Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. Catherine of Siena in Donaldsonville to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
5 Enrichment Hours. Must attend entire time for credit. Sign in with Annie Cagle. Mass with Fr. Martin 8am-9am; Retreat with Scott Smith 9am-12pm; Fellowship Lunch 12pm-1pm. Date: Monday, August 5th. Location: Holy Family School in Port Allen.
4 Enrichment Hours. For Most Blessed Sacrament Faculty & Staff Only. Presenters: Colin MacIver and Fr. Todd Lloyd. Must sign-in and attend entire time for credit. No partial credit given.
Dr. Christopher Ragusa, professor of bioethics and moral theology at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU), will give a presentation, “Understanding the Church’s Teaching on IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) on Thursday, Aug. 8, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Westerfield Conference Center in the Catholic Life Center, 1800 S. Acadian Thwy., Baton Rouge. It is open to the public. Registration is required. For more information and to register diobr.org/rlc-ivf, email jlavastida@diobr, or CLICK HERE.
We were never meant to walk life's journey alone. We invite you to a monthly support group to connect parents & caregivers of persons with exceptional/special needs in our church community.
In an effort to embrace and welcome the members of our Church with special needs and their families, the Diocese of Baton Rouge has begun hosting Sensory-Friendly Masses.
These Masses include lower lighting, softer music, and shorter, more literal homilies;
most importantly, they provide fellowship with other parishioners on a similar journey. We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise cancelling headphones, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are.
The Fête-Dieu du Mississippi, “Blessing Louisiana and the Mighty River,” will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14 – Thursday, Aug. 15. The event will begin with an 8 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, 412 North St., Baton Rouge, followed by a processional to the river. Stops in the Diocese of Baton Rouge include a blessing at St. John the Evangelist Church Plaquemine, Ascension of Our Lord Church in Donaldsonville and St. Michael the Archangel Church in Convent, where there will be solemn vespers and all-night adoration. The processional will end with a celebration at Jackson Square in New Orleans. For more information, call the Community of Jesus Crucified at 337-394-6550, visit fetedieuduteche.org, or CLICK HERE.
As a Catholic community, we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary today as we celebrate her Assumption! The Catholic Life Center Campus will be closed today, Thursday, August 15, in observance of this Holy Day!
Converging Roads, a regional conference, will host a presentation, “Sexuality & Fertility in Medicine,” sponsored by the St. John Paul II Foundation, the Diocese of Baton Rouge and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) Saturday, Aug. 17, 9:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., at FranU, 5312 Brittany Dr., Baton Rouge. Topics include fertility awareness-based methods and the treatments of infertility; treating the female patient though restorative medicine; science and ethics of surrogacy; and more. For more information, visit convergingroads.com or CLICK HERE.
A Day of Fellowship & Formation for current and interested prison ministry volunteers will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the St. George Church Kleinpeter Activity Center, 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit diobr.org/pm-event, email jlavastida@diobr.org, or CLICK HERE.
A St. Rose of Lima workshop will be held Sunday, Aug. 25 – Friday, Aug. 30 at the Conference Center at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. The workshop begins that Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m., and continues Monday – Friday, 8 .m. – 5 p.m. Complete and varnished paintings will be ready on Saturday, Aug. 31, 9- 10 a.m. in the Burdens Conference Center. The cost of the workshop if $375. The icon committee will provide all supplies and tools. However, if you would like to use your own brushes, Ott light, or wet pallet, we encourage you to bring them. For more information, call Kitty Hessburg Wiemer at 225-284-7440 or Diana Wells at 225-927-8646, or CLICK HERE.
The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge will host an interfaith prayer service, “Gather in Solidarity for the Care of Our Common Home,” on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m., at St. George Church in Baton Rouge, 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge. The service is dedicated to the memory of Eleanor McCall Henley. For more information, email Karen Fawley at karenf@st-george.org or CLICK HERE.
The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Monday, September 2 to commemorate Labor Day! Bishop Duca is thankful for all the men and women who labor tirelessly to accomplish the mission of the Diocese of Baton Rouge! Enjoy this day of rest from your labors!
The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church. Founded in 1887, CUA offers students an excellent education in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. The Collection for The Catholic University of America underwrites scholarships to assist financially deserving students in completing their education at CUA in over 50 disciplines. Please be generous in this special appeal!
The Diocese of Baton Rouge, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge, and the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center in Metairie are offering internships in spiritual direction. Virtual information sessions are being offered for the next cohort, which will be held in September 2025, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6–7:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 11, 9–10:30 a.m. For more information, visit diobr.org/spiritual-direction, call Becky Eldredge with the Office of Spiritual Direction of the Diocese of Baton Rouge at 225-205-0122 or email becky@beckyeldredge.com. To view the flyer, CLICK HERE.
1 Enrichment Hour for each session attended. All sessions not required. Must attend entire time for the sessions attended, though. Sign in each time with Celeste Rabalais. Open to all parishioners at Most Blessed Sacrament. Meeting time will take place 6:45pm-7:30pm each session in the St. Peter Room at MBS. Presenter: Deacon Mark Berard. 15 session opportunities total on Wednesday evenings these dates: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18. For questions, call the parish office at MBS.
Imaculee Ilibagiza, survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide and author of the book, “Let to Tell,” will present an evening of reflection on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge. The evening will begin with Mass at 6 p.m., followed by Ilibagiza’s presentation at 7 p.m. For more information, call the MBS office at 225-752-6230.
8 Enrichment Hours. Must attend entire time for credit and sign in both days. Event dates/times: Fri. Sept. 13 from 5-9pm and Sat. Sept. 14 from 7:30am-noon. Must pre-register at www.immaculee.com. Presenter: Immaculee Ilibagiza, author of Left to Tell, a book about her experiences during the Rwandan Holocaust. Takes place at Immaculate Conception, Denham Springs.
We were never meant to walk life's journey alone. We invite you to a monthly support group to connect parents & caregivers of persons with exceptional/special needs in our church community.
1 Enrichment Hour for each session attended. All sessions not required. Must attend entire time for the sessions attended, though. Sign in each time with Celeste Rabalais. Open to all parishioners at Most Blessed Sacrament. Meeting time will take place 6:45pm-7:30pm each session in the St. Peter Room at MBS. Presenter: Deacon Mark Berard. 15 session opportunities total on Wednesday evenings these dates: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18. For questions, call the parish office at MBS.
In an effort to embrace and welcome the members of our Church with special needs and their families, the Diocese of Baton Rouge has begun hosting Sensory-Friendly Masses.
These Masses include lower lighting, softer music, and shorter, more literal homilies;
most importantly, they provide fellowship with other parishioners on a similar journey. We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise cancelling headphones, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are.
1 Enrichment Hour for each session attended. All sessions not required. Must attend entire time for the sessions attended, though. Sign in each time with Celeste Rabalais. Open to all parishioners at Most Blessed Sacrament. Meeting time will take place 6:45pm-7:30pm each session in the St. Peter Room at MBS. Presenter: Deacon Mark Berard. 15 session opportunities total on Wednesday evenings these dates: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18. For questions, call the parish office at MBS.
The St. Louis IX Art Society and St. Joseph Abbey will present a showing of the documentary “A Place at the Table: African-Americans on the Path to Sainthood” Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30 – 9 p.m., at Benet Hall of St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict. The featured Black men and women on the path to canonization are Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Servant of God Mother Mary Lange, Venerable Mother Henriette Delille, Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, Servant of God Julia Greeley, and Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman. The documentary will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The event is free, but donations are encouraged. For more information, visit sl9art.com/events or to view the flyer CLICK HERE.
All Are Welcome is a Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge ministry for exceptional needs individuals and their families. The ministry is looking for volunteers that are available for multiple events during the year.
We are hosting a training that will include instructions on communications and interaction with exceptional needs children, as well as expectations and "what to do" during the events. To volunteer with us, we ask that you are attend the training and commit to at least 2 volunteer opportunities.
