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In this week's column, Peter Finney Jr. interviews Byron Johnson, director of Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion and author of "More God, Less Crime," about the faith-based projects he initiated at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola years ago.

Archbishop Aymond offers insight into the true meaning of Advent.

Even with our best intentions, prayer can sometimes leave us without knowing what words to pray.

After the candy highs wore off, my children helped – with great sadness – to defrock the house from Halloween.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond writes to the young church, emphasizing the importance of remembering to give thanks to God during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Queridos hermanos: Con la Solemnidad de Cristo Rey, la Iglesia celebra el señorío de Jesucristo sobre toda la creación.

It only figures that Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, the founder of Buc-ee’s, went to Texas A&M.

El arzobispo Gregory Aymond, pronunció la siguiente homilía en la Misa anual por las Víctimas y Sobrevivientes de la Violencia, en la catedral de San Luis el 27 de octubre:

Outlined below is a summary of the USCCB meeting from Nov. 11-14, 2024. This is a summary by Archbishop Gregory Aymond, not an official document from the USCCB.

Archbishop Aymond turned 75 on Nov. 12, and, in accordance with canon law (No. 401, paragraph 1), he submitted a letter of resignation to Pope Francis on that date.

Queridos hermanos: las lecturas de hoy nos invitan a reflexionar sobre la generosidad y la confianza en Dios, ejemplificadas por la viuda de Sarepta y la viuda que ofrece dos pequeñas monedas en el Evangelio de Marcos

What does the word legacy mean? It means something that is passed on and has special meaning and value.

​As we enter the season of thankfulness, we must remember to practice gratitude for those communities that surround and uplift us.

When Debbie Fagnano, 70, was an infant, her father Eugene would climb the stairs to the choir loft at Our Lady of Grace Church in Fairview, New Jersey – just across the Hudson River from midtown Manhattan – with his babe in arms.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond will turn 75 years old on Nov. 12, the date on which he is required by canon law to submit his resignation letter to the pope, who may accept the resignation or ask that he remain as archbishop of New Orleans. Archbishop Aymond writes the following reflection for the people of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

“Confirmation is for all the faithful what Pentecost was for the entire church,” the pope said.

​Archbishop Gregory Aymond delivered the following homily at the annual Mass for the Victims and Survivors of Violence at St. Louis Cathedral on Oct. 27.

Voting with an informed conscience is an important first step in exercising Catholic political responsibility.

Two years ago, my husband started attending Manresa, the all-male silent retreat house. Every time he returns, he mentions a priest who always says that one of the most important relationships in life is that of a father and daughter, and I wholeheartedly agree.

Meeting the pope is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I highly encourage anyone to seize the moment when presented with the chance. It is a transformational experience I will never forget.