Catholic Mom of 10 Honored As ‘Queen of Mothers’ at New Orleans Vigil Mass

Catholic mom of 10 honored as ‘queen of mothers’ at New Orleans vigil Mass

Jeanne Vath Ory receives her Regina Matrum Award after a special vigil Mass was celebrated by New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond at her home parish, St. Joan of Arc in LaPlace, Louisiana, on May 12, 2025, the day after Mother’s Day. / Credit:... [...]

Catholic Mom of 10 Honored As ‘Queen of Mothers’ at New Orleans Vigil Mass

Kim Roberts Jeanne Vath Ory receives her Regina Matrum Award after a special vigil Mass was celebrated by New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond at her home parish, St. Joan of Arc in LaPlace, Louisiana, on May 12, 2025, the day after Mother’s Day. When Ory was selected at her parish on Palm Sunday, it brought tears to her eyes.

Help Mothers this Mother’s Day

Mothers’ Helpers, a local nonprofit serving low-income families with infants, will host a Mother’s Day Drive at Montecito Fire Department. Community members are invited to drop off new or gently used baby items from 11 am to 1 pm on May 10. Items most needed include infant and convertible car seats, strollers, pack ‘n’ plays, bassinets, baby carriers, diaper bags, diapers & wipes.