All Saints Day may conjure up in people's minds a picturesque image of the saints in heaven with halos and icons associated with their lives. Students at Our Lady of Mercy School in Baton Rouge discovered the human side of the saints through St. Thérèse of Lisieux. They learned she was also a child who had to learn to overcome fears.

On Oct.8, Bishop Provost, bishop of the Diocese of Lake Charles, presided at the Mass for the Institution of Lectors. The Rite of Institution of Lectors is one of the ministries a seminarian must receive before ordination to the diaconate and priesthood. Each seminarian receiving the ministry of lector was instructed by Bishop Provost to, “Take this book of Holy Scripture and be faithful in handing on the word of God, so that it may grow strong in the hearts of his people.” Pictured, from left, are Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, rector/president of Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Bishop Provost, and Austin Duhé, a seminarian for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Photos provided by Notre Dame Seminary

Tucked within the campus of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Baton Rouge is a serene garden. Where neighborhood children once romped and participated in catechetical activities, the space now serves as a space for prayer and speaks of the legacy of sisters Kathleen Bahlinger CJS and Barbara Bahlinger.

Turning to Mary as "Our Lady of Sorrows" helps people find solace, understanding, and grace during times of suffering.

The St. Jude the Apostle School in Baton Rouge students and faculty roared with "cougar pride" when they learned they are a repeat Blue Ribbon Award winning school.