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January 26
Father Josh Johnson, pastor at Sacred Heart Church in Baton Rouge, said he has seen progress in terms of Catholics being willing to listen to the experiences of those who have experienced racism and an openness among many Catholics to acknowledge racism as a sin and as a continued problem in U.S. society.Read More -
January 25
The words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. of his “I have a dream” speech echoed through the generations at St. Gerard Majella Church in Baton Rouge on Jan. 16, the national holiday dedicated to honor King.Read More -
January 25
There are signs of liturgical life returning back to its pre-COVID-19 form in the Diocese of Baton Rouge as church parishes and their congregations proceed as they are ready to do so since the lifting of the restriction of the distribution of the precious blood of Christ from the chalice.Read More -
January 22
After centuries of connectedness to each other and the needs of those they serve, the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Baton Rouge LA have agreed to share community and residential space.Read More -
January 19
Since June 2022, the demand for reliable care and easily accessible resources has never been stronger, and the Diocese of Baton Rouge has set out to expand ministries and social services for an even greater population of women in unplanned pregnancies who may need accompaniment and encouragement.Read More -
January 10
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was remembered as a humble servant who opened up the Gospel for people so they can live in the freedom to love as sons and daughters of God during a memorial Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael G. Duca at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge on Jan. 5.Read More -
January 10
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is being remembered by clergy members and the laity in the Diocese of Baton Rouge as one of the church’s great theologians who was clear in defining the teachings of the church, a man of humility with a love of others and whose teachings were imbued with a love for Christ.Read More -
January 3
Bishop Michael G. Duca of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will preside at a memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday, January 5, at 12:00 Noon at St. Joseph Cathedral.Read More -
January 3
Several years ago, while on a silent retreat in Miami with the Servants of the Pierced Heart of Jesus and Mary, Father Josh Johnson was deeply touched when his eyes settled on a statue of St. Josephine Bakhita, the patron saint of human trafficking.Read More -
December 31
Baton Rouge Bishop Michael G. Duca said today that he and Bishop Emeritus Robert W. Muench “join the faithful of the diocese in expressing deep sorrow at the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.”Read More
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4 days agoThe Eucharist and teaching the true meaning of the body and blood of Christ will be the mission of the Men of the Immaculata Conference for the next three years.
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4 days agoWhen Kathleen Lee Higgins, the new director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Baton Rouge, has faced major decisions in her faith journey and professional life, she said God guided...
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4 days agoFather Josh Johnson, pastor at Sacred Heart Church in Baton Rouge, said he has seen progress in terms of Catholics being willing to listen to the experiences of those who have experienced racism and...
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The Nation & The VaticanFrom The Catholic News Agency
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18 hours agoThe Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia was elevated by the Vatican to the status of basilica this week. / Miraculous Medal Shrine Washington D.C., Jan 29, 2023 / 06:30 am (CNA). The... -
yesterdayA behind-the-scenes photo of the Darrows filming “The Cultivation of Purpose with Leah Darrow: Faith, Farming and Vocation” on their Missouri farm. / UST MAX Studios Denver, Colo., Jan 28...
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17 hours agoPope Francis prayed for peace in the Holy Land at the end of his Angelus address on Jan. 29, 2023. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 29, 2023 / 08:10 am (CNA). Pope Francis appealed for peace... -
18 hours agoPope Benedict XVI revealed in a letter to his biographer that insomnia was the "central reason" why resigned in 2013. / Paul Badde/CNA CNA Newsroom, Jan 29, 2023 / 07:15 am (CNA). According...
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Another PerspectiveOpinions & Features
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4 days agoIn a homily, Father Karl Rahner SJ once commented that in the beatitudes in St. Luke’s Gospel, Jesus makes a rather stunning statement. He says, “Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you shall...
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4 days agoAs parents we try to be as conscious of our behavior as possible. If we are trying to exhibit Christian living then we must beware of how we speak, act and react in all situations in order for our...
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4 days agoThe Eucharist is the sacred meal that Jesus wished to share with his disciples the night before he died. He charged them to celebrate this Eucharistic meal and sacrifice in the future “in...
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Building BridgesRacial harmony:
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10 months agoAs a synod meeting with the Hispanic community drew to a close, Bishop Michael G. Duca bowed his head and simply said, “I need you to bless me.”
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2 years agoI was raised as a cradle Catholic, the oldest of eight children born to my parents, Joseph Vallery Will and Jeanne Elizabeth Stadeker Will. I attended St. Augustine Elementary School in New Roads...
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2 years agoThe Fourth African National Eucharistic Congress will address the challenges of finding ways to deepen the unity for which Jesus prayed during the Last Supper “that all may be one.”
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Features & SpiritualityOUR FAITH In Depth:
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4 days agoThe Eucharist and teaching the true meaning of the body and blood of Christ will be the mission of the Men of the Immaculata Conference for the next three years.
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4 days agoWhen Kathleen Lee Higgins, the new director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Baton Rouge, has faced major decisions in her faith journey and professional life, she said God guided...
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4 days agoFather Josh Johnson, pastor at Sacred Heart Church in Baton Rouge, said he has seen progress in terms of Catholics being willing to listen to the experiences of those who have experienced racism and...
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Most Rev. Michael G. Duca, D.D. J.C.L.
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Coming EventsJoin together in Christ:
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Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 PM
A grief support group, GriefShare, will meet Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Small Hall of Immaculate Conception Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs. Those wishing to attend please RSVP by calling the church office at 225-665-5359 or by visiting griefshare.com.Read More -
Sunday, February 5The 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.Read More
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Saturday, February 11, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.Read More -
Saturday, February 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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.Read More -
Saturday, February 18, 5:00 PM
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.Read More -
Sunday, February 19, 2:00 PM
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.Read More
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