Father Brad Doyle and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church parishioner Michelle Garon recently welcomed visitors on the porch of the Catholic Hill and Art gift shop, a gentle breeze providing spring’s last gasp of cool air.

In recognition of April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, the St. Jean Vianney Early Learning Center, school and parish scattered “pinwheels” on the grounds bringing awareness to the community and a call to action for all adults. Parish leaders said it is the job of adults to keep children safe. Photo courtesy of Denise Louviere | St. Jean Vianney

The youth of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Baton Rouge played a large part in the church’s observance of Holy Week. St. Paul pastor Father Arockiam Arockiam washes the feet of young parishioners during Holy Thursday Mass. St. Paul welcomed two people into the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil Mass. Photo provided by Desiree Terrell

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNA) – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 25 that lasted nearly two hours in a case concerning a former high school football coach’s right to pray on the field.