Mark Romig Interviews His Mom for Mother’s Day | A New Orleans Family Story | TMRS Ep. 15

With Mother’s Day approaching, The Mark Romig Show wanted to do something truly special, so Mark invited one of the most important guests he could ever welcome to the studio: his mother, Mrs. Janice Romig. In this heartfelt Mother’s Day conversation, Mark sits down with his mom to reflect on family, faith, New Orleans, marriage, motherhood, the Saints, and a lifetime of memories that helped shape one of the city’s most recognizable families. Mrs. Romig shares stories from her childhood in New Orleans, including being born at Hotel Dieu, growing up near Miro Street and Cleveland Avenue, moving to Lakeview, attending St. Joseph, St. Dominic, and Sacred Heart Academy, and riding the streetcar across town to school and to her father’s office at the old Public Service Building. She also shares the wonderful story of how she and Mark’s father, Jerry Romig, first became connected through their families, their parents’ shared friendships, and eventually a chance moment after dancing school that led to their first date. Three years later, Janice and Jerry were married at St. Dominic, beginning a marriage that would last 62 years. The conversation also highlights the extraordinary story of Janice and Jerry Romig’s family life. After raising their children, the Romig's opened their home to foster newborn babies through the Children’s Bureau. Over the years, they cared for 21 foster babies, giving each child love, care, and a safe home before adoption. Mrs. Romig reflects on the experience, the role her children played in helping, and how those early lessons in family and service became part of the Romig household. Mrs. Romig also talks about receiving the Regina Matrum Award, an honor presented to a Catholic mother in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for her faith, family life, service to the Church, and contributions to the community. She reflects on what that recognition meant to her and the friendships that grew from it. From Lakeview to the Superdome, from yellow roses to Mother’s Day memories, this special segment is a warm and personal tribute to mothers, family, faith, and the New Orleans stories that stay with us for a lifetime. Happy Mother’s Day from The Mark Romig Show. In This Segment Mark Romig sits down with his mother, Janice Romig, to discuss: • Growing up in New Orleans • Life in Lakeview • Riding the streetcar to Sacred Heart Academy • Meeting and marrying Jerry Romig • Raising a large New Orleans family • Fostering 21 newborn babies • Jerry Romig’s 44 years with the New Orleans Saints • The Saints’ Super Bowl victory • The day Jerry received his Super Bowl ring • The Regina Matrum Award • Family traditions, faith, and Mother’s Day memories About Janice Romig Janice Romig is a lifelong New Orleanian, wife of the late Jerry Romig, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a beloved member of one of New Orleans’ most recognizable families. Raised in New Orleans and Lakeview, she attended St. Joseph, St. Dominic, and Sacred Heart Academy. Alongside her husband Jerry, she raised a large family and opened her home to 21 foster babies over the years. Mrs. Romig is also a recipient of the Regina Matrum Award, an honor given to a mother in the Archdiocese of New Orleans who has demonstrated deep faith, devotion to family, service to the Church, and commitment to the community. About The Mark Romig Show The Mark Romig Show celebrates the people, stories, culture, food, music, sports, history, and spirit that make New Orleans one of the most beloved cities in the world. Hosted by Mark Romig, each episode features conversations with leaders, culture bearers, chefs, athletes, artists, historians, and personalities who help tell the story of New Orleans. The show is produced by LOVE NOLA TV and distributed on YouTube, podcast platforms, and through LOVE NOLA TV’s visitor-focused programming. About LOVE NOLA TV LOVE NOLA TV is New Orleans’ tourism and lifestyle television channel, sharing the best of the city with visitors and locals through original programming, restaurant features, cultural stories, event coverage, and positive New Orleans content. LOVE NOLA TV is seen in thousands of downtown New Orleans hotel rooms and showcases the people, places, and experiences that make New Orleans unforgettable. Watch More from The Mark Romig Show Subscribe to LOVE NOLA TV for full episodes, featured interviews, food and culture segments, sports conversations, New Orleans history, and weekly positive stories from across the city. Production Credits Host: Mark Romig Executive Producers: Glenn Haggerty and Keith Haggerty Produced by LOVE NOLA TV Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Mark Romig Show and LOVE NOLA TV.