Lord God, you alone have the power to instill the spark of life, yet, you have made humankind the stewards of creation. Help us to be faithful to this sacred trust so that we may protect and promote the dignity of every human life from the very moment of conception, particularly the tiniest humans in the embryonic stage of human development who are so often forgotten by society & used by modern science.

On Sunday, October 15 at the 11 am Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond will celebrate a special Mass for the Victims and Survivors of Violence. 

¿Por qué son conocidas las personas famosas? ¿Qué los hace únicos, diferentes de los demás?

What are famous people known for? What makes them unique, different from others?

"I want to have children with you." This simple, but meaningful phrase conveys in seven words the deep trust, love, and faith a Catholic married couple have in and for each other.

Octubre es conocido como el Mes del Respeto a la Vida, un tiempo cuando la Iglesia brilla una luz especial sobre los asuntos de la vida.

The following retreats are held at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center at 5500 St. Mary Street  Metairie, LA 70006. Find out more about the Retreat Center and events on their website!

That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.

"The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of it's scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness."

October is known as Respect Life Month, a time when the church shines a special light on the life issues. Can you tell us more about that?