Archive for 2021
A Synodal Church SURVEY
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Read MoreFather John Brocato named Executive Director of Catholic Charities Cenla
Father John Brocato was recently appointed Executive Director of Catholic Charities Cenla. The Mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in…
Read MoreSpiritual direction: growth along the journey
There seems to always be a need for good spiritual directors: those men and women who have a special gift, and are trained to guide the People of God on…
Read MoreDiocese of Alexandria Catholic Schools choose to “opt out” of mask mandate
On October 26, 2021, Governor John Bel Edwards lifted the mask mandate for most indoor gatherings. The mandate remains in effect for some public buildings, including K-12 schools. The revised…
Read MoreBishop Marshall’s updated guidelines regarding masks
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, For the past eighteen months, we have been living with various restrictions on our personal interactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the danger…
Read MorePastoral Letter on Lifting the Dispensation
Bishop Robert Marshall has written a letter to the people of the diocese explaining the reasons for lifting the dispensation but also noting that there are major exceptions for those…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight
The Church Today newspaper would like to recognize young men and women across our diocese for their achievements in school and community life, may it be fine arts, hobbies, athletics,…
Read MoreCooking for A Cause Benefits Local Organizations
What do you get when you combine a group of determined students with an inspiring leader, chocolate chip cookies and plenty of enthusiasm to raise money for good causes? A…
Read MoreTraveling St. Joseph finds a home in Avoyelles Deanery
by Donna Culotta In the Year of St. Joseph, a special devotion to Jesus’ earthly father has taken root in Avoyelles Parish. Called the “Traveling St. Joseph, Our Guardian,” it…
Read MoreBishops vote to draft teaching document on the Eucharist
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service The U.S. bishops approved by a wide margin a plan to draft a document to examine the “meaning of the Eucharist in the life…
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