For 50 years, the Hispanic Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New Orleans has served the needs of Hispanic Catholics, who now number at least 125,000.

"Cooler heads and warmer hearts need to prevail. And to help insure that, we need to pray hard for peace, and pressure our leaders to move away from war."

" ... dutiful parents must ask themselves, what is worth celebrating?" - Phillip Garside, NOLA Catholic Parenting

The colors of fall are a reminder of two important truths: it’s never too late to begin again, and change comes in cycles.

Kazakhstan – home to 150 ethnic groups and more than 80 languages – has a “vocation of being a country of encounter, of culture, of language,” the pope said.

Pensacola-Tallahassee Bishop William Wack, the ninth of 10 children, learned so much from his dad. But he didn't realize his dad learned so much from God while on his knees.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond urged priests attending the 2022 Louisiana Priests’ Convention to listen to God's whispers and act on them.

Families in impoverished nations don't have access to a quality education and, sadly, the children must work to survive - many times in extremely harsh and dangerous conditions.

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist Kim Roberts offers that maybe parents, educators and trusted adults should try to understand and appreciate this generation’s experience in today’s toxic culture.

" ... in just a short period of time we turn from parents of toddlers to parents of high schoolers. And so, we cherish each moment." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

There have been many miracles in Francis’ life – he met his late wife as an undergraduate at Xavier, and they were married for 60 years and had six children – but one that stands out apart from his family legacy is the jewel that Xavier was and has become.

Please continue to pray for persecuted Christians around the world as we prepare for Mission Sunday on October 23.

Priests and bishops from the seven Catholic dioceses of Louisiana will gather Sept. 19-21 in New Orleans.

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

Pope Francis called on all Christians to “hope for this fullness of life that awaits us all...”

Former Archbishop Alfred Hughes will turn 90 in December, but he's keeping his mind, body and spirit finely tuned to serve the people of God.

Please assist Aid to the Church in Need’s efforts to provide persecuted Christians with the financial help they need to survive (see: https://bit.ly/2vxeFsz).

Pope Francis encouraged Christians, especially the elderly, to live their final years of life “in the expectation of the Lord” because in old age, Jesus’ promise becomes “transparent..."

"While it is impossible to choose a favorite Catholic devotion, all are beneficial to getting closer to God." - Greg Zambrano, NOLA Catholic Parenting

The abortion battle has served the interests of both parties in polarizing their political bases. Perhaps the church can help bridge the divide while saving lives.