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Breaking NewsOffice of the Bishop
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March 23
We need the power of Christ’s resurrection to lift us out of our sadness and grief. This hope is not a panacea that will protect us from the hard work before us to heal, restore and inspire our broken world. But it is a hope that will sustain our mission in difficult times because our hope is in Jesus Christ crucified and risen from the dead who is greater than any difficulties we may face.Read More -
March 6
Weddings will now be allowed to be celebrated on Saturday evenings in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, effective upon the decree’s publication in The Catholic Commentator.Read More -
March 6
Bishop Michael Duca has issued the Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese of Baton Rouge additional guidance as the state enters Phase III of its response to the COVID-19.Read More
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Other Helpful Documents
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Parish Preparation for ConfirmationWhat follows are important documents for Parishes to prepare for the celebration of Confirmation with Bishop Duca:
Confirmation Planning Forms
Ritual of Confirmation
General Liturgical Instructions
Confirmation Ministerial Roles
Confirmation Planning Forms
Procedures & Preparations
Updated Instructions
Universal Prayers for Confirmation
COVID & the Celebration of Confirmation
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About the Bishop's OfficeA diocesan bishop is appointed by the pope to teach, govern, and sanctify the people of God in a particular territory. This is stated as such in the Code of Canon Law: "In exercising the function of a pastor, a diocesan bishop is to show himself concerned for all the Christian faithful entrusted to his care, of whatever age, condition, or nationality they are, whether living in the territory or staying there temporarily; he is also to extend an apostolic spirit to those who are not able to make sufficient use of ordinary pastoral care because of the condition of their life and to those who no longer practice their religion. ( Canon 383 §1)"
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Our Staff
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bishopdiobr.orgDiocesan Bishop
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Marsha GautreauAdministrative Assistant
Office of the Bishop
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The Bishop's Calendar
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Sunday, April 18, 10:00 AM
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Gabriel to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!Read More -
Monday, April 19, 7:00 PM
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Joseph Church in Ponchatoula to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!Read More -
Tuesday, April 20, 7:00 PM
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at Mater Dolorosa Church in Independence to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!Read More -
Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 PM
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. John the Baptist in Zachary to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!Read More -
Thursday, April 22, 7:00 PM
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Alphonsus in Greenwell Springs to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!Read More
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