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December 5
As Pope Leo XIV reminds us, “God has a special place in his heart for those who are discriminated against and oppressed, and he asks us, his Church, to make a decisive and radical choice in favor of the weakest” (Dilexi te, §16). Bishop Duca issues a statement regarding Mass obligations during this climate of fear and anxiety currently experienced by many in our faith communities.Read More -
December 4
Receiving messages of hope … planting seeds of hope. This evangelistic cycle during Advent helps "pilgrims of hope" shine the light of Christ in a darkened world as the Jubilee Year of Hope draws to a close.Read More -
December 3
The Diocese of Baton Rouge is launching a community-wide food drive on Friday, December 5th from 9 AM to 4 PM. All are invited to contribute non-perishable food items to help feed food-insecure families throughout our region. Collection bins will be placed outside of the Westerfield Building at the Catholic Life Center, and volunteers will be available to assist with donations.Read More -
December 1
St. Paul writes in Hebrews 11:1, "Faith is the realization of what is hoped for, and evidence of things not seen." During Advent in this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Church's liturgy and teachings move the faithful to wait with such confident hope for the first and second comings of ChristRead More -
November 25
On that day, A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. Isaiah: 11: 1-2Read More -
November 22
It is with sadness that the Diocese of Baton Rouge informs the faithful of the death of Fr. Nutan Sylvester Minj, a priest of the Indian Missionary Society (IMS), who passed away on 22 November 2025 in India after a brief illness. Father Nutan served in several parishes in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, most recently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. George. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him!Read More -
November 19
On December 14, the Church will culminate the Jubilee Year of Hope with a “Jubilee of Prisoners”. The Diocese of Baton Rouge and its prison ministry join this worldwide event and remember the millions of people affected by incarceration including victims of crime, prisoners, prison staff, police officers, prison ministry volunteers, former prisoners re-entering society, and families of the incarcerated.Read More -
November 18
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge (SVdP) gave an "extra boost" to families facing challenging economic times during its Neighbors Helping Neighbors food giveaway.Read More -
November 17
Grappling against the challenges of serving the struggling Hispanic/immigrant community can bring pastoral leaders together in clarity of mission, hope, and joy. Julia Scarnato discovered during a national conference of Hispanic pastoral leaders that the Church’s mission embraces the shared faith, culture, and needs of Hispanic and immigrant communities worldwide. Scarnato is the director of the Hispanic Apostolate of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.Read More -
November 17
For numerous years, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) has worked with various organizations, donors and churches on providing Christmas gifts to families in need. This year, with the program titled A Season of Hope, we are accepting monetary donations to help provide rent and utilities assistance to eligible clients to keep a roof over their heads and the lights on.Read More
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The Nation & The VaticanFrom The Catholic News Agency
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9 hours agoU.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on Dec. 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. / Credit: Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 8, 2025 / 18:09 pm (CNA). President...
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10 hours agoThe Blessed Mother and the Child Jesus. / Credit: Zwiebackesser/Shutterstock National Catholic Register, Dec 8, 2025 / 16:58 pm (CNA). One of the Catholic Church’s foremost associations of...
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13 hours agoPope Leo XIV prays the Angelus prayer on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 8, 2025 / 13:30 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV led...
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yesterdayPope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on Dec. 7, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 7, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV...
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Another PerspectiveOpinions & Features
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a week agoDreams have always fascinated me – especially when I can actually remember details from them. Like John Lennon noted in his Imagine song, “You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.” And I...
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4 weeks agoAs we look toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, I realize that 2025 is quickly coming to an end, and so is the Jubilee Year of Hope. What will be our take-aways from this special time of grace?
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a month ago“God behaves in the psalms in ways he is not allowed to behave in systemic theology.”
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Building BridgesRacial harmony:
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10 months agoLiturgical musicians Dr. Darrell and Dr. Darnell St. Romain, African American twins, hold different positions and sets of expertise within the church. Yet they have the same passion for helping...
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a year agoThe historical roots of the Black America are intimately intertwined with those of Catholic America. As Black American and Black Catholic it is time for us to reclaim our roots and to shoulder the...
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a year agoMembers of the African American Catholic Community of the Diocese of Baton Rouge have expressed their concern of not being able share their gift of blackness in their African American parishes...
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Features & SpiritualityOUR FAITH In Depth:
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5 days agoReceiving messages of hope … planting seeds of hope. This evangelistic cycle during Advent helps "pilgrims of hope" shine the light of Christ in a darkened world as the Jubilee Year of Hope draws to...
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a week agoSt. Paul writes in Hebrews 11:1, "Faith is the realization of what is hoped for, and evidence of things not seen." During Advent in this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Church's liturgy and teachings move...
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3 weeks agoGrappling against the challenges of serving the struggling Hispanic/immigrant community can bring pastoral leaders together in clarity of mission, hope, and joy. Julia Scarnato discovered during a...
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Coming EventsJoin together in Christ:
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Friday, December 12
Father Todd Lloyd, pastor of Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Baton Rouge, will facilitate a marriage retreat Friday, Dec. 12 – Sunday, Dec. 14 at Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat Center, 214 Church St., Grand Coteau. The retreat is sponsored by Domestic Churches of the United States. For more information and to register, visit domesticchurchfamilies.com/retreats, email Erin and Michael Franco at [email protected] or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Saturday, December 13, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Gerard Majella Church, 5354 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, will host an Advent retreat, Saturday, Dec. 13, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. The theme of the retreat is "I have Loved You." Speakers will be Father Tat Hoang CSsR, pastor of St. Gerard, and Deacon Joe Perry, deacon assistant at St. Gerard. For more information, call the St. Gerard Office at 225-355-2553 or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Saturday, December 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A TriParish women's retreat will be held Saturday, Dec. 13 at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 3523 Hwy. 78, Livonia. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m., and the retreat will take place from 9 a.m. – noon. The theme of the free event will be "Radiant Hope: Lord Let Me See Your Face." Dina Dow, director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, will facilitate the retreat. For more information, call the St. Francis Cabrini office at 225-625-2438 or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Sunday, December 14
Catholic bishops of the United States launched the collection in 1988 in response to the profound lack of retirement funding among US religious communities. Collection proceeds offer these communities supplemental support for stabilizing retirement savings and meeting day-to-day needs. Generosity to the annual appeal has helped many religious communities address their retirement deficits, yet hundreds of others continue to face a troubling gap between the needs of aging members and the funds available to support them.Read More
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Debbie Shelleydshelleydiobr.orgAssociate Editor
The Catholic Commentator
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