Alexandria historian Michael Miller in his book “Burials in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery 1799-1983” identified the first known burial at the new cemetery as Caven Boa who died Aug. 20, 1799.

When the Rev. Matthew Baum attended Johnstown’s Juneteenth activities recently, he was on a multi-layered mission. Baum, rector at St. John Gualbert Cathedral and St. Patrick Catholic Church, both in ...

Pope Leo XIV’s Creole and African ancestry, traced to Louisiana and West Africa, is prompting celebration and curiosity among ...

Nearly 100 American men and women from the United States are currently being considered for sainthood. And many Catholics ...

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MARY: TAKEN UP TO HEAVEN "Mary has gone to heaven in both body and soul, and the angels rejoice. I can imagine, too, the delight of St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse, who awaited her in paradise.

Today in History for July 6: In 1415, Czech reformer Jan Hus was martyred. He was condemned for heresy and burned at the stake because of his outspoken appeals for church reform and for political and ...

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St. Mary’s Parish will expand its operations after finalizing an $8.5 million property purchase from the Annapolis Area ...

The congregation of St. Mary Basilica has launched a $2.5 million project to restore the exterior of the historic church.

A protege of the late, great chef Paul Prudhomme has a special tribute menu of dishes from K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen in its ...

As UNO athletic director for five years, Bob Gibson grew the Mavericks’ program during a time of budget cuts at the ...