by Bishop Robert Marshall Throughout the year 2025, Catholics and others of good will were summoned to become “Pilgrims of Hope,” witnesses to the saving power of Jesus Christ. Many traveled to Rome, to the four major basilicas, to pray at the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and to grow in their appreciation …
On Friday, October 31, 2025, the Diocese of Alexandria filed a petition to reorganize its financial affairs under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Please click here to read Bishop Marshall's letter, frequently asked questions, and more.
Today on the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, we celebrated a Jubilee Mass for our priests. We also set into motion the pastoral plan that has been in the works since late 2024. To view more information please visit Diocese of Alexandria's Pastoral Plan "Together as One Church: Embracing a Future of Hope" In December …
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 …
The next workshop for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will be held on January 20. The average time for the workshop is about three hours so please plan accordingly. For more information, contact Dcn Jason Lavergne at (318) 445-6424 ext 207 or by email at dcnjlavergne@diocesealex.org.Tuesday, January 20, 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 …
Register for the next Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Workshop here.The workshop will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. please be there on time. We'll have coffee and donuts and we will be serving lunch.If you have any questions prior to the workshop, please contact Deacon Jason Lavergne at (318) 445-6424, ext. 207 or dcnjlavergne@diocesealex.org
One of Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana’s three initiatives, indeed the most fundamental service of all Catholic Charities organizations, is the corporal works of mercy in action: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, visiting the imprisoned, and burying the dead. We cannot offer help …
by Sister Daira Figueroa, STJ After making my perpetual vows in the Company of St. Teresa of Jesus, what comes next for me is to persevere, to keep listening each day to the voice of the Holy Spirit, and to bear fruit wherever He sends me. I am not the protagonist of this story, but …
Evangelization and Catechesis go hand in hand in fulfilling the mission of the Church and that is to lead people to a deeper encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. Presenters will share teaching techniques, insights into the Sacraments, OCIA/Tribunal process, how to make scripture come alive, and more. If your role involves sharing the faith …
Join us for a weekend of spiritual renewal, personal growth, and community, centered on becoming the women God calls us to be. Throughout the weekend, you’ll hear from nationally recognized speakers who offer inspiring and practical insights for deepening your faith journey. There will be opportunities to participate in Mass, Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration. At …
