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August 19
Entering a new chapter of growth, All Are Welcome Ministry has formed a nonprofit organization and launched The Unseen Gala to strengthen its mission of fostering belonging and support for families across the Diocese of Baton Rouge.Read More -
August 19
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church celebrated the completion of an extensive year-long restoration project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15Read More -
August 17
Learning about the beauty of the teachings of the Catholic Church in Parish School of Religion (PSR) can be reduced to a "check list" item for busy children. With a new PSR year approaching, parents and teachers can help children embrace PSR as a time of community experiences, say religious education directors of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.Read More -
August 14
Ashley Boyd and Libby Hotard are part of a close-knit group of women from the cluster churches of East St. James Parish. For them, one spiritually eye-opening moments of their lives was attending the tenth National Eucharistic Congress in 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Read More -
August 14
BATON ROUGE, La. — St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge will open its emergency Cooling Centers this weekend to provide a safe place for neighbors to escape dangerous summer heat.Read More -
August 11
Sisters Olivia Maire Gethsemane HMSS and Filia Patris HMSS feel God's guiding hand in their vocational call to becoming Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Through mutual gazes of love with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and the accompaniment of others, they laid down their lives at the altar as brides of Christ.Read More -
August 7
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has been ranked the No. 1 accredited nursing school in Louisiana and No. 25 in the nation for 2026 by Allnurses.Read More -
August 7
Students in the Diocese of Baton Rouge are making their way back to their school campuses for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. At Holy Family School in Port Allen, the children enjoyed playing, greeting old friends and making new friends, and beginning their lessons with their new teachers. Photos by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic CommentatorRead More -
August 6
Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Baton Rouge bustled with activity as Catholic educators excitedly greeted each other before the new year begins. They talked about their plans, dreams, and opportunities for the new academic year.Read More -
August 4
Participants in the Franciscan Experience (TFE) reported that they spent a week that was unlike any summer camps they had ever attended. They learned deep theological lessons, wiped the sweat from their brows while cleaning a local cemetery, looked into the eyes of the poor they served, and bonded through fun activities.Read More
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Another PerspectiveOpinions & Features
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2 months agoA priest I know shares this story. Recently, on their priests’ retreat, the retreat director began his opening presentation with these words: we take for granted that most people are going to hell... -
2 months agoSaint Jeanne Jugan is often portrayed looking quite solemn but she was actually very joyful. She was known to exclaim, “What happiness to be a Little Sister of the Poor!” and to counsel the young...
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3 months agoThis 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...
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Building BridgesRacial harmony:
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a year 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... -
2 years 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... -
2 years 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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3 days agoLearning about the beauty of the teachings of the Catholic Church in Parish School of Religion (PSR) can be reduced to a "check list" item for busy children. With a new PSR year approaching, parents... -
6 days agoAshley Boyd and Libby Hotard are part of a close-knit group of women from the cluster churches of East St. James Parish. For them, one spiritually eye-opening moments of their lives was attending the... -
a week agoSisters Olivia Maire Gethsemane HMSS and Filia Patris HMSS feel God's guiding hand in their vocational call to becoming Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Through mutual gazes of love with...
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Coming EventsJoin together in Christ:
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Saturday, August 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Diocese of Baton Rouge will host its 10th Annual Convocation of Catechists Saturday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. – noon, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 2250 Main St., Baton Rouge. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Featured speakers will be Bishop Alfred Hughes, Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and Bishop Michael G. Duca. Also speaking will be Father Josh Johnson, director of the Blessed Stanley Rother Propaedeutic House of Formation. For more information, visit diobr.org/convocation, or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Tuesday, August 25
People are invited to pray for the monthly prayer intentions of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Prison Ministry through the Mary Mother of Captives Prayer Group. To find out more, visit diobr.org/prison-ministry-prayer-group or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Friday, September 18, 6:00 PM
Alan Ames, a Catholic lay evangelist and healer, will present a healing service Friday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m., at St. Jean Vianney Church, 16166 S. Harrells Ferry Road, Baton Rouge. The event will include a Mass and talk, followed by the healing service. For more information, call the St. Jean Vianney Church office at 225-753-7950 or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Friday, September 18, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Office of Vocations of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will host an "Into the Deep" Middle School Night, Friday, Sept. 18, 7–9 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 2250 Main St., Baton RougeRead More - There are no upcoming events.
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The Nation & The VaticanFrom The Catholic News Agency
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Photo AlbumsOUR Diocese in pictures
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Debbie Shelleydshelleydiobr.orgAssociate Editor
The Catholic Commentator
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