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Also known as African American History Month, it is an annual celebration and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.

Once a year, the bishop makes a direct plea to the people of the diocese to support certain ministries through prayer and financial contributions.

Father Joey Lirette shares his reflections on Chapter Two of Pope Francis' latest encyclical

'Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me'

As Catholics, being generous and expressing gratitude is innately in our hearts connecting us to God.

We enter into this Lent on February 17 with many struggles playing out before us in our country and in our hearts.

Pope Francis: Coronavirus pandemic has 'exposed inefficiencies' in care of sick

Are COVID-19 vaccines connected to abortion?

How to go about reading the Bible

Future hall of famer Brees turns Saints into contenders year after year

Goodbye 2020; hello 2021. Let's all do our part to make 2021 a better year.

A House of Formation is set to open in the diocese for men who desire to study for the priesthood.

The funds from the Appeal will support seminarians, retired priests, youth formation and Catholic education through the Catholic Schools Office.

The Marianite Sisters of Holy Cross arrived in Houma and opened the first Catholic school in Terrebonne Parish in 1870.

Father P.J. Madden shares his reflections on Chapter One of Pope Francis' latest encyclical

During this January 2021, perhaps unlike any other year in recent memory we all have probably longed for a new beginning! As we begin this New Year amidst ongoing challenges, we all know in faith that there is no greater renewal opportunity that God has given to us than Jesus Christ.

God is patient and never stops waiting for a sinner's conversion

What about those who want to confess to God only? I have a friend whose teenage son, born and raised a Catholic, has decided he doesn’t have to go to confession anymore. He feels he can just confess his sins to God. What do you think of this?

Pope Francis declares a "Sunday of the Word of God" Jan. 23-24

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