Mark Richards had worked at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Metairie for over 20 years before he was dealt the life-changing career blow. “It’s just a stab in the back,” Richards ...

Mark Richards, 63, who is gay, tells PEOPLE he was terminated from his job at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Metairie after teaching there for more than two decades.

The Ashé Cultural Arts Center held a gathering at Congo Square and led a procession through Tremé Saturday morning (July 5) ...

Building a More Inclusive Parish Creating an inclusive parish isn’t about doing more—it’s about seeing more: seeing the dignity of each person, the gifts they bring, and the presence of Christ in them ...