May 22, 2026

Dear Reader,

This May, we celebrate the many ways the Spirit is moving throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge. In this issue, couples reflect on the call to holiness in marriage, the St. Vincent de Paul Society opens Rosalie’s Boutique to serve those in need with dignity, and the Catholic Schools Office honors outstanding educators through the Mother Seton Awards. We also highlight the continued impact of Women’s Giving Circles, the announcement of new pastoral assignments, and a powerful reflection on the life of a true American hero.

Each story reveals a common thread: the Church at work in service, formation, and faithful witness across every stage of life.

Thank you for reading and for joining us in witnessing how faith continues to shape our diocesan community.

Peace in Christ,
The Communications Secretariat of the Diocese of Baton Rouge

Couples Explore the Call to Holiness in Marriage

Historical and cultural changes over the years have created complex views about marriage. The wisdom of the Catholic Church's teachings brings couples "back to the basics" to understand the sacrament of marriage as God created and intended it to be.
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St. Vincent de Paul Cuts Ribbon for Rosalie's Boutique

St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) celebrated the opening of its first upscale thrift store, Rosalie's Boutique, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16.
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2026 Pastoral Announcements

In consultation with the Clergy Personnel Board, Bishop Michael Duca makes the following appointment effective 09 May 2026.
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Catholic Schools Office Recognizes 'Difference Makers' at Mother Seton Awards

Contributing to the successes of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's Catholic schools are people working "behind the scenes" helping the schools send forth students that will change the world.
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Women's Giving Circle's Fifth Season a Success Financially and Spiritually

The Women's Giving Circle, a group of philanthropic-minded women of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, completed its fifth season of growing its impact within the community. This year it awarded $120,000 in grants to six non-profit organizations.
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A Real American Hero

This month marks the one-year anniversary of the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope. It has been exciting following our very own American-born Pope through his first year – although what has most edified me is that Leo XIV has not allowed himself to be pigeonholed as an “American Pope.” He is a missionary who belongs first to the Lord and, for his sake, to the entire world.
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