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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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

At this meeting we will share additional information about the program and assist people with registering.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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.