Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of Most Blessed Sacrament to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
The Diocese of Baton Rouge Youth and Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring an Arise Middle School Rally, ARISE. The event will take place Saturday, March 7, 1– 9 p.m., at St. Alphonsus Church, 1440 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs. Emcee will be Rachael Duchmann, assistant campus minister at St. Joseph's Academy in Baton Rouge. Keynote speaker with be Father Brad Doyle, pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in St. Francisville, and worship leader will be Ryan Foulon, youth minister at Divine Mercy Church in Kenner. Contact your local parish to register. For more information, email [email protected] or CLICK HERE.
In an effort to embrace and welcome the members of our Church with special needs and their families, the Diocese of Baton Rouge has begun hosting Sensory-Friendly Masses.
These Masses include lower lighting, softer music, and shorter, more literal homilies;
most importantly, they provide fellowship with other parishioners on a similar journey. We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise cancelling headphones, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are.
Donna Marie O'Boyle, EWTN host and author, will present a Lenten evening of reflection Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m., at St. George Church, 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge. The theme will be, "The Beauty of the Cross of Christ: Amid Sufferings, Gifts, and Graces." For more information, visit st-george.org or CLICK HERE.
3-Part Lenten Series: From Brokenness to Healing with Jennifer Prather. Offered 3 different times in 3 unique locations. Location 1 at Immaculate Conception in Denham Springs. 3 dates: Feb. 26, Mar. 5 & 12 from 6:30-7:30pm. Evening 1: Embracing Our Brokenness: Admitting & Accepting Our Need for Healing; Evening 2: Healing Our Brokenness: The Sacraments as Channels of Healing; Evening 3: The Fruits of Our Healing: The Transformation of the Resurrection of the Body.
Our diocese will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your support of this collection serves Jesus in disguise in some of the most marginalized communities in our world.
An icon painting workshop on St. Anthony of Padua will be held at the Burden Gardens Conference Center, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. The workshop begins Sunday, March 15, 1 - 3 p.m., and continues each day through Friday, March 20, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For information on cost and other details of the workshop, call Kitty Hessburg Wiemer at 225-284-7440 or Diana Wells at 225-927-8646, or CLICK HERE.
3-Part Lenten Series: From Brokenness to Healing with Jennifer Prather. Offered 3 different times in 3 unique locations. Location 3 at St. Mark's Church in Gonzales. 3 dates: Mar. 15, 16, & 17 from 6:30-7:30pm. Evening 1: Embracing Our Brokenness: Admitting & Accepting Our Need for Healing; Evening 2: Healing Our Brokenness: The Sacraments as Channels of Healing; Evening 3: The Fruits of Our Healing: The Transformation of the Resurrection of the Body.
We were never meant to walk life's journey alone. We invite you to a monthly support group to connect parents & caregivers of persons with exceptional/special needs in our church community.
Join us for our first Walking with Moms in Need Community Baby Shower in the Tracy Center Ballroom. This event is free and open to expecting mothers and families with babies up to 6 months old. Baby supplies, gifts, refreshments, and door prizes along with breastfeeding, pregnancy, birth, baby safety resources and more. Volunteers and community partners needed. Registration required for both participants and community partners.
3-Part Lenten Series: From Brokenness to Healing with Jennifer Prather. Offered 3 different times in 3 unique locations. Location 2 at St. Joseph's Church in French Settlement. 3 dates: Mar. 11, 18 & 25 from 5:30-6:30pm. Evening 1: Embracing Our Brokenness: Admitting & Accepting Our Need for Healing; Evening 2: Healing Our Brokenness: The Sacraments as Channels of Healing; Evening 3: The Fruits of Our Healing: The Transformation of the Resurrection of the Body.
Lent Evening of Reflection Series at St. Aloysius. 3 Evenings: 1 - Wed. Feb. 25, "St. Francis" by Dr. David Whidden; 2 - Wed. Mar. 11, "Trust" by Erin Franco; 3 - Wed. Mar. 25, "The Annunciation" by Dr. Brian Pedraza. Each evening in the series lasts from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
5 Enrichment Hours. St. Aloysius School Faculty & Staff Only. Must participate fully. No partial credit given. Led by Edie Boudreaux. Discussion groups to meet 4 times between Feb. 23-Mar. 27, 2026. Will include reading material, writing personal reflections, answering discussion questions.
The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Friday, April 03 to commemorate Good Friday and the Lord's Passion! Take some time to join our staff in prayer today as we remember Christ's sacrifice for us on the cross at Calvary.
The Collection for the Holy Land, in the words of Paul VI is "not only for the Holy Places but above all for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities." The Holy Land collection is taken up in most parishes on Good Friday.
The Diocese of Baton Rouge has been blessed by the men who have given their lives to serve our communities since the diocese's inception in 1961. As the life of a priest changes, so does their needs. Join fellow Catholics in helping those who have blessed us so generously; make a meaningful gift to the Retirement Fund for Diocesan Priests!
The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Monday, April 06 in celebration of Easter! Christ has truly risen! Alleluia! Let us rejoice in our salvation!
Registration is now open for the All Are Welcome - "This is Holy Ground" Family Retreat. This retreat is planned for all members of the exceptional needs family - dad, mom, siblings, and those with exceptional needs. The day will include sessions for the entire family, sessions for each family member, activities, lunch, Adoration, and confession. Volunteers will be on hand and ready to serve to ensure a safe and spiritual day. Registration required. Space is limited.
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. Francis Xavier, Baton Rouge to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at Immaculate Conception, Lakeland to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. John the Evangelist, Prairieville to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
We were never meant to walk life's journey alone. We invite you to a monthly support group to connect parents & caregivers of persons with exceptional/special needs in our church community.
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. John the Baptist, Zachary and Our Lady of the Assumption to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the communities of faith of St. Joseph and St. Stephen to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. Joseph, Ponchatoula to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Mary of False River, New Roads to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the communities of Faith of Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Frances and St. Joseph in Livonia to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. Alphonsus Church Greenwell Springs to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of Holy Family Port Allen to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. Margaret Queen of Scotland at St. Margaret to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
The Diocese of Baton Rouge supports again a special collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Nearly half of our country is considered mission territory. This appeal helps our brothers and sisters here in the United States who do not have access to basic pastoral services like Mass, the sacraments, and religious education. Through your support, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps these mission dioceses form vibrant faith communities and strengthens the Church at home. Please be generous.
Bishop Duca joins the communities of Faith of Christ the King in Baton Rouge to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. George to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. Jean Vianney to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. Theresa of Avila to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of Immaculate Conception, Baton Rouge to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!