Special Issues

I always wanted to be a teacher, so it was no surprise that my first job was in education. After 15 years of teaching literature to eighth-grade girls at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, my career transitioned to public relations. It was a natural flow, applying the skills I had honed in academia to a new profession.

Helping New Orleans families afford Catholic education is a priority for Catholic school leaders.

For nearly 300 years, ever since Sister Francis Xavier Hebert became America’s first female pharmacist, Ursuline has been a leader in STEM innovation for girls.

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Each fall, Trinity eighth graders travel to Kanuga Conference Center in North Carolina for a class trip. They return to New Orleans with confidence, a renewed sense of self and bonds that continue the rest of their lives.

Did you know there are NOLA Catholic schools directly linked to Catholic saints (not the football team)?

In cooperation with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, EdNavigator created a special guide to help New Orleans families learn more about school choice options, tuition assistance, scholarships and more. The goal is to enable families to make informed decisions in choosing a school that is best for their child. EdNavigator believes that all parents should understand every school option available to them and have the information they need to make informed decisions.

U.S. Department of Education data indicates that Delgado Community College is among the fastest-growing online higher education providers in the nation.

We’ve heard small class sizes make a difference, but how can you tell? At St. Louis King of France (SLKF), we see the difference in the relationships between our students and teachers. Our teachers provide a nurturing environment while maintaining a rigorous curriculum; which is only possible in small classroom settings.

Kehoe-France challenges all students in a supportive educational environment, promoting academic success so that learning will become a lifelong pattern for students. Most recently, we’ve partnered with International Schools Partnership (ISP), a leading international educational provider with 24 schools located in Spain, Mexico, United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

The Catholic high school class of 2017 boasted amazing success. A quick look at some basic stats show:

I consider myself fortunate to have spent my educational lifetime in public schools.

People know about Jesuit and its tradition of excellent, all-boys Catholic education. But did you know that the school also contributes to New Orleans culinary culture?

Known for its innovative approaches to supporting New Orleans youth through mentoring, education, employment readiness and enrichment programming, the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) continues to make a name for itself in the community. The inaugural YEP Fest will support the project’s 11 programs benefiting underserved youth in the community.

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Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) employs 13 professionally trained chaplains that work in community settings, primarily hospitals and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).

There is a reason that New Orleans’ Saks Fifth Avenue has been known as the ultimate luxury destination of designer clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes and beauty in three states for over 34 years.

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Poydras Home, a retirement community in the heart of Uptown offering independent living, assisted living and nursing care, is marking the historic milestone of its 200th birthday with a gift to its residents of a scenic park with a Koi fish pond on its front lawn. Engraved bricks and pavers can be purchased to pave the patio surrounding the pond.

“Give back more to the community than you receive.” It’s a philosophy we live by – and we’ve built our company around it, too. There is more to our ethos than traditional preppy style; we also feel strongly about contributing to charitable efforts in our communities. Here in New Orleans, a “Shop and Support a Cause” event is just around the corner.

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The holidays are here. How do you offer the gift of confidence to that special someone – or indulge in a well-deserved luxury yourself?

Did you know that the average American home has more than 300,000 items inside? During the time of the year dedicated to gift giving, offering experiences over material presents can be more fulfilling.

Hundreds of children in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans will delight in unwrapping gifts at their holiday party this Saturday, complete with food, fun and Christmas carols. If it were not for the generosity of their fellow New Orleanians, they would do without.

We’re bringing together the best of “dinner and a movie” with a full menu of made-to-order favorites delivered to your seat. Just buy tickets online, arrive 30 minutes early, place your order and we’ll take care of the rest.

Nearly a decade after passing away, secret millionaire John Marque still supports the causes he loved with a fund he named in honor of his parents, the Theresa Bittenbring Marque and John Henry Marque Fund.

For more than 50 years, the Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal has raised necessary funds to support Catholic Charities’ programs. Archbishop Hannan began the campaign in the aftermath of Hurricane Betsy.

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Never before has The Shop at The Collection — the museum gift shop of The Historic New Orleans Collection — carried this much exclusive merchandise.