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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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 …

The next workshop(s) for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will be held on the dates, times and locations below.  The average time for the workshop is about three hours so please plan accordingly. The same information will be presented at each session. If you would like to sign up for the next workshop, please complete …

The Diocese of Alexandria is offering Lector Formation workshops for those individuals who are interested in serving or who currently may serve as a Lector in their parish.  To serve in this role, one must be of good standing with their Catholic faith and need the approval of their pastor.  All training workshops will present …

Calling all Catechists entrusted with handing down the faith to the youth and adults in our Diocese! We invite you to join us for a Day of Enrichment! As you undertake this momentous task of teaching the faith to those in your parish, we aim to support you and provide you with tools to enrich …

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.  Beginning Oct. 12, 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. …

The National Eucharistic Congress happening July 17-21 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is ready to welcome thousands of pilgrims to the 10th Annual Congress. However, before this powerful weekend of transformation occurs, a historic journey of the Blessed Sacrament is taking place. Four Eucharistic processions are crossing the United States leading up to the …

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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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