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.

More than 50 boats will follow a Eucharistic procession on the Diversion Canal through Livingston and Ascension parishes on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

The Schaff family’s faith journey through suffering and loss came to an emotive point at Easter as a time of hope, new life, and new beginnings when Evie, the eldest daughter, received the sacrament of confirmation in place of her deceased mother, April, at the Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge.

It is with great sadness that the Diocese of Baton Rouge reports the death of Deacon Mike Agnello. 

He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! Bishop Duca would like to wish those of the Diocese of Baton Rouge a happy and blessed Easter.

Learn more about what parishes across the diocese are doing to enter more fully into the final week of Lent and Holy Triduum.

Dan Burke, president and founder of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation and author of more than a dozen books on Catholic spirituality, will speak on two occasions next month in Baton Rouge.

The St. Louis IX Art Society will present a Lenten mission chamber concert at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, on Monday, March 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m. The event, which will feature liturgical preaching, sacred music, and Eucharistic adoration, is free and open to the public.

The Diocese of Baton Rouge will be hosting an additional synod listening session on March 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Catholic Life Center Ballroom.

It is with great sadness that the Diocese of Baton Rouge reports the death of Deacon Bill Blair.  

“Repent and believe in the Gospel” This is one of the exhortations that can be used for the imposition of ashes and they beautifully sum up the meaning and spiritual challenge of the season of Lent.  Each year I try to renew in myself an image of the journey I hope to take during the Lenten season.  I think I have come up with one that is simple and clearly illustrates our spiritual goal during this season. 

Three dynamic speakers, including the Rev. Larry Richards of the Diocese of Erie and pro-life activist Mark Houck, will headline the 2024 Men of the Immaculata Conference in Baton Rouge on Feb. 17, 2024, at St. George Church.

We, as a diocese, mourn the loss of Deacon Gary Mooney. Funeral arrangements for Deacon Gary Mooney are as follows...