Bankruptcy Proceedings Update The Diocese of Alexandria continues to move forward through the Chapter 11 reorganization process. We remain committed to addressing this matter with transparency, fairness, and compassion for all those affected. The deadline (commonly referred to as the "Bar Date") for filing claims in the bankruptcy proceedings has now passed. With this milestone …
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To volunteer: Visit the Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana Facebook page for information about donating and volunteering. They will be constantly updating. Moreauville Fire Department is signing up volunteers to help through the week. Complete the form here. To donate supplies: Where: Plaucheville and Dupont flood relief locations All donations for the Plaucheville and Dupont …
https://youtu.be/laZQy8D37W0?si=rbxKAIFK6_qeNXII As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the U.S. bishops have consecrated the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. All Catholics are encouraged to join the bishops in praying for the unity and healing of our country.In conjunction with the USCCB …
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
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 April 14. 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, August 11, 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic …
Goal $850,000 $739,662 Make A Donation Your gift will be used to fund:Seminarian Education and Vocations Support Our future as a Church depends upon our support for religious vocations in and from each of our parishes. Our diocese presently has 9 seminarians with hope for more. Each parish should assist in this effort by forming …
The Most Reverend Robert W. Marshall, Jr., Bishop of Alexandria, has made the following clergy appointments, to be effective on July 1, 2026: Father Joshua Burch, presently Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Sorrows Churches, Moreauville, is appointed Pastoral Administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Vidalia. Father Wade DeCoste, presently Pastor …
by Steve Gauthier with contributions from Deacon Jason Lavergne Have you seen the headlines? A record number of people are entering the Catholic Church! In France, over ten thousand people were baptized in 2025, the highest in twenty years. In London, a record number of adults are due to be received into the Catholic Church …
Msgr. Earl V. Provenza V.F. was born November 29, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana and peacefully passed into eternal splendor on May 7th, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, May 9 at The Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, Shreveport. Bishop Francis Malone presided at all services. Monsignor was the 10th of 11 children; …
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