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    • Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

      As Christians, we are all pilgrims on a journey to our heavenly homeland. Our hope is Jesus Christ, who gave His life for us and continues to give Himself to us in the Eucharist. All that we do is motivated by our confidence in God's promise of salvation through the power of Christ's resurrection. 

      When you make a gift to the Bishop's Annual Appeal, you support life-giving ministries and programs that serve the most vulnerable and share the hope and joy of Christ in our families, parishes and communities. 

      As we approach the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope declared by Pope Francis for the Universal Church, I invite you to join us as Pilgrims of Hope on our common mission of proclaiming and living out the Gospel. 

      Please ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you prayerfully discern how you are called to share Christ's hope through your financial gifts and intentional prayer for the Bishop's Annual Appeal. No gift amount is too small. Every gift is a tangible sign of our unity and hope in Christ.

      Thank you for your generosity and commitment to building the Kingdom of God throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Rm 15:13).


      Hope in the Lord,

                                       



      + Bishop Michael G. Duca       

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      On behalf of Bishop Michael Duca, the Office of Stewardship and all of the parishes, schools and ministries in our geographical boundaries, we thank you for your generosity in supporting the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Baton Rouge! In giving to the Bishop's Annual Appeal, you are giving to:
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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • What is the Bishop's Annual Appeal?
      • When someone thinks about giving to their local Church, he or she oftentimes is thinking only of giving to his or her Church parish. While the Church parish does take care of the immediate needs of the parish community, there are still needs that expand far beyond the borders of one individual parish. 

        The Bishop's Annual Appeal, also known as the BAA, funds diocesan ministries that serve our diocese as a whole, which includes 64 church parishes. (housed within 12 civil parishes) and 29 Catholic schools.

        LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BAA
    • Who is supported by the Bishop's Annual Appeal?
      • Each giving season, Bishop Duca determines which diocesan ministries will be supported by the upcoming year's appeal. 

        For the 2023-204 Giving Season, Bishop Duca has chosen the following ministries to be supported by the BAA:
        • Seminarian Formation
        • Catholic Charities' Faith-Full Food Pantry
        • Catholic Education
        • College Campus Ministries (at Louisiana State University, Southern University and Southeastern University)
        • All Are Welcome: A Ministry for Those with Special Needs and Their Families

        Any additional funds that are raised for the Bishop's Annual Appeal are put in the Bishop's Pence, which is a fund that helps to serve smaller ministries needs. 
        Learn more about the Bishop's Pence
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808-1698, USA

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-2028, USA

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Victims of abuse, especially by clergy or other Church employees, are urged to report abuse first to proper civil authorities. The Diocese of Baton Rouge also invites contact over its Emergency Hotline at 225-242-0250. We will assist in the process of healing in every way possible. Find more information and download the list of credibly accused clergy here.

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