Archive for 2020
Extraordinary 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…
Read MoreA Message from Bishop Marshall: Prayers for the Calming of Storms
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ. On this Memorial of St. Louis, King of France, the patron of our state, we are taking precautions against two storms in the Gulf…
Read MoreAccess the Episcopal Ordination Mass aid booklet
While viewing the livestream of the ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Robert Marshall, you may follow along by downloading the Mass aid here.
Read MoreAccess the Solemn Vespers worship aid booklet
While viewing the livestream of the Solemn Vespers service, you may follow along by downloading the worship aid here.
Read MoreNovena for our Bishop-elect Robert Marshall
Novena to the Holy Spirit, Aug. 12-20 • Let us pray together with great confidence and trust in our God who is all good and loving. This novena should be…
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