A place called "Mary, Queen of Apostles Chapel" has opened on Poche Road in Ponchatoula, within the territory of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. It falsely claims to be a Catholic place of prayer, and as such, Bishop Michael G. Duca has issued the following statement.

The Diocese of Baton Rouge’s Women’s Giving Circle culminated its inaugural year May 5 with a Mass and gift presentation luncheon in $73,000 was distributed among six non-profit organizations. The Women’s Giving Circle seeks to promote philanthropy that glorifies God, empowers women and compels action. The organization’s goal is to minister to the needs within the Diocese of Baton Rouge and their patron saint, St. Katharine Drexel.

The Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group recognized Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge for its work in building trust between social service organizations and immigrant and refugee families.    “This program works because our home visitors are the backbone of this program and are members of the communities they serve,” said Vickki Maloid, CCDBR early childhood program manager. “They work with vulnerable families to positively impact parenting behaviors, early childhood cognitive development, and behavioral health.”  

La filtración relacionada con el caso de la Suprema Corte de Estados Unidos de Dobbs v. Jackson La Organización para la Salud de la Mujer nos recuerda la necesidad urgente de oración y acción en este momento crucial en la historia de nuestro país.

Explosion damages St. Agnes building

The leak related to the U.S. Supreme Court case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization reminds us of the urgent need for prayer and action at this pivotal moment in our country’s history.

God speaks through a variety of mediums, perhaps none as stunningly beautiful as Catholic art. Through artwork, God’s self-revelation and salvation history is communicated, said Jordan Haddad, co-founder of the St. Louis IX Art Society (SL9), said.