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In 1926 Pope Pius XI instituted Mission Sunday for the whole Church with the first worldwide Mission Sunday collection taking place in October 1927. The Mission Sunday collection is always taken on the next to last Sunday during the month of October. That day is celebrated in all the local Churches as the feast of catholicity and universal solidarity so Christians the world over will recognize their common responsibility with regard to the evangelization of the world.

The St. Joseph Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will meet Sunday, Oct. 24 at St. Jean Vianney Church parish activity center, 16166 St. Harrell's Ferry Road. The meeting begins at 1:05 p.m. with praying the Franciscan crown rosary, followed by agape time and a business meeting. COVID safety protocols will be followed. For more information, email rpowers_1@bellsouth.net

Father Michael Alello, pastor of St. Thomas More Church in Baton Rouge, will present a mission, "Step Away from the Busyness of Life" Monday, Oct. 25, Tuesday, Oct. 26 and Wednesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., at St. Jean Vianney Church, 16166 St. Harrell's Ferry Road, Baton Rouge. For more information, call the St. Jean Vianney office at 225-753-7959.

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at Holy Ghost, Hammond to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.

Dr. Jacob Venda, organist/director at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will present an organ concert Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Cathedral office at 225-387-5928.

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Immaculate Conception Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, will host its Fall Festival Friday, Oct. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 31. There will be food, live entertainment, rides and children’s activities. For more information, call the Immaculate Conception office at 225-665-5359.

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Lisa Flood will speak at the breakfast of Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic Women, Saturday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. – noon, at Oak Lodge Reception Center, 2834 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge. For more information or to register online, visit bit.ly/MagBROct2021or call Gwen Gillis at 225-505-7050 by Tuesday, Oct. 26.

“Return to Love” Red Stick Catholic Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church, 15208 Hwy. 73, Prairieville. The day will feature dynamic speakers, praise and worship, small group time, confession and eucharistic adoration. The event is open to high school students and is $30 per participant. For more information, contact your parish or campus minister.

Red Stick Catholic Fest is the Diocese of Baton Rouge's annual high school youth conference that celebrates the unique spirituality of Louisiana's capital city. The event features live entertainment, breakout sessions, powerful keynote speakers and adoration. 

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

The Secretariat for Communications is responsible for the effective and efficient communication of news, events, and any public information released by the Bishop of Baton Rouge.  Five members meet every other month to help improve news flow to the clergy and faithful.

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

The Secretariat for Pastoral Services comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing opportunities for evangelization through pastoral ministry in works of service, leadership, and justice.  The Secretariat aims, through its ministries, to help others enter into communion with the charity of Christ; they meet every other month for conversation and effective planning.

Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Jude the Apostle, Baton Rouge to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Woman’s New Life Clinic of Baton Rouge will sponsor a 5K run/walk and 1-mile run/walk Saturday, Nov. 6 at the North Boulevard Town Square in Baton Rouge. Runner sign-in and onsite registration begin at 7:30 a.m. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K begins at 9 a.m. There will be a post-race “birth”day party following the race. To register and for more information, visit womansnewlife.com/borntorun.

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

The ten members of the Administration Secretariat gather for their meeting every other month to fulfill their mission to assist the Bishop in operating the Catholic Life Center and diocesan ministries and apostolates while also providing administrative consultation and services to the parishes and apostolates that comprise the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

The Secretariat for Evangelization comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing support to clergy, school, and parish catechetical leaders through consultation related to evangelization and catechesis. Every other month, these eleven members gather for planning and continued dialogue.

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

The four members of the Secretariat for Catholic Schools meet every other month to provide support for Catholic schools and related programs, assisting them to promote excellence in faith formation, academic rigor, innovation programs, responsible stewardship, and joyful celebration of service to the community.  

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Elvis Impersonator Jay Dupuis will perform Friday, Nov. 12, 7–10 p.m., at Kirstenwood Catering and Reception Hall, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs. The event, which is open to anyone age 21-years-old and up, is sponsored by the Prime Timers of St. Alphonsus Church in Greenwell Springs. Tickets are available in advance for $25 each at the St. Alphonsus office, 14040 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs. Tickets will be sold for $35 each, cash only, at the door on the night of the event. For more information, call the St. Alphonsus office at 225-261-4650.

Elvis Impersonator Jay Dupuis will perform Friday, Nov. 12, 7–10 p.m., at Kirstenwood Catering and Reception Hall, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs. The event, which is open to anyone age 21-years-old and up, is sponsored by the Prime Timers of St. Alphonsus Church in Greenwell Springs. Tickets are available in advance for $25 each at the St. Alphonsus office, 14040 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs. Tickets will be sold for $35 each, cash only, at the door on the night of the event. For more information, call the St. Alphonsus office at 225-261-4650.

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

The Secretariat for Clergy & Religious Life comprises ten departments and persons responsible for providing support not only for priests and deacons, but also the members of religious orders active within the diocese. Also integral to the secretariat are the offices of vocations and seminarians and diaconate formation, which are responsible for aiding those men discerning the priesthood, diaconate, or religious life. The group meets every other month to fulfill their consultative obligation.

Open Enrollment: October 28 – November 18, 2021 Open Enrollment Employee Webinars: November 1; 10:00 am November 4; 3:30 pm November 10; 3:30 pm

The Diocese of Baton Rouge supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. There are 40 million people in the United States living in in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower local communities to address the challenges they face. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development supports those living in poverty across the country. It identifies and addresses the unique obstacles people face as they work to lift themselves out of poverty. In addition, 25% of the funds we collect will remain in our diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. By supporting this collection, you are giving those on the margins a hand up, not a handout. Please be generous.

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.

The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 to celebrate Thanksgiving! Despite adversity, God has been good to us, and we join our families this week to thank Him for all his benevolence to us!

Catholics can support their church parishes, schools and ministries by donating to them through #IGiveCatholic on Tuesday, Nov. 30. For more information, visit batonrouge.igivecatholic.org.

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.