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July’s stories invite us to reflect on faithfulness, family, education, and service. In this issue of The Collect, discover how we are called to remain rooted in the unity of the Catholic Church, look to the saints for inspiration in our marriages and families, and prepare our children for a new school year with confidence and purpose. We also celebrate new leadership in sacred music and the continued work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to serve the community. Together, these stories remind us that the Catholic faith touches every part of our lives.

In a Mass described by attendees as "beautiful" and "memorable," Sisters Olivia Marie Gethsemane, HMSS and Elizabeth Filia Patris, HMSS laid down their lives as brides of Christ.

St. Ignatius of Loyola offers help when we are "soaring through the highs" and "sinking through the lows" of life so we can utilize them for spiritual growth.

As part of a series of renovations of its thrift stores, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge (SVdP) celebrated the re-opening of its Starring Lane thrift store.

July is known as the "month of married saints" because the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of several saints couples during that month. Their lives inspire and guide couples today who strive to build their own "domestic church."

Shopping for new school uniforms and shoes, getting haircuts, and getting back on a schedule signals a new school year is about to begin. Moving forward with a positive rhythm, rather than a strict minute-by-minute countdown can help children succeed in school, say Catholic school administrators in the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

The Baton Rouge St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) is helping students of financially stressed families to positively begin the 2026-2027 school year.

Bishop Duca addresses the faithful of Baton Rouge and gives his guidance regarding recent schismatic acts of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X.

Pope Leo XIV extends his heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) Student Government Association has established a fund for a new student life center at the university. The SGA committed $25,000 to support the Portiuncula during a signing ceremony on June 25.