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  • Black & Indian Missions Special Appeal
    Sunday, February 5, 2023
    Black & Indian Missions Special Appeal
    Mandated by the III Plenary Council in 1884, the National Collection for Black and Indian people continues as the embodiment of the Church’s concern for evangelizing the Black and Indian peoples of the United States. The funds are distributed as grants to dioceses throughout the United States, supporting and strengthening evangelization programs which otherwise would cease. The Collection was formerly known as The Black and Indian Home Mission Collection.
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  • Sunday, February 5, 2023
    Iconography Workshops
    The Friends of the Garden in Baton Rouge will host an iconography workshop, “Jonah and the Big Fish,” Sunday, Feb 5 – Saturday, Feb. 11., at the LSU Ag Center Botanic Gardens Conference Center, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge. For those registered for this workshop there will be a face painting techniques workshop on Friday, Jan. 27, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the Botanic Gardens Conference Center. For registration and cost information, call Kitty Hessburg Wiemer at 225-284-7440 or Diana Wells at 225-927-8646.
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  • Confirmation-Sacred Heart of Jesus
    Sunday, February 5, 2023, 11:00 AM
    Confirmation-Sacred Heart of Jesus
    Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Baton Rouge to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
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  • Called and Gifted - Sacred Heart
    Saturday, February 11, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Called and Gifted - Sacred Heart
    God is calling you to a unique purpose in life, a work of love that only you can do. Discern your charisms (spiritual gifts) and begin to discern God's call. You have received gifts in Baptism and Confirmation through which God intends His love to reach others. Come and discover these charisms in you! Saturday, February 11, 2023 // 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. // Sacred Heart Parish Activity Center $50 registration fee includes course materials and a light lunch.
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  • Called & Gifted Charism Discernment Workshop
    Saturday, February 11, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Called & Gifted Charism Discernment Workshop
    7 Enrichment Hours. Must attend entire time, no partial credit given. Must sign-in at appropriate table for credits. Presenters from St. Catherine of Siena Institute. Location: Sacred Heart Parish Activity Center. Cost $50 includes course materials and a light lunch. For more info, contact Clare Coulon at 225-387-6671. Register here: https://diobr.org/events/called-gifted
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  • Magnificat Breakfast
    Saturday, February 11, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Magnificat Breakfast
    Louisiana native Frankie DeMelo, who graduated with a degree in fine arts from St. Bonaventure University in New York and started a career in the arts, will speak about her and her husband Jason’s experiences in “raising an army for God of seven children” at the next meeting of Magnificat, a ministry for Catholic Women. The breakfast will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. – noon, at the Oak Lodge Reception Center, 2834 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge. To register, visit brmagfeb2023.eventbrite.com/ or contact Gwen Gilllis at 225-205-7050.
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  • Confirmation-Ascension of Our Lord & St. Francis of Assisi
    Saturday, February 11, 2023, 4:00 PM
    Confirmation-Ascension of Our Lord & St. Francis of Assisi
    Bishop Duca joins the communities of faith of Ascension of Our Lord & St. Francis of Assisi to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
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  • Confirmation-St. Joseph & St. Stephen
    Sunday, February 12, 2023, 10:30 AM
    Confirmation-St. Joseph & St. Stephen
    Bishop Duca joins the communities of faith of St. Joseph and St. Stephen to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
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  • Confirmation-St. Anne, Assumption & St. Philomena Parishes
    Monday, February 13, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Confirmation-St. Anne, Assumption & St. Philomena Parishes
    Bishop Duca joins the communities of faith of St. Anne, Assumption & St. Philomena in Labadieville to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
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  • Confirmation-West St. James Cluster
    Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Confirmation-West St. James Cluster
    Bishop Duca joins the parish communities of St. James at Our Lady of Peace, Vacherie to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
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  • Women's Giving Circle Kick-Off Mass and Lunch
    Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 10:30 AM
    Women's Giving Circle Kick-Off Mass and Lunch
    The Women's Giving Circle 2023 Giving Season will kick off on February 15th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. All members are invited to attend.
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  • Confirmation-St. John the Evangelist-Plaquemine
    Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Confirmation-St. John the Evangelist-Plaquemine
    Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. John the Evangelist, Plaquemine to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
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  • Confirmation-Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Frances and St. Joseph
    Thursday, February 16, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Confirmation-Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Frances and St. Joseph
    Bishop Duca joins the communities of Faith of Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Frances and St. Joseph in Livonia to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
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  • Morning of prayer and praise
    Saturday, February 18, 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Morning of prayer and praise
    A morning of prayer and praise will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center, 450 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge. Father Mathew Dunn will be the speaker. The event is free and a light lunch will be served.
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  • Doula and Donuts  - Informational Meeting
    Saturday, February 18, 2023, 10:30 AM
    Doula and Donuts - Informational Meeting
    At this meeting we will share additional information about the program and assist people with registering.
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  • Ascension Catholic Dinner and Auction
    Saturday, February 18, 2023, 5:00 PM
    Ascension Catholic Dinner and Auction
    Ascension Catholic Schools will sponsor a dinner, auction and raffle event Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Ascension Catholic High School Gym, 311 St. Vincent St., Donaldsonville. Doors open at 5 p.m. To purchase tickets and for ticket information, call 225-473-9227.
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  • Confirmation-St. Benedict the Moor
    Sunday, February 19, 2023, 10:00 AM
    Confirmation-St. Benedict the Moor
    Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Benedict the Moor to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!
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  • Anniversary Mass
    Sunday, February 19, 2023, 2:00 PM
    Anniversary Mass
    Married couples celebrating milestone anniversaries are invited to come and celebrate their love at the Anniversary Mass celebrated by Bishop Duca at St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
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  • Wedding Anniversary Mass
    Sunday, February 19, 2023, 2:00 PM
    Wedding Anniversary Mass
    Bishop Michael G. Duca will celebrate a Mass honoring couples celebrating their 25th, 50th and 65th or greater wedding anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., at St. Aloysius Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge. If you are a couple celebrating one of the anniversary years, contact your church office. You may also call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 225-242-0323 for information.
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  • CLC Mardi Gras Holidays
    Monday, February 20, 2023
    CLC Mardi Gras Holidays
    The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Monday, February 20 and Tuesday, February 21 to celebrate a Catholic and Louisiana tradition - Mardi Gras! Our staff wishes you an enjoyable celebration in these last days before Lent begins!
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  • CLC Mardi Gras Holidays
    Tuesday, February 21, 2023
    CLC Mardi Gras Holidays
    The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Monday, February 20 and Tuesday, February 21 to celebrate a Catholic and Louisiana tradition - Mardi Gras! Our staff wishes you an enjoyable celebration in these last days before Lent begins!
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  • Church in Eastern Europe Special Appeal
    Wednesday, February 22, 2023
    Church in Eastern Europe Special Appeal
    The Diocese of Baton Rouge will once again support a special Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports the Church in more than 20 countries that still struggle to recover from Communist rule. Funds from this collection support pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations, and seminary formation. Your support restores the Church and builds the future in this region. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection!
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  • Bishop's Cabinet Meeting
    Thursday, February 23, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Bishop's Cabinet Meeting
    Bishop Duca meets with his canonical office holders and five secretary heads to discuss pertinent matters of diocesan life and ministry and to promote further collaboration.
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  • St. Paul Fish Fry
    Friday, February 24, 2023
    St. Paul Fish Fry
    St. Paul the Apostle Church will host fish frys on the Fridays of Lent from Feb. 24 – March 31 at the St. Paul Event Hall Center, 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge. Dinners include fried fish or shrimp, green peas, potato salad, cake and bread. Dinners are dine-in or take out and $12 each. Orders of five or more will be delivered. Fax orders will be taken at 225-383-3702 and call in orders will be taken at 225-383-2597.
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  • Men of the Immaculata Conference
    Saturday, February 25, 2023, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    Men of the Immaculata Conference
    The annual Men of the Immaculata Conference is scheduled Feb. 25 at St. George Church in Baton Rouge from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The theme is “Prepare to Encounter the Lord.” Father Jeff Bayhi, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Zachary, will join Peter Burak of Renewal Ministers and former Navy SEAL officer and co-founder of the Frassati Company Sam Blair as presenters. Bishop Michael G. Duca will celebrate Mass. Chef John Folse will cook lunch and deliver his brief but always popular talk, which blends spirituality with his own unique humor. Early bird tickets are $65 for adults and $35 for students ages 13-24. The ticket includes lunch and a conference swag bag, including a book. The conference may be attended virtually for $25 but will not include a swag bag. For more information, visit menoftheimmaculata.com
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  • Holy Hour with Bishop Duca - St. Margaret
    Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 6:00 PM
    Holy Hour with Bishop Duca - St. Margaret
    You are invited to a Holy Hour with Bishop Duca, a time where your whole family can pray and adore our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
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