Cathedral to Host Adoration on Wednesdays

St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge is embarking on a new tradition as it invites faithful parishioners and friends to its inaugural First Wednesday adoration from 10 a.m. to noon on Ash Wednesday, March 2.

Eucharistic adoration is a centuries-old practice rooted in an essential teaching of Catholic Christianity that Jesus Christ is truly and completely present in the Eucharist.

Participants will pray before the presence of Jesus in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament located in the east transept of the church.

“It is our hope that this will give everyone who participates in it a greater appreciation and deeper reverence for our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Our Lord welcomes our grateful prayers and needs placed before him,” said pastor Father Cary Bani. “I just invite everyone to come and commit to a half-hour or an hour to pray.”

Persons interested in learning more about this new ministry of prayer or becoming “committed adorers” on the first Wednesday of each month should call (225) 387-5928 or email [email protected].