Archive for September 2020
Faithful Citizenship
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Calendar year 2020 has already brought us many challenges – a pandemic, hurricanes, wildfires, a troubled economy, a renewed awareness of the racism of…
Read MoreExtraordinary Second Collection set for Sept. 26-27
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, On August 27, Hurricane Laura caused significant damage in Louisiana and Texas. Most of our people and our church parishes lost power for many…
Read MoreHomily of Bishop Robert Marshall for Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities
Memorial of Saint Peter Claver Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities St. Francis Xavier Cathedral – September 9, 2020 Homily of Bishop Robert W. Marshall, Jr. As many…
Read MoreDeans Reappointed
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am pleased to announce that I have reappointed three deans for the Diocese of Alexandria. Under canon law, the bishop has the ability…
Read MoreBishop Marshall continues dispensation from obligation to participate in Sunday Mass
As the coronavirus pandemic persists and Louisiana remains in Phase 2 with churches limited to 50% of seating capacity, Bishop Robert W. Marshall, Jr. has issued a decree granting Catholics…
Read MoreBishop Marshall makes two appointments
Bishop Robert W. Marshall, Jr. has announced two appointments. Father Scott Chemino, most recently Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator, has been appointed Vicar General. In making the appointment, Bishop Marshall…
Read MoreUSCCB calls for a Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has invited all dioceses to participate in a Day of Prayer for Peace in our…
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