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April 29
A large group of Catholics made their presence known amid the buzz of the activity at the 2026 Louisiana legislative session during Faithful Citizenship Day.Read More -
April 27
Woman's New Life Clinic (WNLC) began 25 years ago as a belief that God was calling a community to be a sign of love in the world. God honored that act of faith through increasing WNLC's ability to provide life-affirming care to women with unplanned pregnancies, according to Allison Daigle, WNLC CEO.Read More -
April 24
In light of the Mall of Louisiana shootings on 23 April 2026, Bishop Duca asks all people of goodwill to join him in praying for healing for the injured, comfort for the grieving, and an end to the cycle of violence that causes such suffering.Read More -
April 17
In consultation with the Office of the Diaconate, the Office of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate, and the Clergy Personnel Board, Bishop Michael Duca makes several appointments effective 01 June 2026.Read More -
April 17
Louisiana state legislators are bustling about the halls and meeting rooms of the Louisiana State Capitol conducting business during the 2026 regular legislative session. The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops (LCCB) is educating legislators on bills that can impact people physically and spiritually, according to LCCB Executive Director Tom Costanza.Read More -
April 16
In recent days, written and verbal remarks have been made by President Trump regarding Pope Leo XIV, describing the Holy Father in political terms and questioning his moral leadership. Bishop Duca issues this official statement to the clergy and lay faithful of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.Read More -
April 15
Three Diocese of Baton Rouge Students of the Year joined other accomplished student from the state at the 2026 Louisiana Catholic Schools Student of the Year Ceremony.Read More -
April 11
Bishop Duca announces the canonical appointments of the two men to be ordained as transitional deacons on 20 June 2026 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge.Read More -
April 10
Many new Catholics experience the satisfaction of looking back and seeing the beauty of how the pieces of their story fit together for their entry into the church.Read More -
April 9
For the second time in seven months, a sister of St. Joseph of Baton Rouge has been "dubbed royalty" with a tierra and sash to mark her 100th birthday.Read More
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The Nation & The VaticanFrom The Catholic News Agency
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19 hours agoSt. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of doctor of the Church. -
19 hours agoSince Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for May 31.
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19 hours agoSt. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of doctor of the Church.
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19 hours agoSince Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for May 31.
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Another PerspectiveOpinions & Features
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2 months agoIf you’re like me, you were impressed by the athletes of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. In them we witnessed both the rewards of hard work and the traumatizing effects of extreme expectation.
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4 months agoI once lived in community for several years with an Oblate brother who was wonderfully generous and pious to a fault. But he struggled to pick up symbol and metaphor. He took things literally. For... -
5 months 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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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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yesterdayA large group of Catholics made their presence known amid the buzz of the activity at the 2026 Louisiana legislative session during Faithful Citizenship Day. -
3 days agoWoman's New Life Clinic (WNLC) began 25 years ago as a belief that God was calling a community to be a sign of love in the world. God honored that act of faith through increasing WNLC's ability to... -
3 weeks agoMany new Catholics experience the satisfaction of looking back and seeing the beauty of how the pieces of their story fit together for their entry into the church.
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Coming EventsJoin together in Christ:
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Saturday, May 9, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
The Office of Life, Peace & Justice of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will sponsor its Fourth Prison Ministry Day of Fellowship and Formation on Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the St. George Church Kleinpeter Activity Center, 7808 St. George St., Baton Rouge. Lunch will be provided. Current and interested prison ministry volunteers are invited. To register, visit diobr.org/pm-event or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Saturday, May 9, 5:30 PM
St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, 18768 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, will host a Loss and Longing Mass on Saturday, May 9, 5:30 p.m. The Mass is for mothers who have struggled with the loss of a child, who have a difficult relationship with their mother or children, or who otherwise struggle with Mother's Day. For more information, visit sharbel.org or CLICK HERE.Read More -
Thursday, May 14, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Diocese of Baton Rouge's Offices of Life, Peace, and Justice and Marriage and Family Life will present a program on the Catholic Church and Marriage. The event will take place Thursday, May 14, 6 – 8 p.m. at the St. George Church Kleinpeter Activity Center, 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge. The theme of the program is "The Catholic Church and Marriage: The Call to Holiness and Sexual Ethics." The presenter will be Dr. Brian Pedraza, director of the theology program and Dominus Project at FranU. To register or for more information, visit diobr.org/rlc-event, email olpj@diobr, or CLICK HERE.Read More
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Debbie Shelleydshelleydiobr.orgAssociate Editor
The Catholic Commentator
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