ACTS Teen Retreat, last day to register May 25!

The first ACTS Teen Retreat in the diocese will be held August 9-12 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Bunkie. Deadline to register is this Friday, May 25.

For more information, go to http://www.bunkiecatholic.org and click on Youth Events. The registration form is on the left under Documents.

Forms can be faxed to (318) 346-7475. To confirm your registration or for further information, contact Angie at (318) 346-7274.

Steubenville South: register now!!

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"The Eighth Day" June 22 - 24, 2012

Mark your calendars for Steubenville South 2012! The Eighth Day is scheduled for June 22 - 24, 2012 in Alexandria, LA. "The eighth day begins the new creation." - Catechism of the Catholic Church 349 (Isaiah 43:1).

OLPS breaks ground on new $2.6 million Family Life Center

If everything goes as planned, next year at this time, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria will open its new Family Life Center on the grounds between the church and the school.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 6 with Father Dan O'Connor, pastor; representatives of the parish pastoral and finance councils and building commission; and representatives of the architect (Barron, Heinberg and Brocato) and the contractor (Ratcliff Construction).

Deacon Charles Ray to be ordained to priesthood, May 26

Deacon Charles Ray will receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders on Saturday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. His first Mass will be held Sunday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.

US bishops issue call to action to defend religious liberty

Bishops ask laity to focus all energies June 21 - July 4 to defend religious liberty

CNS -The U.S. bishops have issued a call to action to defend religious liberty and urged laity to work to protect the First Freedom of the Bill of Rights.

Sr. Nell Murray celebrating 60-year Jubilee

Irish-born Sister Nell Murray follows dream to America to be a Marianite sister

By Jeannie Petrus, CT editor

She was only 19 years old when she left her home in Ireland and boarded a ship to come to America. Knowing it may be the last time she would see her parents, brothers and sisters, she still boarded the ship determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a sister in the Marianites of the Holy Cross religious order.

Gallup poll ranks Louisiana as 4th 'most religious' state in nation

By Catholic News Service

(CNS) -- The South is the most religious region of the United States, according to a yearlong poll by Gallup.

Mississippi qualified as the most religious state in the nation, with 59 percent of its residents claiming to be "very religious." Next on the list was the only non-Southern state among the top 12: Utah, where 57 percent say they are very religious.

Steubenville South Volunteer Application

Each year hundreds of individuals volunteer for the conference, helping in various areas. Volunteers attend FREE but must apply by May 25! Please review the Conference Policies and Procedures Booklet and remember to print a Code of Conduct form once you submit your application.