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September 30
Bishop Michael Duca has announced that the annual Continuing Formation Days for priests will be held October 6–9, 2025, in New Orleans. These days of renewal support their ongoing growth in ministry, and parish schedules may be adjusted during this time. Bishop Duca invites the faithful to pray for and support our priests in their formation.Read More -
September 26
St. Michael High School's new Sword and Shield coffee shop is the hub where students, faculty, and guests find a friendly atmosphere while they recharge their day. People line up for a cup of joe and sweet treat to smooth the tangles out of a rough day, sharpen their focus to take exams, and socialize.Read More -
September 24
Bishop Duca joins other bishops around the United States in congratulating the faithful of the Archdiocese of New Orleans on the appointment of Most Reverend James Checchio as the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans by Pope Leo XIV.Read More -
September 24
In the 1870s missionary priest Father John Scollard came from the Archdiocese of New Orleans to minister to Catholics in the area stretching from Kenner to Amite and Clinton.Read More -
September 17
In 2018 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued their pastoral letter on racism, “Open Wide Your Hearts.” The document called people to have an enduring love for people of different backgrounds.Read More -
September 15
It is with sadness that the Diocese of Baton Rouge informs the faithful of the death of Fr. Tom Duhe, a retired priest of our diocese, who passed away on 15 September 2025. Before his retirement, he served as Pastor of St. Thomas More in Baton Rouge. He also served a variety of other parishes and ministries.Read More -
September 11
In today's world, as people spread the Gospel message, people may rebuff them and demand to "show me the reason for your hope." Catechesis and evangelization require a knowledge and love of the Lord that speaks of a hope rooted in trust and confidence in God.Read More -
September 5
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina taught people unforgettable lessons about how fragile life is and how strong human and community bonds can be in response. The Baton Rouge community gathered to remember, give thanks, and share messages of hope during a service hosted by the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton (IFGBR).Read More -
September 2
During this Jubilee Year of Hope people may abandon their journeys or wander off because of the need for healing. Defeatist thoughts such as, "I can't," "This situation (or person) will never change," and "I need a quick fix" can lead them into being spiritually stuck. Spiritual direction and healing retreats can help these people break through such barriers to freedom.Read More -
August 28
As New Orleans sat in the bullseye of Hurricane Katrina, which loomed as a Category 5 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, highways were jammed with people fleeing the area. Archbishop Emeritus Alfred C. Hughes, then Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, evacuated to St. Joseph Abbey in St. Benedict.Read More
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The Nation & The VaticanFrom The Catholic News Agency
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12 hours agoPortrait of Russell M. Nelson, 17th president of the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. / Credit: Deseret News, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct...
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13 hours agoColorado State Capitol in Denver. / Credit: RebeccaDLev/Shutterstock Denver, Colorado, Oct 1, 2025 / 18:07 pm (CNA). After years of court battles over the Colorado government’s exclusion of...
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15 hours agoPope Leo XIV answers questions during an impromptu Q&A with journalists outside Castel Gandolfo on Sept. 30, 2025. / Credit: EWTN News ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 1, 2025 / 16:05 pm (CNA). Late...
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16 hours agoArchbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican aecretary for eelations with atates. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Oct 1, 2025 / 15:05 pm (CNA). The Holy See’s secretary for relations with...
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Another PerspectiveOpinions & Features
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4 weeks agoFor many years, our religious community was best known in the United States as half of a college sports parody comparing the worst teams to the Little Sisters of the Poor.
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Hurricane Katrina 2005 Memories ... missing my brother then and now ... hope for New Orleans and alla month agoAs we are currently in the midst of the serious part of hurricane season, I'm drawn back to tough memories of Hurricane Katrina, whose 20th anniversary will be coming up on August 29, 2025.
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2 months agoPerhaps in its ideal form, innocence might be described as a human heart stripped of ego and lust, something akin to what James Joyce describes in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man when his...
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Building BridgesRacial harmony:
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7 months 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...
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a year 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...
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a year 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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a week agoIn the 1870s missionary priest Father John Scollard came from the Archdiocese of New Orleans to minister to Catholics in the area stretching from Kenner to Amite and Clinton.
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2 weeks agoIn 2018 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued their pastoral letter on racism, “Open Wide Your Hearts.” The document called people to have an enduring love for people of different...
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3 weeks agoIn today's world, as people spread the Gospel message, people may rebuff them and demand to "show me the reason for your hope." Catechesis and evangelization require a knowledge and love of the Lord...
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Coming EventsJoin together in Christ:
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Friday, October 3
The Office of Marriage & Family Life of the Diocese of Baton Rouge invites couples to participate in the upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend, scheduled for Oct. 3–5, 2025. This program offers hope and healing for marriages in need of support. Enrollment is now open. Team Couples are also available to deliver a brief, 90-second pulpit talk at any parish to help spread the word. Brochures can be provided to any church or diocesan office upon request. All priests and pastors are encouraged to attend a Retrouvaille Weekend to experience its impact firsthand. For more information, CLICK HERE.Read More -
Saturday, October 4
St. Joseph the Worker Church, 3304 Hwy., 70 Pierre Part, will hold a day of prayer and reflection, "Mary Woman of Sorrows: A Journey of Faith, Hope & Love." The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dina Dow, director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, will be the facilitator. For more information, email Mary Cowart at [email protected], visit sjworker.org, call 985-518-2698, or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Saturday, October 4, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
The Office of Life, Peace, and Justice of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will host its third annual Prison Ministry Day of Fellowship and Formation Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Our Lady of the Eucharist Room at Most Blessed Sacrament Church Parish Activity Center, 15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit diobr.org/pm-event, email [email protected], or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Sunday, November 2, 5:00 PM
Bishop Michael G. Duca will celebrate a Black Catholic History Mass Sunday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m., at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 2250 Main St., Baton Rouge. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Joseph Perry of the Archdiocese of Chicago will be the homilist. The theme of the Mass is "Thriving as Sons and Daughters of God." For more information, call Deacon Alfred Adams, director of the Office of Black Catholics, at 225-242-1002, email [email protected] or CLICK HERE.Read More
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Photo AlbumsOUR Diocese in pictures
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Debbie Shelleydshelleydiobr.orgAssociate Editor
The Catholic Commentator
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