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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,…

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…

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…

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……

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.…

by Blaine Phillips, Seminarian of the Diocese of Alexandria Acompaño…what is that? This Notre Dame Seminary mission immersion experience began in 1989 with a handful of seminarians under the leadership…

St. Mary’s Catholic School, The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Women’s Resource Center will host the third annual Natchitoches March for Life on Friday, Feb. 2.…

Feb. 14, 2024 is Ash Wednesday. It also just so happens to be Valentine’s Day.There’s a unique contrast between these two holidays. Valentine’s Day relates to excess: cheesy love songs,…

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…