Louisiana voters will cast their ballots on 10 constitutional amendments and a range of political offices, from federal to local positions in the Nov. 3 primary elections. Through prayer and preparation, Catholics can vote in accordance with Scripture and church teaching, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
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.
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')."
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.
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.