Bishop Duca announces that The Diocese of Baton Rouge will join with other dioceses throughout the nation to offer assistance to the victims of Hurricane Helene.

After Hurricane Francine raked across Southeastern Louisiana on Sept. 11, Ascension Catholic School in Donaldsonville quickly responded and continues to operate during its rebuilding phase through strategic planning and the support of students, teachers and Ascension Catholic community.

For the second time in the school’s history, St. Aloysius School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Liturgical ministers play a vital part in assuring that Mass flows smoothly and the congregation is connected to God through word, prayer, and sacraments.

On Aug. 24, 1924, families gathered in the St. Philip Church Hall in Vacherie toprepare for the St. Philip Church Fair. They were joyfully preoccupied with thedetails of the event and scarcely paid attention to the black, ominous clouds on the horizon.

Check this link often to learn more about closures and other impacts from Francine and to witness our diocesan response.

Approximately 300 Catechists in the Diocese of Baton Rouge spent a day being refreshed and learning how to spread the “holy fire” of knowledge and love of Christ to the people they serve in their parishes, schools, and homes at the Convocation of Catechists.

The Jesuit retreat and spiritual centers in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, have come together to create a new, high-capacity retreat facility named Grand Coteau Retreats: A Jesuit Mission Since 1837. The new retreat center will make use of the buildings housing both Our Lady of the Oaks and St. Charles College

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.

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