• Will the violence stop and our children be safe?
    Will the violence stop and our children be safe?
    Great concern for her children's future safety is expressed by young adult columnist Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher over recent national violence.
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  • Shame on those who take advantage of the elderly
    Shame on those who take advantage of the elderly
    “Do not hide old age, do not hide the fragility of old age.” -- Pope Francis
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  • Father Otis Young: Standing strong in his faith
    Father Otis Young: Standing strong in his faith
    For the last two years, Father Otis Young, pastor of St. Peter Church in Covington, has been an icon of faith and perseverance by celebrating Mass despite the after-effects of a stroke.
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  • Catholics can make a dent in violence – pray, reconcile
    Catholics can make a dent in violence – pray, reconcile
    " ... each of us also needs to search our souls for ways that we can do more to understand this epidemic of evil and violence." - Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans
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  • Do not be afraid to vent to God, have faith in his justice
    Do not be afraid to vent to God, have faith in his justice
    The pope praised those elderly who can turn resentment “into a tenacity for awaiting God’s promises” because they are an example to the rest of the faith community about facing “the excesses of evil.”
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  • Loving family routine interrupted, then revived
    Loving family routine interrupted, then revived
    Another "first" shared by working mom, Dr. Heather B. Witcher - separation: "The twins were acutely aware of my missing presence when they awoke. It was brought to their attention again when I didn’t get them from school."
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  • How to honor our elders with creativity and love
    How to honor our elders with creativity and love
    On July 24, the church will celebrate the second annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.
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  • The cherished gift of an apology, 60 years later
    The cherished gift of an apology, 60 years later
    Judge Calvin Johnson was arrested as a 16-year-old in 1963 for "inciting a riot" while advocating for the desegregation of public schools. Nearly 60 years later, he got an incredible gift.
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  • War’s deadly distractions
    War’s deadly distractions
    Magliano's "Making a Difference" column focuses on how the Russian-Ukrainian war is distracting us from such needs as adequately addressing the quickly advancing deadly effects of climate change and global warming.
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  • When three butterflies are better than one apple
    When three butterflies are better than one apple
    English professor Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher shares an end-of-semester experience which changed her.
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  • Pope: Elderly must set an example of faith for youth
    Pope: Elderly must set an example of faith for youth
    Pope Francis to elderly men and women: “... please be attentive to young people, they are watching us.”
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  • Judge D'Souza: Life of service and countless acts of kindness
    Judge D'Souza: Life of service and countless acts of kindness
    When Bernadette D'Souza was an attorney protecting clients from domestic violence, a woman was gunned down at her feet. Her Catholic faith remains her life's anchor.
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  • Pray for Life
    Pray for Life
    Letter from Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond to all Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans
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  • Theologian: America needs change of heart regarding racism
    Theologian: America needs change of heart regarding racism
    "Father Massingale challenged everyone to play his or her role in addressing racism in the church and in culture." - Kevin Fitzpatrick
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  • David, Goliath and a slingshot loaded with the truth
    David, Goliath and a slingshot loaded with the truth
    "Rise St. James" founder Sharon Lavigne will receive the prestigious Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame May 15 for her grassroots faith-based organization that has slowed, perhaps imperiled, the mammoth Formosa Plastics Group project near Donaldsonville, La.
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  • Catholic school teachers model love of Christ
    Catholic school teachers model love of Christ
    Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans' Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation, hosted of the 2022 NCEA Convention, assisted by the Office of Worship and the Council of Catholic Schools Cooperative Clubs during Easter Week.
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  • God is faithful to us even amidst our trials in life
    God is faithful to us even amidst our trials in life
    "Our heavenly Father is always making a way for us. God promised he would not abandon us." - Kristen Bourgeois, NOLA Catholic Parenting
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  • Easter experienced anew through eyes of children
    Easter experienced anew through eyes of children
    "I experience (the Easter Vigil) through the eyes of my children. And, unfortunately, those eyes are blurry and scattered." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher, Young Adults
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  • The cross’ indispensable invitation
    The cross’ indispensable invitation
    Jesus’ self-giving message from the cross, inviting us to enter into his unconditional love ,,,, is what you and I – and the entire world needs more than anything else! - Tony Magliano
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  • Light of Christ shatters the darkness
    Light of Christ shatters the darkness
    Archbishop Aymond offers Easter blessings.
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