National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, June 7-8
You are invited to join us on an all-inclusive trip to New Orleans June 7-8th to participate in the Eucharistic Procession beginning on the steps of Notre Dame Seminary and…
Read MoreCatholics observe legislative session through lens of social justice at Faithful Citizenship Day
Catholics were powerfully present at the Louisiana State Capitol in terms of numbers of attendees and their commitment in standing up for social justice issues during this year’s Faithful Citizenship…
Read MoreFr. Daniel Corkery – 1930 -2024
Fr. Daniel Corkery, a priest of the Diocese of Alexandria, passed from this life on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Hessmer, Louisiana at the age of 94. Fr. Corkery,…
Read MoreBishop Marshall’s Chrism Mass Homily
Chrism Mass 2024 St. Francis Xavier Cathedral – March 26, 2024 Most Reverend Robert W. Marshall, Jr., Bishop of Alexandria It is good to see so many of the…
Read MoreNew Catholic Schools Superintendent appointed
Bishop Robert Marshall, Jr. has announced the appointment of Sylvia Yancy Davis as Catholic Schools Superintendent, effective April 1, 2024. Mrs. Davis has served the diocese as Coordinator of Catholic…
Read MoreHoly Week and Easter Schedules
The following is a list of Mass times and services for Holy Week and Easter. Some churches have several different times listed for each day. This list will be updated…
Read MoreLector Formation Workshops
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…
Read MoreWomen’s Silent Spiritual Retreat
Register online to attend Download/print registration form A Women’s Silent Spiritual Retreat will be held April 26-28, 2024 at Maryhill Renewal Center. This will be a “preached” retreat. Seeking Grace……
Read MoreStatement of the Diocese of Alexandria regarding Brother Ambrose Fryer, O.S.B. (John Thomas Fryer)
On February 23, 2024, Abbot Elijah Owens, O.S.B. of Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas issued a statement which is posted on the Abbey’s website at the following link: https://www.countrymonks.org/ambrose-fryer This statement…
Read MoreSeason of Service set to kick off Feb. 14
by Deacon Richard Mitchell, Director of Stewardship and Development Being a native Louisianian, I experienced the generosity and caring spirit of people in our area from a very young age.…
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