Guest Columns

Does the election of Pope Francis signal a great change ahead? Written by Father John Catoir, Spirituality for Today
A Patriots’ Day tragedy in Boston Written by Archbishop Emeritus Alfred C. Hughes
Young adults prepared for Lent with simple meals, stations Written by Nicholas Albares, Guest Column
Sister’s prayer for the ‘unknown’ Cardinal Bergoglio Written by Sister Eva Regina Martin, S.S.J., Guest column
A New Orleanian’s view: Sunset will lead to sunrise Written by Father Nile Gross, Guest Column
Executing a life also executes human dignity Written by Alexander Mikulich, Guest Column
The mourning after: Roe v. Wade after four decades Written by Susan Mire, Guest Column
Strategic plan moving ahead to improve schools Written by Dr. Jan Daniel Lancaster, Superintendent
Recent conference reflected on life issues Written by Kacie Hampton, Contributing Writer
RCIA is the gateway to the Catholic Church Written by Walter Bonam, Guest Column
Racial harmony team embraces Mary Written by Nina Garcia, Guest Columnist
A different kind of rosary reflects on Mary’s sorrows Written by Christine L. Bordelon, Commentary
A journey: Mohammad and me Written by Joan Treadway Glaser, Contributing Writer
Martyrs inspire us in battle for religious liberties Written by Father Joseph Palermo, Guest Columnist
Mass exodus: Arriving late and leaving early doesn’t cut it Written by Deacon Larry Murphy, Guest Columnist
Hispanic and not American: Food for thought Written by Martin Gutierrez, Guest Columnist
Parents, community offer guidance on schools’ plan Written by Dr. Jan Daniel Lancaster, Guest Columnist
Christian hope is a theological virtue Written by Walter Bonam, Guest Column
A new Pentecost Written by Al Mansfield, Guest Column
‘Signs of Hope’ offer alternatives to abortion Written by Dorinda Bordlee, Guest Column