“There is no freedom without love,” Pope Francis said. “The selfish freedom of doing what I want is not freedom because it comes back to yourself, it isn’t fruitful.”

Young adult columnist Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher, a young mother of twin toddlers and a 7-month old, shares the joy of her "first" Halloween plans for them.

The Catholic Community Foundation's executive director Cory Howat has a goal for 2021 of creating a portal on 'iGiveCatholicTogether' that would accept cryptocurrency donations, which would then be immediately converted into cash.

Nov. 7-13 is National Vocation Awareness Week in the United States. It is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renewing our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.

" ... where a growing chasm between the haves and the have-nots continues to cause much untold suffering, it is our moral duty to prophetically tell our national political and corporate leaders that 'The world is given to all, and not only to the rich.'" - Tony Magliano

"The allure of the show is its ' ... range of ability and the emphasis on baking as a hobby, as something that brings passion' (and) ... affirms that these are everyday people." - Dr. Witcher

Jason Berry was so fascinated by the African-American heritage of jazz funerals in New Orleans that he spent more than a quarter century researching and filming the tradition.

"Every diocese in the world has been asked by Pope Francis to begin a local synod process on Oct. 17. ... continental synod meetings (will be held) from September 2022 through March 2023. Then the synod is expected to take place in Rome in October 2023." - Archbishop Aymond

God's Special Children will celebrate its anniversary Mass Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie.

Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, will preach at the Red Mass Oct. 4 at St. Louis Cathedral. The Mass marks the beginning of the judicial year.

Hurricane Ida update and locations of Catholic Charities case management.

"Our faith teaches us to build community, to come together not only in times of adversity, but in all times. " -- Dr. Heather B. Witcher

"Is there ever a morally acceptable reason to kill a new-born baby – for any reason whatsoever? Of course not. And likewise, there is never a morally acceptable reason to kill an unborn baby." - Tony Magliano

Chauvin-born Maddy Thibodeaux offers this unique perspective on the faith and tenacity of those who reside in her native Terrebonne Parish.

The church as "the people of God" was on display Sunday at St. Anthony in Lafitte, where storm-wracked parishioners worshiped under a tent and openly shared their faith.

Archbishop Aymond reflects on the extensive damages to people's homes and lives in the wake of flooding and wind damage caused by Hurricane Ida.

Dan Schneider – "The Pharmacist" – says taking on the scourge of deaths to to prescription and street drugs requires collaborative action from citizens. He's ready to get things rolling.

Even the most protective parents can be duped by subtleties of social media "friends" made by their children.

"We’ll continue to see the effects of these changes on 'pandemic children.' ... "how can we (protect them) when vaccination has become politicized and when masking has been condemned and seen as a violation of personal freedoms?" - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher