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Recently I received a letter from a friend who shared that she was afraid to accept a certain vocation because it would leave her too much alone.

I recently had an experience that highlighted the importance of grandparents in our lives. More specifically, grandmothers but if you are a Cajun like me you call them “mamaws.”

“The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age …” are also those of the church.  Known also by its first two nouns in Latin—Gaudium et Spes, this fourth and final constitution, or main document, of the council is the only major document to originate from the floor of the council.

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.

Sister Mary Josephine CSJ, 90, was born in New Roads on June 16, 1932 to Joseph Guarino Sr. and Josephine Irnonnie Guarino. She entered eternal life Sept. 12, at Marian Hall at the Wichita Center of the Congregation of St. Joseph in Wichita, Kansas. 

Father Rafael Martin Juantorena Aguilera died peacefully at his residency on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the age of 80. 

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

Universal Prayers for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

CCDBR urges community members to donate cash

Universal Prayers for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

On Friday,  Sept. 30, CHS announced several changes to the school leadership team upon President Gene Tullier sharing his intentions to retire as chief executive officer at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

Maynard E. Hurst Jr. 5530 Knights of Columbus Council and Ladies Auxiliary of St. Thomas More Church in Baton Rouge installed officers on July 25. Pictured are auxiliary members, from left, Betty Rickels, board member; Elaine Hauler, corresponding secretary; Marlene Colter, treasurer; Shirley Bonaccorso, president; Terri Martin, vice president; Melanie Bollinger, recording secretary; and Cecilia Stadeker, parliamentarian. Photo provided by John Hauler