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The Secretariat for Pastoral Services comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing opportunities for evangelization through pastoral ministry in works of service, leadership, and justice.  The Secretariat aims, through its ministries, to help others enter into communion with the charity of Christ; they meet every other month for conversation and effective planning.

Deacons and their wives are offered two opportunities to fulfill their canonical retreat obligation. St. Joseph Abbey and its retreat center provide a wonderful place to relax peacefully with the Lord in prayer. Deacon Larry Melancon is responsible for registration for this retreat.

A retreat for girls age 12 – 15 years old, “Divine Beauty,” will be presented Saturday, July 31 – Sunday, Aug. 1 at Holy Rosary Church, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. The retreat will provide girls an opportunity to experience a weekend of prayer and faith formation with other Catholic teens. For more information and to register, visit olohr.com or call 225-647-5321.

Men of the Cross will present a men’s conference, “St. Joseph: Husband and Father,” Saturday, July 31, 1-5 p.m., at Holy Rosary Church, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. The day will include prayer, music, talks, reconciliation, eucharistic adoration and Mass. To register visit signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4aa5ae2ca1fb6-mens. For more information, call 225-647-5321.

Bishop Duca joins the parishioners of St. Joseph the Cathedral to celebrate the installation of Fr. Cary Bani as their new pastor! Congratulations Fr. Bani; welcome to the Cathedral!

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.

Entering Canaan is a ministry of healing from abortion. The Support Gatherings are for men and women who have attended an Entering Canaan Day of Prayer and Healing retreat, a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat or have begun the healing process in some other way. The Support Gatherings include a time of prayer, Scripture reflection and discussion on a particular aspect of healing. For more information, including meeting location, contact Danielle at EnteringCanaan@diobr.org or (225) 325-3459. All inquires are confidential.

Friends of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens will present a St. Matthew Icon painting workshop Sunday, August 8 – Friday, Aug. 13 at the Orangerie in the Burden Gardens, 4560 Essen Ln., Baton Rouge. Cost of the workshop is $350. To register or for more information, call Kitty Hessburg Wiemer at 225-284-7440 or Diana Wells at 225-927-8646.

The Cabinet serves as an advisory council to the Bishop in administrative matters at the Catholic Life Center. The group meets six times annually in even months (and for emergency needs as determined by the Diocesan Bishop). In these meetings, the Cabinet discusses the workings of the various departments of the Catholic Life Center, develops a ministerial vision, and receives from the Bishop any announcements to be communicated to Department Heads and the Catholic Life Center employees.

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.

Congratulations to the men of the Class of 2021 and their wives! Six men are scheduled to be ordained for service as Permanent Deacons for the Church of Baton Rouge!

Bishop Duca joins the parishioners of St. Mary of False River to celebrate the installation of Fr. Chris Decker as their new pastor! Congratulations Fr. Decker; welcome to St. Mary!

Screening Location - St. Elizabeth School As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in 2022. Face mask or covering required during Health Screening.

Screening Location - Holy Family School As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in 2022. Face mask or covering required during Health Screening.

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.

Screening Location - Redemptorist/St. Gerard School As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in  2022. Face mask or covering required during health screening

Screening Location - St. Francis Xavier School As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in  2022. Face mask or covering required during health screening

Screening Location - St. Thomas More School As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in  2022. Face mask or covering required during health screening

Screening Location - Holy Ghost Catholic School As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in  2022. Face mask or covering required during health screening

Are you or someone you know suffering the loss of a child through abortion? You are not alone. A Day of Prayer & Healing for women who have experienced abortion will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 9 am – 5 pm. For more information or to registration, please call 225-325-3459 or email EnteringCanaan@diobr.org. All inquiries are confidential. Sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge – Office of Marriage & Family Life.

The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will host Red Stick Catholic Fest, “Return to Love,” Saturday, Aug. 21, 1 – 9 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church, 15208 Hwy. 73, Prairieville. Cost is $30 per participant. Registration opens Monday, July 12. Contact your local church parish to reserve a spot. For more information, email West Giffin at wgiffin@diobr.org.

Red Stick Catholic Fest is the Diocese of Baton Rouge's annual high school youth conference that celebrates the unique spirituality of Louisiana's capital city. The event features live entertainment, breakout sessions, powerful keynote speakers and adoration. 

Bishop Duca joins the parishioners of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to celebrate the installation of Fr. Joseph Vu as their new pastor! Congratulations Fr. Vu!

Screening Location - St. John Primary School, Prairieville As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in  2022. Face mask or covering required during health screening

Screening Location - Catholic of Pointe Coupee School As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in  2022. Face mask or covering required during health screening

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.

Screening Location - St. Theresa Middle School As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in  2022. Face mask or covering required during health screening

Screening Location - Most Blessed Sacrament School As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in  2022. Face mask or covering required during health screening

Screening Location - St. John School, Plaquemine As a member of the Diocese of Baton Rouge's wellness program, complete a health screening as a component to earn a preferred health plan premium in  2022. Face mask or covering required during health screening

Parents of Addicted Ones (PAL), for families with children dealing with substance abuse addiction meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Holy Rosary Church Activity Center, Room 14, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant. For detail, email Vickie at vseal9447@eatel.net; Cindy at  clmillet@eatel.net; or Patricia at patricia.bourgeois@yahoo.com. For more information about PAL, visit palgroup.org.