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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Secretariat for Pastoral Services aims, through its ministries, to help others enter into communion with the charity of Christ.  Resource sharing and planning takes place in their bimonthly meeting.

The Secretariat for Evangelization comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing support to clergy, school, and parish catechetical leaders through consultation related to evangelization and catechesis.  Meetings held bimonthly advance the diocesan cause to preach the Gospel in new and unique ways.

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.

The Secretariat for Catholic Schools comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing support for Catholic schools and related programs, assisting them to promote excellence in faith formation, academic rigor, innovation programs, responsible stewardship, and joyful celebration of service to the community.  The group meets bimonthly to collaborate and plan.

The Secretariat for Administration will meet for its bimonthly meeting to discuss pertinent matters related to the Administration of the Catholic Life Center and administrative matters related to diocesan parishes, schools and other institutions.

The Secretariat for Communications is responsible for the effective and efficient communication of news, events, and any public information released by the Bishop of Baton Rouge.  The group gathers today for its bimonthly meeting.

The Secretariat for Clergy & Religious Life comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing support not only for priests and deacons, but also the members of religious orders active within the diocese. Their bimonthly meeting promotes greater communication and collaboration across departments.

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.

Our diocese will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your support of this collection serves Jesus in disguise in some of the most marginalized communities in our world.

Come sip and learn about all of the nonprofits that will be in the running to receive grants from the Women's Giving Circle in April.