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August 28
As New Orleans sat in the bullseye of Hurricane Katrina, which loomed as a Category 5 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, highways were jammed with people fleeing the area. Archbishop Emeritus Alfred C. Hughes, then Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, evacuated to St. Joseph Abbey in St. Benedict.Read More -
August 27
Bishop Duca expresses the prayerful support and solidarity of the people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge with the victims of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.Read More -
August 11
Youth attending The Franciscan Experience (TFE) expressed that “everything” was the highlight of their week – including toiling in the graveyard, engaging in deep theological discussions, and hanging out at night.Read More
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Sunday, September 14
The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church. Founded in 1887, CUA offers students an excellent education in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. The Collection for The Catholic University of America underwrites scholarships to assist financially deserving students in completing their education at CUA in over 50 disciplines. Please be generous in this special appeal!Read More -
Wednesday, September 17, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dr. Jennifer More STD, assistant professor of theology of FranU, will give a presentation on the Catholic Church's pastoral ministry and teaching about same sex attraction. The program will take place Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6 – 8 p.m., at the St. George Kleinpeter Activity Center, 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge. The event is sponsored by the Office of Life, Peace, and Justice of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and FranU Theology Department. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit diobr.org/rlc-event, email [email protected] or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Wednesday, September 24, 6:30 PM
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church will host a Suicide Prevention Presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish Activity Center, 13492 Frenchtown Rd., Greenwell Springs. Guest speaker Dr. Frank R. Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, CT, is the founder of the National Suicidology Training Center and former Executive Director of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center. For more information, email [email protected] or call 225-261-4650.Read More -
Friday, October 3
The Office of Marriage & Family Life of the Diocese of Baton Rouge invites couples to participate in the upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend, scheduled for Oct. 3–5, 2025. This program offers hope and healing for marriages in need of support. Enrollment is now open. Team Couples are also available to deliver a brief, 90-second pulpit talk at any parish to help spread the word. Brochures can be provided to any church or diocesan office upon request. All priests and pastors are encouraged to attend a Retrouvaille Weekend to experience its impact firsthand. For more information, CLICK HERE.Read More
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Faithful to Serve, Evangelize, Catechize and Lead
“Observe what is right, do what is just; for my salvation is about to come, my justice, about to be revealed.” Isaiah 56:1
The personnel of the administrative departments of Diocese of Baton Rouge collaborate with the bishop in his work of evangelizing, catechizing, leading, worship and giving pastoral care to the people of the larger community. These offices support the parishes, schools and other organizations of the diocese in accomplishing their ministry.
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