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November 22
It is with sadness that the Diocese of Baton Rouge informs the faithful of the death of Fr. Nutan Sylvester Minj, a priest of the Indian Missionary Society (IMS), who passed away on 22 November 2025 in India after a brief illness. Father Nutan served in several parishes in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, most recently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. George. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him!Read More -
November 19
On December 14, the Church will culminate the Jubilee Year of Hope with a “Jubilee of Prisoners”. The Diocese of Baton Rouge and its prison ministry join this worldwide event and remember the millions of people affected by incarceration including victims of crime, prisoners, prison staff, police officers, prison ministry volunteers, former prisoners re-entering society, and families of the incarcerated.Read More -
November 18
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge (SVdP) gave an "extra boost" to families facing challenging economic times during its Neighbors Helping Neighbors food giveaway.Read More -
November 17
Grappling against the challenges of serving the struggling Hispanic/immigrant community can bring pastoral leaders together in clarity of mission, hope, and joy. Julia Scarnato discovered during a national conference of Hispanic pastoral leaders that the Church’s mission embraces the shared faith, culture, and needs of Hispanic and immigrant communities worldwide. Scarnato is the director of the Hispanic Apostolate of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.Read More -
November 17
For numerous years, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) has worked with various organizations, donors and churches on providing Christmas gifts to families in need. This year, with the program titled A Season of Hope, we are accepting monetary donations to help provide rent and utilities assistance to eligible clients to keep a roof over their heads and the lights on.Read More -
November 14
Participants ran, walked leisurely, and the youngest rode in strollers in the most successful Born to Run celebration in its 25-year history. The event, which featured a 1/2-mile and 5K run, took place in downtown Baton Rouge on Nov. 8.Read More -
November 13
St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is hosting its “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Drive-Thru Food Distribution on Saturday, November 15, to provide immediate food assistance to its neighbors affected by rising food insecurity and uncertainty surrounding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.Read More -
November 11
The Diocese of Baton Rouge has added a seventh portrait to its "wall of saints" featuring African American Catholics who are on the path to sainthood. The wall is located in the first-floor lobby of the chancery.Read More -
November 10
During November, Black Catholics proudly remember their history and heritage within the Catholic Church. Their liturgies feature dynamic gospel music, animated preaching, liturgical dancing, and expressive prayer to honor those who have contributed to the traditions of the Church despite opposition.Read More -
November 7
The Diocese of Baton Rouge announces that Dr. Mary Patricia “Pattie” Davis will conclude her tenure as Superintendent of Catholic Schools, a role she has held since June 2022, on 31 December 2025.Read More
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The Nation & The VaticanFrom The Catholic News Agency
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7 hours agoPriests process into Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025, for the concluding Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis. / Credit: Tessa...
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12 hours agoFather Gary Graf walks down a rural road during his trek across America in support of immigrants on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Father Gary Graf CNA Staff, Nov 24, 2025 /
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2 hours agoPope Leo XIV greets pilgrims from Latvia on Nov. 24, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 24, 2025 / 15:38 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV stated that hope “does not mean...
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yesterdayPope Leo XIV receives Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople at the Vatican on May 30, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Nov 23, 2025 / 12:29 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV has called on...
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Another PerspectiveOpinions & Features
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2 weeks agoAs we look toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, I realize that 2025 is quickly coming to an end, and so is the Jubilee Year of Hope. What will be our take-aways from this special time of grace?
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2 weeks ago“God behaves in the psalms in ways he is not allowed to behave in systemic theology.”
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4 weeks agoAll Saints Day causes me to reflect upon what a blessing it was to join the JMJ Youth Pilgrimage to Rome. While there our group was present for the Sept. 7 canonizations of Sts. Carlo Acutis and...
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Building BridgesRacial harmony:
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9 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 agoGrappling against the challenges of serving the struggling Hispanic/immigrant community can bring pastoral leaders together in clarity of mission, hope, and joy. Julia Scarnato discovered during a...
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2 weeks agoThe Diocese of Baton Rouge has added a seventh portrait to its "wall of saints" featuring African American Catholics who are on the path to sainthood. The wall is located in the first-floor lobby of...
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2 weeks agoDuring November, Black Catholics proudly remember their history and heritage within the Catholic Church. Their liturgies feature dynamic gospel music, animated preaching, liturgical dancing, and...
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Coming EventsJoin together in Christ:
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Tuesday, December 2, 7:00 PM
Our Lady of Mercy Church, 445 Marquette St., Baton Rouge, will host two Advent missions. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Father Michael Champagne CJC will present "Advent of Hope." On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Dr. David Whidden, professor of theology at FranU, will present, "Approaching Christmas Through the Eyes of St. Francis." Both presentations will take place at 7 p.m., after the 6 p.m. Mass and benediction. For more information, visit olomchurch.com/event/advent-mission or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Friday, December 12
Father Todd Lloyd, pastor of Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Baton Rouge, will facilitate a marriage retreat Friday, Dec. 12 – Sunday, Dec. 14 at Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat Center, 214 Church St., Grand Coteau. The retreat is sponsored by Domestic Churches of the United States. For more information and to register, visit domesticchurchfamilies.com/retreats, email Erin and Michael Franco at [email protected] or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Saturday, December 13, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Gerard Majella Church, 5354 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, will host an Advent retreat, Saturday, Dec. 13, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. The theme of the retreat is "I have Loved You." Speakers will be Father Tat Hoang CSsR, pastor of St. Gerard, and Deacon Joe Perry, deacon assistant at St. Gerard. For more information, call the St. Gerard Office at 225-355-2553 or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Saturday, December 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A TriParish women's retreat will be held Saturday, Dec. 13 at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 3523 Hwy. 78, Livonia. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m., and the retreat will take place from 9 a.m. – noon. The theme of the free event will be "Radiant Hope: Lord Let Me See Your Face." Dina Dow, director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, will facilitate the retreat. For more information, call the St. Francis Cabrini office at 225-625-2438 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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