The Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, which offers spiritual direction, faith companioning and studies for those who want to be spiritual directors, moves into the serene grounds of Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center at 5500 St. Mary St. in Metairie near Lake Pontchartrain.

Registrations are being accepted through Jan. 6 for participation in the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ annual “Martin Luther King Jr. Day On, Not Off Day of Service.”

A new women's group hosts events to bolster the faith of Catholic females with talks, prayer and events.

Mount Carmel Academy has added campus ministers and a new intercessory prayer ministry of students, faculty, alumni and friends this year.

St. Scholastica student Grace Hartdegen interviews three teens about their 'sweet' businesses.

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger and columnist Kristy Solis witnesses Jesus in others as she battles cancer. She said giving others a choice on how to help makes a difference.

Young adult Hannah Lanoux discovered her inner strength walking the El Camino Real in California.

Archbishop Rummel High School drama troupe, the Genesian Players, performs "Peter Pan" Nov. 11-13 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie.

After experiencing the wrath of Hurricane Ida at its LaPlace school last year, St. Charles Catholic offered help this year to Bishop Verot Catholic School in Florida after it experienced Hurricane Ian.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has brought the Red Bird Ministry to the area to help individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one, especially a child.

"With each season, each holiday, I watch as my children grow up and become individuals. In my mama heart, ... I’m loving" them more and more. - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

Xavier University of Louisiana celebrates the 10th anniversary of its St. Katharine Drexel Chapel with a Mass and reception.

Father Joseph Palermo, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church in Metairie, includes these conflict-management tips on one of the many handouts he gives to his marriage-prep couples. However, even long-married couples can benefit from them!

"You did not always listen to the advice that was given; you made mistakes, learned from them and still became the parent you are today." - Gavin Lewis, NOLA Catholic Parenting

"There is a joy and delight of children looking back toward their parent, knowing that ... their safe space is right there." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

" ... dutiful parents must ask themselves, what is worth celebrating?" - Phillip Garside, NOLA Catholic Parenting

The colors of fall are a reminder of two important truths: it’s never too late to begin again, and change comes in cycles.

The St. Louis IX Art Society has only just begun its second year of programming but has accomplished so much. All are invited to the society’s first gala-fundraiser, set for Nov.3.

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist Kim Roberts offers that maybe parents, educators and trusted adults should try to understand and appreciate this generation’s experience in today’s toxic culture.

" ... in just a short period of time we turn from parents of toddlers to parents of high schoolers. And so, we cherish each moment." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher