For the second time in the school’s history, St. Aloysius School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Check this link often to learn more about closures and other impacts from Francine and to witness our diocesan response.

Approximately 300 Catechists in the Diocese of Baton Rouge spent a day being refreshed and learning how to spread the “holy fire” of knowledge and love of Christ to the people they serve in their parishes, schools, and homes at the Convocation of Catechists.

A large crowd of people from across the state flocked to Baton Rouge on August 14 to celebrate the beginning of a 2-day Eucharistic celebration of faith, life, and culture along the Mississippi River during Fête-Dieu du Mississippi.

Bishop Michael G. Duca found his experiences of coming together with people from across the nation, other countries, and his own flock of the Diocese of Baton Rouge at the National Eucharistic Congress July 17–21 in Indianapolis to be one of the joys of being a bishop, priest, and faithful Catholic.

Michael Acaldo, the CEO of the Diocesan Council of Baton Rouge, is the new CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Attendees from the Diocese of Baton Rouge who attended the National Eucharistic Congress July 17–21 in Indianapolis described the event as “unforgettable …” “incredible” … “life changing,” and a reason to have hope for the future of our nation.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge takes home three awards at the Capitol Area United Way Annual Meeting.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge’s (CCDBR’s) new executive director Stephanie Sterling is committed to maintaining Catholic Charities’ reputation as a reliable agency and community resource in times of crisis, effectively providing innovative solutions for urgently arising needs of the underserved in the area. 

In consultation with the Clergy Personnel Board, Bishop Michael Duca makes the following appointments effective 01 July 2024. Congratulations to all these men and women on their new appointments!

Approximately 1,100 pilgrims on the St. Juan Diego Pilgrimage Route to the National Eucharistic Congress in Cincinnati proceeded through downtown Baton Rouge on June 7,

Mr. Ryan Empson will serve as President of St. Michael the Archangel High School beginning on July 1, 2024.

Cheers and applause erupted as the three newest deacons of the Diocese of Baton Rouge walked down the aisle of St. Joseph Cathedral after they were ordained by Bishop Michael G. Duca during a Mass on May 25

St. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional School names a new principal to begin on July 1, 2024.

On June 7, 2024, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be stopping in Baton Rouge on its route to the National Eucharistic Congress taking place on July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis. 

Bishop Michael G. Duca of Baton Rouge announced today that Dr. Cynthia Ryals has been named Assistant Superintendent of Catholic schools. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2024.

Bishop Michael G. Duca announced today that Stephanie K. Sterling, LCSW-BACS, will become the new Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge effective July 1, 2024.

In consultation with the Clergy Personnel Board, Bishop Michael Duca makes the following appointments effective 01 July 2024.

On Saturday, May 4th, 2024, the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament will be unveiling of the newly constructed Novitiate House for the United States Immaculate Conception Region in Baton Rouge, LA

East Baton Rouge Parish School System has announced schools will be closed tomorrow, April 10, 2024, due to severe weather in the forecast, and Catholic schools in the diocese will follow suit.