El obispo Michael G. Duca consideró que la experiencia de reunirse con personas de todo el país, de otros países y de su propio rebaño de la Diócesis de Baton Rouge en el Congreso Eucarístico Nacional del 17 al 21 de julio en Indianápolis fue una de las alegrías de ser obispo, sacerdote y católico fiel.
Christopher Ragusa, professor of bioethics and moral theology at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, presented a workshop about the Catholic Church’s teachings on In Vitro fertilization (IVF), which are based on “seeking the truth in love” and “love in the truth.” The Office of Life, Peace and Justice of the Diocese of Baton Rouge sponsored the Aug. 8 event, which was held at the Catholic Life Center.
Saint Jeanne Jugan, foundress of my community of Little Sisters of the Poor, was a woman of few words. She left behind no letters or other writings but she did impart little bits of advice to the young Little Sisters among whom she spent her final years.
The Secular Discalced Carmelites of Baton Rouge held a profession ceremony at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge on Aug. 11. Father Joseph Bresowar, spiritual assistant, presided at the Mass and Liturgy of the Hours.
(Above, right photo) Pictured being clothed during a clothing ceremony are, from left, Greer Gordon, Russell and Janice Miller, and Theresa Davis, formation directress.
(Left Photo) Pictured, from left, are Davis; Joe Marie Dizon, making Definitive Promise; and Rosa Lee Porche. making First Promise.
Anyone who would like more information more about membership to the Secular Discalced Carmelites can email [email protected]. Photos provided by Frances Locker
The historical roots of the Black America are intimately intertwined with those of Catholic America. As Black American and Black Catholic it is time for us to reclaim our roots and to shoulder the responsibilities of being both Black and Catholic.
A large crowd of people from across the state flocked to Baton Rouge on August 14 to celebrate the beginning of a 2-day Eucharistic celebration of faith, life, and culture along the Mississippi River during Fête-Dieu du Mississippi.
The campus of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge was an oasis providing spiritual rejuvenation for hundreds of women attending the Women in the New Evangelization (WINE) Conference in July. The theme of the event was “A Spiritual Spa: Come to the Living Waters.”
Maria Vargo testified about how God’s merciful love led to a powerful conversion and gave her new career dedicated to God in her talk, “Heavenly Hydrotherapy: Opening the Gates of Heaven.”
This year’s Louisiana Pro-Life Summit explored the next steps in saving babies and helping moms, confronting the mail order abortion pill crisis, and cutting through the controversy in pro-life conversations.
On Aug. 1, hundreds of Catholic educators throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge converged on Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church campus in Baton Rouge, exuding an eager anticipation in welcoming students in their classroom at the beginning of the school year.
The theme of the 2024 Catholic Educators Gathering, hosted by The Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, was “We Are Welcome.”
For its tenth anniversary the annual Fête-Dieu du Têche will make history by charting a two-day course on the Mississippi River instead of the usual bayou in Lafayette on August 14-15.
Members of the African American Catholic Community of the Diocese of Baton Rouge have expressed their concern of not being able share their gift of blackness in their African American parishes. Because of our commitment as the Office of Black Catholics and living out our baptismal call, we are voicing their concerns so as to feel like the Catholic Church is a homeland for all people.
Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge are welcoming students back into the classroom for the 2024–2025 school year. On August 7, students, administration, and staff at St. Alphonsus School in Greenwell Springs bubbled with enthusiasm as the school and parish community welcomes its new pastor, Father Jason Palermo (pictured blessing backpacks at an opening assembly), and new principal, Kristy Monsour (pictured welcoming students) New students, such as kindergarten students Kevin Johnson III and Anna Blanton, got acquainted with their classmates and school.
High school juniors and seniors enthusiastically confirmed they had a calling to the medical profession after spending a week shadowing nurses at FranU’s Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Camp July 15–19.
Bishop Michael G. Duca found his experiences of coming together with people from across the nation, other countries, and his own flock of the Diocese of Baton Rouge at the National Eucharistic Congress July 17–21 in Indianapolis to be one of the joys of being a bishop, priest, and faithful Catholic.
Blessings and thanks upon “Saint” Michael Acaldo, CEO of Society of St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge on his recent appointment to being CEO of the National Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul.