The story of St. Francis Xavier's early life would not make you think he was on the path to sainthood, but that is certainly ...

Saint Lucy is a saint born in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on Dec. 13. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283.

The prophet Isaiah presents a vision of hope: the mountain of the Lord will be raised, and all nations will come to it ...

One of the most important events in the modern history of the Catholic Church will soon reach a historical milestone. Dec. 8 marks the 60th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council – ...

Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the ...

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Charla Misse has put together a faith-based list of Christmas gift ideas that can ...

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Lisa Janusa encourages practicing self-control in our speech and in our actions.

On the eve of the Mass of Welcome Nov. 17, nearly 1000 visiting cardinals, bishops, clergy, religious and faithful including representatives of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and family and friends of ...

To the sounds of trumpets, timpani and the St. Louis Cathedral Choir and surrounded by over 1,000 people including his family and friends, visiting bishops, priests, deacons, men and women religious ...