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Breaux was all about the power of presence. He learned on the job that sometimes being able to hand a leaflet to a woman could save a life.

One of the joys of Catholic education is offering students from low-income families a nurturing environment in both academics and faith. Jalen Johnson is thankful.

“It’s a hard thing to see – and even harder to unsee,” Cvitanovich said.

Sister of Mount Carmel Camille Anne Campbell has spent more than 60 years in Catholic education, and she says the secret to effective teaching is simple: You have to "care."

The crime was unthinkable: John Charles' only daughter Lauren was murdered by her estranged husband. Now, the De La Salle teacher says the Holy Spirit has protected him.

As a child, Deacon Eddy Beckendorf lived through the turmoil of his parents' violent relationship, but he says God has used his horrific upbringing to bring love and peace to others.

The issue of a child conceived in rape is difficult to talk about, but a man and a woman who are alive today because their mothers chose life offer profound wisdom.

When St. Joseph Seminary College won the national seminary basketball championship in late January, it was about much more than basketball.

When Sister Suellen Tennyson was held hostage for five months in West Africa, she prayed nonstop for the health of her unborn great niece. Her prayers were answered.

A lifetime of memories flooded Clarion Herald editor Peter Finney Jr. when he rented a car for the ordination of Auxiliary Bishop John Tran in Atlanta.

With an easygoing demeanor and a relentless commitment to service, Bishop-elect John Tran transformed many lives at Mary Queen of Peace. John Tomba's is one of them.

Msgr. William Bilinsky, who parents were natives of Ukraine, believes 2023 could bring peace because Russian mothers are done with losing their sons.

In honor of Peter Finney Sr., Peter Finney Jr. takes a playful, 12-month romp through the world of sports in 2023. Some of these predictions make actually be true!

There are no answers to the inscrutable: The murders of a beloved retired priest and a former pastoral associate. But Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats were beacons of light.

Sister of the Holy Family Doris Goudeaux worked the last 30 years of her life on the sainthood cause of Mother Henriette Delille. When she died Nov. 9, she still had hope.

Karen Baker was on the Sea of Galilee when her Times-Picayune editor called to tell her she and 200 others were losing their jobs. It's amazing what's happened since.

Chris Lowney, a former Jesuit scholastic, is a renowned author and speaker on ethical business leadership. Lowney explains what St. Ignatius figured out 500 years ago.

Pensacola-Tallahassee Bishop William Wack, the ninth of 10 children, learned so much from his dad. But he didn't realize his dad learned so much from God while on his knees.

There have been many miracles in Francis’ life – he met his late wife as an undergraduate at Xavier, and they were married for 60 years and had six children – but one that stands out apart from his family legacy is the jewel that Xavier was and has become.

Former Archbishop Alfred Hughes will turn 90 in December, but he's keeping his mind, body and spirit finely tuned to serve the people of God.