VIRTUS is a program created by the National Catholic Risk Retention Group in the United States with a “Protecting God’s Children” component that combats sexual abuse of children in the Church. It is currently used in over 80 dioceses in the U.S. and is mandatory for anyone working or volunteering with children. Think about this… …
Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Bunkie for Epiphany Sunday, Jan. 5. In solemn ceremonies, the bishop consecrated the church’s Carrara marble altar and new tabernacle, and rededicated the structure following an extensive seven-month renovation. The improvements were completed in anticipation of an upcoming centennial celebration of the church. …
St. Mary’s School elementary reading program a great success with grant from Hope Farrar Kramer Education Foundation through The Catholic Foundation The Catholic Foundation of North Central Louisiana is a tax-exempt organization whose primary purpose is to accept charitable donations with specific, dedicated charitable objectives. The Foundation accepts donations and creates a contract with the …
Fr. Joseph Stephen Hasieber, a priest of the Diocese of Alexandria, passed from this life on October 26th, 2024 at his home in Alexandria. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hasieber in Washington, D.C. on August 31, 1941, Fr. Hasieber was always proud of his Polish-Czech roots. He was accepted as a seminarian for the …
The Diocese of Alexandria invites you to the 2024 White Coat Mass in honor of all medical professionals, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria, Friday, Oct. 18 at 12:05 p.m. with Bishop Robert Marshall presiding. To RSVP, please contact Dr. Joseph Landreneau at josephlandreneau@gmail.com or Cathy Norris at 318-448-6797.
Bishop's Annual Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Oct. 14. This year we've moved to Links on the Bayou in Alexandria. All proceeds benefit Seminarian Education.
Catholic Extension has entered their second year in offering grants to parishes to enrich the education of youth and families. The three-year program puts into motion ideas generated from the input of parents and parish leaders. In the first year of the program, three parishes from the Diocese were awarded $15,000.00 each to implement their …
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Fall Fest - Oct. 5 Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, Alexandria, for our annual Fall Fest! Talent show, Spirit Shop, Cheer team and dance line performances, Silent Auction, Art Sale, Sweet Shop, food, fun games and more! St. Joseph, Plaucheville, …
Three years ago, Fr. Marc A. Noël was assigned to serve the mission church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Forest Hill. Shortly after arriving, the challenge of serving such a large Hispanic Catholic community living in the area was very evident. There wasn’t enough room in the church for all those wanting to attend …
From July 17-21, over 50,000 Catholics gathered in Indianapolis from all parts of the United States (as well as from other parts of the world) to participate in the Tenth National Eucharistic Congress. The United States hosted an International Eucharistic Congress in 1976 (the nation’s bicentennial year), but it had been 83 years since the …
