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March 1
Bishop Michael G. Duca of the Diocese of Baton Rouge issued the following statement on the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.Read More -
February 26
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has warned the bill would trample religious freedom protections while codifying gender ideology in federal law. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has warned the bill would trample religious freedom protections while codifying gender ideology in federal law.Read More -
February 23
If we can believe the Gospels, Jesus did know all of this, not because he had a divine consciousness but because like the woman in the story he knew right from the beginning what it meant to be the one standing alone, outside the normal human circle.Read More -
February 23
Immigration has recently appeared in the news as a hot-button issue. People have become bitterly divided whether, and how, we should welcome immigrants into our country.Read More
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In this Section:
2021 Lenten Special- Lenten regulations
- Ash Wednesday in Baton Rouge
- Spiritual opportunities for Lenten season, including:
- Stations of the Cross throughout the Diocese
- Lenten fundraisers
- The Light is ON for you Penance services
- Holy Week Liturgies
- And Lenten recipes!
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Local NewsAround the Diocese
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4 days agoThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has warned the bill would trample religious freedom protections while codifying gender ideology in federal law. The United States Conference of...
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a week agoAmericans, too, can persevere. With humanity and civility in our hearts, we will overcome what divides us.
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a week agoIn an event filled with inspiring messages, the celebration of Mass, fellowship and Eucharistic adoration, young Catholics pondered how their lives uniquely fit into God’s vast design of creation...
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The Latest IssueDOWNLOAD A PDF
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Our Next Issue
Here's what we're working on:
- A Denham Springs family takes unique steps and activities to bring more meaning to the Lenten season.
- Pro-life advocate Jeannie Holmes shares her gut-wrenching story
- Coverage of the Men of the Immaculata Conference
- Operation Rice Bowl launches its annual campaign
- Sister Alexdreine Rosoanirina, SOM talks about her own vocation and offers advice for young women considering a life as a woman religious.
- A youth rosary group sets a prayerful trend among their peers.
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Building Bridges
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a week agoImmigration has recently appeared in the news as a hot-button issue. People have become bitterly divided whether, and how, we should welcome immigrants into our country.
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FEATURES & SPIRITUALITY
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a week agoIn an event filled with inspiring messages, the celebration of Mass, fellowship and Eucharistic adoration, young Catholics pondered how their lives uniquely fit into God’s vast design of creation...
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From the Bishop
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3 weeks agoThe penitential character of what we observe as church during the Lenten season has surely been magnified during the past year! Beginning in March 2020, Lent was quickly interrupted by a total...
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The Nation & The VaticanFrom The Catholic News Agency
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an hour agoCNA Staff, Mar 2, 2021 / 12:43 am (CNA).- A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary and all the saints to remove the temporal punishment... -
6 hours agoColumbus, Ohio, Mar 1, 2021 / 08:01 pm (CNA).- The Diocese of Columbus announced Monday a strategic planning initiative meant to discern the future of the local Church, encouraging evangelization and...
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23 hours agoVatican City, Mar 1, 2021 / 02:30 am (CNA).- Benedict XVI addressed conspiracy theories about his resignation as pope, Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq, and Joe Biden in an interview with an Italian... -
yesterdayDenver Newsroom, Feb 28, 2021 / 12:50 pm (CNA).- The apostolic nunciature in Iraq reported on Sunday, Feb. 28 that the Nuncio Mitja Leskovar, has tested positive for COVID less than a week before...
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A NEW SHEPHERD: BISHOP DUCA
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Catholic SChools Week 2021
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THE HAPPY BISHOP: Bishop Muench
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Archived Issues
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Deep Archives
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January 2021
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Most Rev. Michael G. Duca, D.D. J.C.L.
Publisher
Very Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino, M.A.
Associate Publisher
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