This week, across the New Orleans area, descendants of Sicilian immigrants will lay out elaborate altars laden with food and ...

One of the most magical traditions of the Mardi Gras Indians is taking to the streets of New Orleans on St. Joseph's Night.

As Lent begins, Christians abstain from meat on Fridays. Many organizations, businesses and churches are providing fish fry meals.

Mass times for March 5, 2025, across Acadiana. Get schedules for churches in Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Opelousas, and more.

Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a ...

During his time in New Orleans, the Rev. Jerome LeDoux marked several foreheads with ashes as pastor of the country's oldest ...

Watch live as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.

Celebrations on St. Patrick's Day include parades, wearing green or shamrocks, attending church ... Catholic environment. Today, Irish culture is still deeply engrained within New Orleans, and ...

Mercy Endeavors Senior Center, 457 Jackson Ave., New Orleans (St. Alphonsus Parish): March 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., “Discipleship” ...

And, in the U.S. although it is celebrated in other cities like Mobile, Alabama, St. Louis, Missouri, Gavelston, Texas and ...