Dear Reader, 

There was a lot to celebrate in February! We hope you enjoy this month's edition of The Collect, which includes articles about Catholic Schools Week, the March for Life, the Men of the Immaculata Conference, and more!

In Christ,
The Communications Secretariat of the Diocese of Baton Rouge

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Diocesan Schools Celebrate Their Unity at Catholic Schools Week Mass.

The theme of the 2025 National Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 26 – Feb. 1, was “United in Faith and Community.” On Jan. 29, the schools of the Baton Rouge Diocese joined together at St. Joseph Cathedral to celebrate the week as one community of faith, centered on the Eucharist.

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Youth Recharged in Faith During March for Life Pilgrimage

Early in the morning on January 20, about 400 youth and adults departed on buses from various points in the Baton Rouge diocese for a pilgrimage to the nation’s capital.

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Catholic Schools Office Recognizes Excellence in Education at Distinguished Graduate Banquet

On January 27, the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Baton Rouge recognized its students as well as the educator, administrator, and pastor who have excelled in serving their community and living the Gospel values at the 2025 Distinguished Graduates Award Dinner.

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2025 Men of the Immaculata Conference to Focus on Evangelization

For the past couple of years, the Men of the Immaculata (MOTI) conferences have focused on the Eucharist as the source and summit of the faith. At this year’s conference, the men will be “sent out” to proclaim the Gospel.

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St. Romain Twins Bring Catholics of Various Backgrounds Together Through Music

Liturgical musicians Dr. Darrell and Dr. Darnell St. Romain, African American twins, hold different positions and sets of expertise within the church. Yet they have the same passion for helping parishes become vibrant faith communities through music. 

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Diocesan Digital Media Manager Wins Ascension Press’ ‘Truth and Beauty’ Award

It is commonly believed that “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was created as a catechetical tool to teach children about the Catholic faith. Drawing from this rich tradition, Nicole Jones, digital media manager for the Diocese of Baton Rouge, created a short video for the 2023 Christmas season that would share the truths of the Catholic faith in an engaging way. In recognition of her work, Ascension Press named Jones and her video a winner in its 2025 Truth and Beauty Awards.

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