The Diocese of Alexandria will have a few Permanent Deacons retiring after years of dedicated service for the Diocese of Alexandria. We give thanks for them and the work they accomplished in their parish assignments. Thankfully, we have ten men in formation to become Permanent Deacons in a couple of years. Please pray for the …
The Diocese of Alexandria is currently engaged in a pastoral planning project entitled, “Together as One Church: Embracing a Future of Hope.” We are evaluating the current and future needs of our diocese. Because it is anticipated that some realignment will result from this project in 2026, all of our priests were asked to remain …
The next workshop(s) for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will be held on the dates, times and locations below. The average time for the workshop is about three hours so please plan accordingly. The same information will be presented at each session. There is no need to register and no charge to attend. When the …
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 …
by Maria Wiering, OSV News (OSV News) — As the Catholic Church welcomes its first American pope, here are 10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost. Chicagoan. Pope Leo was born Sept. 14, 1955, and grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago. His father, Louis Marius Prevost, was an educator, and …
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, “Peace be with all of you!” With these first words of the Risen Christ, Pope Leo XIV began his service at the 266th successor to the Apostle Peter. Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, Illinois, our new Holy Father has become the first American citizen to serve as the …
What's next? Conclave to begin May 7, 2025A papal conclave is the process by which the College of Cardinals elects a new pope. The cardinals are bishops who have been appointed by a pope to fulfill this role. They will be sequestered at the Vatican and will cast ballots several times each day vote until …
Please join us for a special Memorial Mass for Pope Francis to be held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. with Bishop Robert W. Marshall, presiding. If you would like the pray a Novena which begins Saturday, April 26 through Sunday, May 4, in Memory of Pope Francis, the …
Five years ago on April 21, 2020, Father Robert W. Marshall, Jr., a priest of the Diocese of Memphis, answered the call when the Holy Father appointed him as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria. Bishop Marshall shares his vocation journey during an interview recorded in the fall of 2024 at the annual …
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.
