On October 4, 2017, St. Rita Catholic Church in New Orleans will welcome several relics of Saint Padre Pio, a very popular saint of the 20th Century as part of a national tour sponsored by the St. Pio Foundation. The relics are expected to draw thousands of pilgrims from across the region to St. Rita for prayer, reflection and veneration.

How much did the violence on display in Charlottesville earlier this month shock and sadden you? How did you find out about it?

¿Cuánto le impactó y le entristeció, los sucesos violentos en Charlottesville, a principios de este mes? ¿Cómo se enteró?

God of wisdom and might, we praise you for the wonder of our being, for mind, body and spirit.

This special Mass is a celebration of food and hospitality and those men and women that make it possible

You’ve often said that quality in vocations is more important than quantity, but the archdiocese seems to be experiencing a healthy increase in the number of men coming forward to discern a vocation to the priesthood. What’s going on?

Muchas veces, usted ha dicho que la calidad en las vocaciones es más importante que la cantidad, pero la archidiócesis parece estar experimentando un aumento saludable en el número de hombres que se acercan a discernir una vocación al sacerdocio. ¿Qué está pasando?

The Office of Archives and Records for the Archdiocese of New Orleans is looking for a Processing Archivist / Records Analyst who can help preserve and provide access to the historical records of the Archdiocese.  The position will be responsible for creating access tools and providing reference for the public and archdiocesan staff.  The ideal candidate for this position will be able to analyze and facilitate the records management functions and needs of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Archdiocesan Family Day is Sunday, September 24, 2017, and the Family Life Aposto-late has developed a packet of information to encourage parishes to participate in meaningful ways to strengthen family life in the parish and in the home.

Join us in praying a special prayer to end the use of the death penalty here.

“I wish I had time to pray?’ “How do I pray?” “What is prayer?’  Have you ever asked yourself these questions?  If so, “Time for God’ is a great book for you!  In a simple and straightforward way, Fr. Philippe shares with his readers the beauty and “secret” of prayer and connecting with God. 

Archdiocesan Family Day is Sunday, September 24, 2017, and the Family Life Apostolate has developed a packet of information to encourage parishes to participate in meaningful ways to strengthen family life in the parish and in the home. 

A lot of people are hurting, and a lot of people feel alone. That was easily – overwhelmingly – the takeaway from all the discussion we’ve been having around here about NFP. About the failure to learn NFP adequately.

As we celebrate #NFPWeek by sharing the truths of Natural Family Planning, we've compiled some of Catholic Community Radio's The Church in the Home podcast episodes that focus on marriage and family

“It’s Time! Say ‘Yes’ to God’s Plan for Married Love” is the theme of this year’s Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, a national educational campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to celebrate God’s vision for marriage and promote the methods of Natural Family Planning.

Over 60 parishes, schools and ministries have claimed their eCatholic website through the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ partnership with eCatholic.

“What do you call a man who wants to embrace the chimney sweep?” – Ruby Adams “A saint.” – Father Brown

Especially in the past few years, as the demands of parenting and ministry increase, I have found that a good daily devotional is a gem for my spiritual life. It gives me a doable way to commit to fostering my relationship with the Lord everyday, even when life seems really busy.

Let us pray that our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the beauty of the Christian life.