Bishop Michael G. Duca, right, symbolically presents Father Arun John with the keys to St. John the Baptist Church in Brusly before installing him as pastor at a Mass on Oct. 1. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator

Father Matt Lorrain, right, pastor at Holy Rosary Church in St. Amant, greets Deacon Michael Parker during pastor installation services Sept. 24. Bishop Michael G. Duca, background, installed Father Lorrain as the pastor during the vigil Mass. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator

Wade Berzas, a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Church Point, was one of six passengers aboard a private jet that took off from Lafayette Regional Airport headed for Atlanta around 9:20 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2019. 

On Sept. 23 we celebrated the memorial of Padre Pio.  I understand he had the stigmata?  What is that?

Eucharistic adoration is perhaps one of the greatest gifts the Catholic Church offers, allowing adorers to spend private time with the Lord.

On Tuesday mornings, a group of people from around the Diocese of Baton Rouge who are dedicated to the Blessed Mother gather at the coffee shop at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. 

The Mass readings for the 28th and 29th Sundays in Ordinary Time reveal the saving power of God as we witness faith-based responses to situations that cause suffering or require great effort.

Through the ages the rosary has been known as a “spiritual weapon” which calls on the Blessed Mother’s intercession for victory in times of trials and conflicts. The Battle of Lepanto, which occurred on Oct. 7, 1571, which is the same day as Our Lady of the Rosary, highlights this belief.

An annual Mass celebrating one of the Catholic Church’s greatest healing saints will be celebrated for the 43rd year in the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

Alone with Jesus in adoration