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The Church: Born of the Spirit of God
Last year the words of Pope Benedict
XVI on Pentecost reminded us all "that the Church had its solemn beginning
with the descent of the Holy Spirit" on the first Pentecost (see Acts
2:1-13). He noted the four traditional "marks" of the Church all flowed
from this great event:
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the Church is one, like the community
at Pentecost, who were united in prayer and "of one heart and soul"
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the Church is holy, not by her own
merits, but because, animated by the Holy Spirit, she keeps her gaze on
Christ, becoming conformed to Him and to His love |
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the Church is catholic, or universal,
because the Gospel is destined for all peoples, and for this, already at
the beginning, the Holy Spirit made her speak all languages
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the Church is apostolic, because,
built upon the foundation of the apostles, she faithfully keeps their
teaching through the uninterrupted chain of episcopal succession
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This same Church of the first Pentecost
is the Church of today, and this same Church of the New Testament is found
in the local Church of Baton Rouge. Bishop Robert Muench and the priests, deacons,
religious and laity of our Diocese are renewed and energized by the same
Holy Spirit, and invite you to be part of our community and our work of
faith.
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number for the Offices of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is
225-387-0561, while the
FAX number is
225-336-8789;
our postal address is
P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028, USA
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| Victims of abuse, especially by clergy or other
Church employees, are urged to report this to proper civil authorities.
The Diocese of Baton Rouge also invites contact with its Victim
Assistance Coordinator at 225-242-0250.
We will assist in the process of
healing in every way possible. More information is available:
click here
For information on the new training program Safe In Place, please
click here |
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Roman Catholic
Diocese of Baton Rouge
