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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" (Acts 4:32)

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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

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.

 

bulletThe main telephone 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
 
bullet Our principal Email address is chancery@diobr.org; other useful email addresses are those of our diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Commentator, at tcc@diobr.org, Office of Catholic Schools at info@csobr.org, and Vocations Office at vocations@diobr.org
 
bulletVictims 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

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Last Modified on April 27, 2008
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