The Collection for the Holy Land, in the words of Paul VI is "not only for the Holy Places but above all for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities." The Holy Land collection is taken up in most parishes on Good Friday.

The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Friday, April 2 to commemorate Good Friday and the Lord's Passion! Take some time to join our staff in prayer today as we remember Christ's sacrifice for us on the cross at Calvary.

The Diocese of Baton Rouge has been blessed by the men who have given their lives to serve our communities since the diocese's inception in 1961. As the life of a priest changes, so does their needs. Join fellow Catholics in helping those who have blessed us so generously; make a meaningful gift to the Retirement Fund for Diocesan Priests!

The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Monday, April 5 in celebration of Easter! Christ has truly risen! Alleluia! Let us rejoice in our salvation!

The Cabinet serves as an advisory council to the Bishop in administrative matters at the Catholic Life Center. The group meets six times annually in even months (and for emergency needs as determined by the Diocesan Bishop). In these meetings, the Cabinet discusses the workings of the various departments of the Catholic Life Center, develops a ministerial vision, and receives from the Bishop any announcements to be communicated to Department Heads and the Catholic Life Center employees.

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Philomena in Labadieville along with the communities of St. Anne in Napoleonville and Assumption in Plattenville to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Join St. Alphonsus parish as they pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet each week during the Lenten season. Masks and social distancing are required, For more information, call Donna Speeg at 225-261-6635.

Men interested in the permanent diaconate are invited to participate in our final discernment session to learn more about diaconate formation in Baton Rouge! This session will focus on the Intellectual Formation component of the diaconate and will be held at our partner institution - FRANU!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at Christ the King in Baton Rouge to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites will meet Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m., at the Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center in the St. Anne Room, 444 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge. For details, call Ethlyn White at 225-803-3391 or email robertwhite456@att.net.

St. Agnes Church, 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge, will celebrate a pro-life Mass Tuesday, April 13, 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 225-383-4127.

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Jean Vianney in Baton Rouge to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Members of the Class of 2021 and 2022, and their wives, participate tonight in their annual evaluations with members of the Deacon Advisory Board. Candidates will be given a specific meeting time and location to meet with members of the Board for the interview.

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. John the Evangelist in Prairieville to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Isidore the Farmer in Baker to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

The Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will sponsor a Called to Love marriage preparation virtual retreat Saturday, April 17 – Sunday, April 18. For more information and to register, visit diobr.org/mfl or call Mila Gernon at 225-242-0323.

Entering Canaan is a ministry of healing from abortion. The Support Gatherings are for men and women who have attended an Entering Canaan Day of Prayer and Healing retreat, a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat or have begun the healing process in some other way. The Support Gatherings include a time of prayer, Scripture reflection and discussion on a particular aspect of healing. For more information, including meeting location, contact Danielle at EnteringCanaan@diobr.org or (225) 325-3459. All inquires are confidential.

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland in Albany (along with Our Lady of Pompeii in Tickfaw) to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Gabriel to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Joseph Church in Ponchatoula to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at Mater Dolorosa Church in Independence to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. John the Baptist in Zachary to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Alphonsus in Greenwell Springs to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Agnes in Baton Rouge to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

The Diocese of Baton Rouge supports again a special collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Nearly half of our country is considered mission territory. This appeal helps our brothers and sisters here in the United States who do not have access to basic pastoral services like Mass, the sacraments, and religious education. Through your support, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps these mission dioceses form vibrant faith communities and strengthens the Church at home. Please be generous.

Knights of Columbus Council 13632 of St. Joseph Cathedral, 412 North St., Baton Rouge, will host a BBQ chicken dinner on Sunday, April 25 after the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Dinners are $10 and consists of a half chicken, beans, coleslaw and a roll. For ticket information, call Billy Rimes at 225-324-8941.

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Elizabeth in Paincourtville (along with the parishioners of St. Jules in Belle Rose) to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St.Joseph the Worker in Pierre Part to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Members of the Class of 2023, 2024, and 2025, and their wives, participate tonight in their annual evaluations with members of the Deacon Advisory Board. Candidates will be given a specific meeting time and location to meet with members of the Board for the interview.

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Francis Xavier (along with the parishioners of St. Paul in Baton Rouge and Immaculate Conception in Scotlandville) to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in St. Amant to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

BELONG Junior High Retreat will be taking place from April 30 - May 2, 2021, at Camp Abbey! All students in 6-8th grade are welcome to attend. Please contact your parish youth minister for more information.