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The Secretariat for Clergy & Religious Life comprises ten departments and persons responsible for providing support not only for priests and deacons, but also the members of religious orders active within the diocese. Also integral to the secretariat are the offices of vocations and seminarians and diaconate formation, which are responsible for aiding those men discerning the priesthood, diaconate, or religious life. The group meets every other month to fulfill their consultative obligation.

Bishop Duca joins the community of Cristo Rey Franciscan High School in Baton Rouge for their commencement exercises. Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Bishop Duca joins the community of St. Michael the Archangel in Baton Rouge for their commencement exercises. Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Congratulations to the men being ordained as priests for service in the Church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge! We continue to offer our support to Deacons Danny Roussel, Taylor Sanford and David Dawson as they begin this new journey in their ministerial life.

Bishop Duca joins the community of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge for their commencement exercises. Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Bishop Duca joins the community of St. Joseph's Academy in Baton Rouge for their commencement exercises. Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

The Cabinet serves as an advisory council to the Bishop in administrative matters at the Catholic Life Center. The group meets six times annually in even months (and for emergency needs as determined by the Diocesan Bishop). In these meetings, the Cabinet discusses the workings of the various departments of the Catholic Life Center, develops a ministerial vision, and receives from the Bishop any announcements to be communicated to Department Heads and the Catholic Life Center employees.

All deacons are strongly encouraged to spend a day of convocation with Bishop Deacon and the leadership of the Diaconate Office for important updates and fellowship. Candidates in the class of 2021-2024 will petition for ordination and be admitted as candidates for holy orders and installed as acolytes and lectors at the Mass which begins the morning. The following rituals will be observed: Petitions for Ordination, Oath of Freedom & Fidelity (Class of 2021) Acceptance as Candidates for Holy Orders (2022) Installation into the Ministry of Acolyte (2023) Installation into the Ministry of Lector (2024)

The Peter’s Pence collection is a gesture of solidarity through which every member of the faithful can participate in the activity of the Pope as Pastor of the universal Church. “The faithful’s offerings to the Holy Father through the Peter’s Pence Collection are destined to Church needs, to humanitarian initiatives and social promotion projects, as well as to the support of the Holy See.”

The Secretariat for Pastoral Services comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing opportunities for evangelization through pastoral ministry in works of service, leadership, and justice.  The Secretariat aims, through its ministries, to help others enter into communion with the charity of Christ; they meet every other month for conversation and effective planning.

The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Monday, July 5 in celebration of Independence Day! Join our staff in celebrating America and the freedoms that we enjoy as citizens of this great nation.

The Secretariat for Communications is responsible for the effective and efficient communication of news, events, and any public information released by the Bishop of Baton Rouge.  Five members meet every other month to help improve news flow to the clergy and faithful.

The four members of the Secretariat for Catholic Schools meet every other month to provide support for Catholic schools and related programs, assisting them to promote excellence in faith formation, academic rigor, innovation programs, responsible stewardship, and joyful celebration of service to the community.  

The ten members of the Administration Secretariat gather for their meeting every other month to fulfill their mission to assist the Bishop in operating the Catholic Life Center and diocesan ministries and apostolates while also providing administrative consultation and services to the parishes and apostolates that comprise the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

The Secretariat for Evangelization comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing support to clergy, school, and parish catechetical leaders through consultation related to evangelization and catechesis. Every other month, these eleven members gather for planning and continued dialogue.

The Secretariat for Clergy & Religious Life comprises ten departments and persons responsible for providing support not only for priests and deacons, but also the members of religious orders active within the diocese. Also integral to the secretariat are the offices of vocations and seminarians and diaconate formation, which are responsible for aiding those men discerning the priesthood, diaconate, or religious life. The group meets every other month to fulfill their consultative obligation.

WINE: Women In the New Evangelization and the Diocese of Baton Rouge invite women of all ages and stages to refresh their hearts at the WINE: Catholic Women's Conference on July 24, 2021, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church.

Deacons and their wives are offered two opportunities to fulfill their canonical retreat obligation. St. Joseph Abbey and its retreat center provide a wonderful place to relax peacefully with the Lord in prayer. Deacon Larry Melancon is responsible for registration for this retreat.

The Cabinet serves as an advisory council to the Bishop in administrative matters at the Catholic Life Center. The group meets six times annually in even months (and for emergency needs as determined by the Diocesan Bishop). In these meetings, the Cabinet discusses the workings of the various departments of the Catholic Life Center, develops a ministerial vision, and receives from the Bishop any announcements to be communicated to Department Heads and the Catholic Life Center employees.

Congratulations to the men of the Class of 2021 and their wives! Six men are scheduled to be ordained for service as Permanent Deacons for the Church of Baton Rouge!