that I feel a connection to my ancestors in a way that I never had before." - Kim Roberts, NOLA Catholic Parenting

The issue of a child conceived in rape is difficult to talk about, but a man and a woman who are alive today because their mothers chose life offer profound wisdom.

With prophetic warning Pope Francis declared: “The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral, just as the possessing of nuclear weapons is immoral ... We will be judged on this.” - Tony Magliano

"Contemplating our dreams ... resonated with me, because I use this approach ... with our family." - Ty Salvant, NOLA Catholic Parenting

Pope Francis: “Lent is a time of truth, a time to drop the masks we put on each day to appear perfect in the eyes of the world ..."

Archbishop Gregory Aymond delivered the following homily at the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Louis Cathedral on Feb. 22.

When St. Joseph Seminary College won the national seminary basketball championship in late January, it was about much more than basketball.

But to you who hear” said Jesus, “love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”

Catholic Counseling Service may be reached directly at (504) 861-6245 and is committed to responding to intake requests within 24 to 48 hours with a follow-up call from a counselor, who can set up an appointment.

When Sister Suellen Tennyson was held hostage for five months in West Africa, she prayed nonstop for the health of her unborn great niece. Her prayers were answered.

"I’ve been thinking more and more about the transience of our lives. ... that recalls to mind one of the cornerstones of our faith: we never know the hour or moment." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

" ... Congress and each individual state can greatly restrict or even totally ban abortion. But the opposite is also the reality in that Congress and states can make abortion legal." - Tony Magliano

Fasting allows us to be docile to the Holy Spirit and better hear God's will.

A lifetime of memories flooded Clarion Herald editor Peter Finney Jr. when he rented a car for the ordination of Auxiliary Bishop John Tran in Atlanta.

With an easygoing demeanor and a relentless commitment to service, Bishop-elect John Tran transformed many lives at Mary Queen of Peace. John Tomba's is one of them.

Pope Francis challenges us to let God transform the usual way we view the world; to no longer think in exclusively personal and nationalistic terms.

Msgr. William Bilinsky, who parents were natives of Ukraine, believes 2023 could bring peace because Russian mothers are done with losing their sons.

“Today, amid the lethargy that dulls our senses, ... the shepherds are summoning us to set out and get involved in our world, to dirty our hands and to do some good,” Pope Francis said.

To U.S. readers, ... "(please urge U.S. senators and representatives) to ensure that all assistance to Israel be conditioned on proof that none of it will go toward human rights violations inflicted upon Palestinians." - Tony Magliano, Making a Difference

"The magic of Christmas is the unbridled joy (of children) at the smallest of things."