With the election of Pope Leo XIV, the church and the world had to come to grips with an unexpected, new spiritual leader, ...

The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and I am so grateful to God for this revelation. We first ...

Father Simon Peter Engurait was named June 5 by Pope Leo XIV to be the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

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The o verloaded garbage truck that smashed into a support beam of Interstate 10 and brought New Orleans traffic to its knees for weeks before being pried loose and hauled from its comfortable perch ...

The public viewing was scheduled to end late April 25 with another prayer service to close the coffin. Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, said the Mass originally scheduled for the ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for ...

In reality, there are no lone rangers when it comes to explaining the mystery of a vocation to serve the church in ordained ministry or in religious life, Archbishop Gregory ...

When Jeanne Vath Ory heard her name announced at the end of the 10 a.m. Palm Sunday Mass at St. Joan of Arc Church in LaPlace as this year’s Regina Matrum recipient – the archdiocese’s annual award ...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Today we celebrate the central mystery of our faith: the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This day, filled with joy and hope, invites us to renew our ...

Houston said schools on the northshore participated in this initiative last year by wearing yellow shirts and also did presentations on school safety. Legislation passed Louisiana Gov. John Bel ...

For many, retirement is imagined as a time of rest, travel and leisure. But what if this chapter of life held an even greater promise? Research consistently shows that meaningful community engagement ...