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" ... it is essential that we work to ensure that pro-life, social justice and peace curriculums are put into place in all schools and on all academic levels." -- Tony Magliano, Making a Difference

God invites us all to come together as a church family – to be known in his eyes as his beloved children. We all belong together in the community. -- Gina Sternfels, NOLA Catholic Parenting

How can we help children and teens – who will shape society for the next 75 years – make abortion unthinkable? Here's a modest proposal.

" ... the pope said that the care of the elderly is “fundamental” for society, for the church and especially for future generations." -- Pope Francis

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans president Dennis Lauscha, a 1987 graduate of Jesuit, says caring for the community has been a bedrock value for both franchises.

My prayer would be that people truly would understand what it means not to be a distraction to others in such a sacred moment. -- Archbishop Aymond

Global hunger is a real disaster for too many families so please consider donating to Catholic Relief Services today.

Great concern for her children's future safety is expressed by young adult columnist Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher over recent national violence.

“Do not hide old age, do not hide the fragility of old age.” -- Pope Francis

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.

" ... 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

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.”

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."

On July 24, the church will celebrate the second annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.

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.

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.

English professor Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher shares an end-of-semester experience which changed her.

Pope Francis to elderly men and women: “... please be attentive to young people, they are watching us.”

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.

Letter from Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond to all Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans