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      • Father Johnson sees progress in racism among Catholics
        January 26
        - Catholic News Agency
        Father Johnson sees progress in racism among Catholics
        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.
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      • ‘Living the dream’ at St. Gerard
        January 25
        - Debbie Shelley
        ‘Living the dream’ at St. Gerard
        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.
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      • PRECIOUS BLOOD
        January 25
        - Debbie Shelley
        PRECIOUS BLOOD
        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.
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      • Brothers of the Sacred Heart and Sisters of St. Joseph to share community and residential space
        January 22
        Brothers of the Sacred Heart and Sisters of St. Joseph to share community and residential space
        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.
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      • Diocese Expands Pro-Life Efforts Post-Roe
        January 19
        Diocese Expands Pro-Life Efforts Post-Roe
        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.  
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      • Bishop Duca fondly remembers Pope Benedict XVI
        January 10
        - Debbie Shelley
        Bishop Duca fondly remembers Pope Benedict XVI
        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. 
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      • Pope Benedict remembered fondly by many
        January 10
        - Richard Meek
        Pope Benedict remembered fondly by many
        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.
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      • Memorial Mass Set to Remember Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
        January 3
        Memorial Mass Set to Remember Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
        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.
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      • A statue to inspire
        January 3
        - Richard Meek
        A statue to inspire
        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.
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      • On the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
        December 31
        - Bishop Michael G. Duca
        On the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
        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.”
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        The 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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        When 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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        The 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...
      •  Catholic speaker Leah Darrow combines life on the farm with cultivating one’s faith
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        A 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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        Pope 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...
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      • How serious is laughter?
        4 days ago
        In 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...
      • A patient Lord
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        As  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...
      • The Eucharist is sacred meal and sacrifice
        4 days ago
        The 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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      • Synod Emotional for Hispanic Community
        10 months ago
        As 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.” 
      • Experiencing Racial Injustices
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        I 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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        The 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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        The 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.
      • Higgins decides ‘now is the time’
        4 days ago
        When 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...
      • Father Johnson sees progress in racism among Catholics
        4 days ago
        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...
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    • Grief Support Group
      Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 PM
      Grief Support Group
      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.
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      The 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.
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    • Magnificat Breakfast
      Saturday, February 11, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      Magnificat Breakfast
      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.
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      Saturday, February 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      Morning of prayer and praise
      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.
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    • Ascension Catholic Dinner and Auction
      Saturday, February 18, 5:00 PM
      Ascension Catholic Dinner and Auction
      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.
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    • Wedding Anniversary Mass
      Sunday, February 19, 2:00 PM
      Wedding Anniversary Mass
      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.
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