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Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to …

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 …

Pilgrims of Hope The Cross Learn more The Pilgrimage Learn more Junior Pilgrims Learn more Jubilee Events Learn more Indulgences Learn more The 2025 Jubilee will officially open on December 24, 2024, at Mass presided over by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square in Rome. The rite of the Opening of the Holy Door will …

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 …

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 …