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July 17
Shopping for new school uniforms and shoes, getting haircuts, and getting back on a schedule signals a new school year is about to begin. Moving forward with a positive rhythm, rather than a strict minute-by-minute countdown can help children succeed in school, say Catholic school administrators in the Diocese of Baton Rouge.Read More -
July 9
The Baton Rouge St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) is helping students of financially stressed families to positively begin the 2026-2027 school year.Read More -
July 8
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July 7
Bishop Duca addresses the faithful of Baton Rouge and gives his guidance regarding recent schismatic acts of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X.Read More -
July 3
Pope Leo XIV extends his heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Read More -
July 2
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) Student Government Association has established a fund for a new student life center at the university. The SGA committed $25,000 to support the Portiuncula during a signing ceremony on June 25.Read More -
June 29
Anyone victimized as a child or young person is urged to report this first to secular authorities (The Louisiana State Police or State of Louisiana Department of Social Services) as well as to the special diocesan Sexual Abuse Victim Response Contact Line (225-242-0250) or to the diocesan counselors at Catholic Charities (225-336-8708).Read More -
June 29
Women in the Diocese of Baton Rouge converged at St. George Church in Baton Rouge to fulfill their guiding mission that "no shepherd is left behind" at a Seven Sisters Apostolate Mass.Read More -
June 25
Aeli Poydras and Jeremy Chiasson went forth from St. Joseph Cathedral as "servants of all" when Bishop Michael G. Duca ordained them as transitional deacons on June 20.Read More -
June 23
Before a jubilant gathering of family and friends at St. Joseph Cathedral Deacons Aeli Poydras and Jeremy Chiasson took their final major step toward priesthood. They were ordained transitional deacons for the Diocese of Baton Rouge.Read More
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Another PerspectiveOpinions & Features
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3 weeks agoA priest I know shares this story. Recently, on their priests’ retreat, the retreat director began his opening presentation with these words: we take for granted that most people are going to hell... -
a month agoSaint Jeanne Jugan is often portrayed looking quite solemn but she was actually very joyful. She was known to exclaim, “What happiness to be a Little Sister of the Poor!” and to counsel the young...
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2 months agoThis month marks the one-year anniversary of the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope. It has been exciting following our very own American-born Pope through his first year – although what...
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Building BridgesRacial harmony:
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a year agoLiturgical musicians Dr. Darrell and Dr. Darnell St. Romain, African American twins, hold different positions and sets of expertise within the church. Yet they have the same passion for helping... -
2 years agoThe historical roots of the Black America are intimately intertwined with those of Catholic America. As Black American and Black Catholic it is time for us to reclaim our roots and to shoulder the... -
2 years agoMembers of the African American Catholic Community of the Diocese of Baton Rouge have expressed their concern of not being able share their gift of blackness in their African American parishes...
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Features & SpiritualityOUR FAITH In Depth:
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3 weeks agoWomen in the Diocese of Baton Rouge converged at St. George Church in Baton Rouge to fulfill their guiding mission that "no shepherd is left behind" at a Seven Sisters Apostolate Mass. -
4 weeks agoAeli Poydras and Jeremy Chiasson went forth from St. Joseph Cathedral as "servants of all" when Bishop Michael G. Duca ordained them as transitional deacons on June 20. -
4 weeks agoBefore a jubilant gathering of family and friends at St. Joseph Cathedral Deacons Aeli Poydras and Jeremy Chiasson took their final major step toward priesthood. They were ordained transitional...
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Coming EventsJoin together in Christ:
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Saturday, July 25, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Father Albert Blount, director of the Office of Vocations of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, will host a "Duc in Altum" Day of Silence. The event is for young men high school age and older who are discerning the possibility of a priestly vocation. The day will take place Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center, 17560 George Oneal Road, Baton Rouge. RSVP by emailing Beau Bennett at [email protected]. For more information, CLICK HERE.Read More -
Saturday, July 25, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Dina Dow will present a retreat Saturday, July 25, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Main Hall of Immaculate Conception Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs. Dow is the director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The retreat theme will be "Live Jesus in Our Hearts: The Mission of Evangelization." The event is free. Breakfast and lunch are included. For more information and to RSVP, call the Immaculate Conception Church office at 225-665-5926 or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Tuesday, July 28
People are invited to pray for the monthly prayer intentions of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Prison Ministry through the Mary Mother of Captives Prayer Group. To find out more, visit diobr.org/prison-ministry-prayer-group or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Sunday, August 16
A St. Nicholas icon painting workshop will be held Sunday, Aug. 16 – Friday, Aug. 21 at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens Burden Conference Center, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. The Aug. 16 hours will be 1–3 p.m.; the Monday–Friday hours will be 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Completed and varnished paintings may be picked up on Saturday, Aug. 22, 9–10 a.m. in the Burden Gardens Conference Center. For information on costs and registration, call Kitty Hessburg Wiemer at 225-284-7440 or Diana Wells at 225-927-8646 or CLICK HERE.Read More
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The Nation & The VaticanFrom The Catholic News Agency
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12 hours agoAt the Sunday Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff said God’s kingdom grows quietly through smallness, patience, and service rather than spectacle or power. -
12 hours agoThis Sunday, Jesus uses parables to teach about the kingdom of heaven. What do all three of them have in common? Gospel (Read Mt. 13:24-43) In this chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus uses parables...
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Photo AlbumsOUR Diocese in pictures
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Debbie Shelleydshelleydiobr.orgAssociate Editor
The Catholic Commentator
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