On July 29, 1853, Pope Pius IX created a diocese in the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, Le Post de Natchitoches. It had only five priests and five churches to serve the 20,000 Catholics who were spread throughout the entire northern half of Louisiana.

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The Diocese of Alexandria invites you to the 2024 White Coat Mass in honor of all medical professionals, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria, Friday, Oct. 18 at 12:05 p.m. with Bishop Robert Marshall presiding. To RSVP, please contact Dr. Joseph Landreneau at josephlandreneau@gmail.com or Cathy Norris at 318-448-6797.

Bishop's Annual Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Oct. 14. This year we've moved to Links on the Bayou in Alexandria. All proceeds benefit Seminarian Education.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Fall Fest - Oct. 5 Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, Alexandria, for our annual Fall Fest! Talent show, Spirit Shop, Cheer team and dance line performances, Silent Auction, Art Sale, Sweet Shop, food, fun games and more! St. Joseph, Plaucheville, …

From July 17-21, over 50,000 Catholics gathered in Indianapolis from all parts of the United States (as well as from other parts of the world) to participate in the Tenth National Eucharistic Congress. The United States hosted an International Eucharistic Congress in 1976 (the nation’s bicentennial year), but it had been 83 years since the …

Pre-Cana Marriage Prep Workshop Are you engaged or planning for your upcoming nuptial ceremony?  Or maybe you know someone in your family who is preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony.  Pre-Cana workshops are returning to the Diocese of Alexandria, and will be held quarterly.  These one-day workshops will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Center …

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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

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