Office of the Bishop
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Breaking NewsOffice of the Bishop
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February 25
Bishop Duca to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to adults in the Diocese of Baton Rouge who have not yet been confirmed and are properly prepared. The celebration will be on the Solemnity of Pentecost, Sunday, June 5, 2022, 10:30AM Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge.Read More -
October 26
Given declining infection rates not only in the Greater Baton Rouge Area but throughout Louisiana, I am now modifying several of our practices based upon medical advice, wisdom, and recommendations from state leaders.Read More
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Confirmation Preparation FormsPDF DOWNLOADS
What follows are important documents for parishes to prepare for the celebration of Confirmation with Bishop Duca:
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Other Helpful Documents
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About the Bishop's Office
A 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.
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Our Staff
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bishopdiobr.orgDiocesan Bishop
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Mary Woodruffmary.woodruffdiobr.orgAdministrative Assistant to the Bishop & the Vicars
Ecclesiastical Notary
Office of the Bishop & Office of the Vicar General
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The Bishop's Calendar
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Tuesday, October 18, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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.Read More -
Wednesday, October 19, 6:00 PM
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith at St. Thomas More to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!Read More -
Sunday, November 6, 10:30 AM
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!Read More -
Monday, November 7, 7:00 PM
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. Jude the Apostle Baton Rouge to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferring the gifts of the Holy Spirit for those wishing to deepen their baptismal call!Read More -
Tuesday, November 8, 7:00 PM
Bishop Duca joins the community of faith of St. Aloysius in Baton Rouge 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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