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October 19
Baton Rouge, LA – Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is celebrating 10 years since Our Lady of the Lake College became a university in 2016, recognizing the institution’s growth in graduate and doctoral degree offerings.Read More -
October 12
On Oct. 9 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) marked an important moment in its history of transforming the lives of pregnant women in need.Read More -
October 8
The stories of the families who come to St. Vincent de Paul's (SVdP's) Sweet Dreams Shelter are uniquely different. Fire, natural disasters, job loss, apartment facility closures, and other difficulties bring trials for families.Read More -
October 6
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) is excited to welcome the People of Hope traveling museum to St. George Church, 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge. The event will take place Oct. 23-25 during the parish's annual church fair.Read More -
October 5
A long line of waiting shoppers looked on as the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Gonzales store on Oct. 3.Read More -
October 2
St. George Church in Baton Rouge celebrated the Season of Creation (Sept. 1 – Oct. 4) with a Mass devoted to calling people to hear "the cry of the poor and the cry of the earth (Laudato si')."Read More -
September 29
Blessed Fulton J. Sheen is now one verified miracle away from being canonized an American saint after the celebration of his beatification on Sept. 24 at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis.Read More -
September 21
The Women's Giving Circle (WGC) of the Diocese of Baton Rouge highlighted the successes of its 2026 season of philanthropic work during an impact Mass at the Catholic Life Center.Read More -
September 18
Thousands of people venerated the late pontiff's pilgrim first class relic over the course of three days at four different churches in the Diocese of Baton Rouge.Read More -
September 16
Neighbors of Immaculate Conception Church (ICC) in Scotlandville looked on with delighted surprise as the Southern University Human Jukebox Band marched and people danced in the streets. The joyful celebration was part of a ribbon cutting as ICC became Baton Rouge's second Community Lighthouse.Read More
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Another PerspectiveOpinions & Features
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3 days agoAs a Little Sister of the Poor, nothing gives me greater joy than making the elderly happy by helping them to rediscover the many reasons to celebrate life.
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2 months agoI grew up in a rural area where most everyone was either a first or second-generation immigrant. Most of us were just above the poverty line, struggling economically and struggling to speak English... -
4 months 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...
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Building BridgesRacial harmony:
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2 years 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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2 weeks agoThe stories of the families who come to St. Vincent de Paul's (SVdP's) Sweet Dreams Shelter are uniquely different. Fire, natural disasters, job loss, apartment facility closures, and other... -
3 weeks agoSt. George Church in Baton Rouge celebrated the Season of Creation (Sept. 1 – Oct. 4) with a Mass devoted to calling people to hear "the cry of the poor and the cry of the earth (Laudato si')." -
3 weeks agoBlessed Fulton J. Sheen is now one verified miracle away from being canonized an American saint after the celebration of his beatification on Sept. 24 at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis.
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Coming EventsJoin together in Christ:
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Saturday, October 24, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church of Baton Rouge will host its Lebanese Festival Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. The festival will be held at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge. There will be food, music, and family fun. For more information, sharbel.org/festival or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Saturday, October 24, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 11485 Ferdinand St., St Francisville, will host its Music on the Mount music festival Saturday, Oct. 24, 5-9:30 p.m. There will be music, food, and activities for the children. For more information, visit felicianacatholic.org or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Tuesday, October 27
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 -
Thursday, October 29
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, 44450 Hwy 429, St. Amant, will host La Fête des Bayous Thursday, Oct. 29 – Sunday, Nov. 1. There will be fellowship, music, entertainment, food, and fall activities. For more information, geauxlafete.com or CLICK HERE.Read More
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The Nation & The VaticanFrom The Catholic News Agency
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Photo AlbumsOUR Diocese in pictures
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Debbie Shelleydshelleydiobr.orgAssociate Editor
The Catholic Commentator
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