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Thomas Roque, Sr. retires
The Diocese of Alexandria announced the retirement of Catholic Schools Superintendent, Mr. Thomas E. Roque, Sr. effective August 4, 2023. Mr. Roque has served the diocese as superintendent for the…
Read MoreNew Monsignori
Bishop Robert Marshall of the Diocese of Alexandria announced at Masses on Sunday, July 9, that two longtime priests of the diocese have received the honorary title of “monsignor” from…
Read MoreOngoing renovations at Maryhill Renewal Center
Thousands of people attend retreats and functions held at Maryhill throughout the year and as such, the grounds and facilities require a great amount of maintenance. The ongoing renovations at…
Read MoreState of the Permanent Diaconate in the Church
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations has released its annual survey, A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2022: A…
Read MoreMarried Couples Retreat
Register to attend A Married Couples Retreat will be held August 18-20, 2023 at Maryhill Renewal Center. With humor, story, and lecture, this retreat engages couples to see the great…
Read MoreClergy Assignments
The Most Reverend Robert W. Marshall, Jr., Bishop of Alexandria, has made the following clergy appointments, to be effective on July 1, 2023: Father Wade DeCoste, presently Pastor or Our…
Read More2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal
To make a donation to the Annual Diocesan Appeal click here. The entirety of our faith is most perfectly expressed in our celebration of the Eucharist. The God who is…
Read MoreRespect life: national days of prayer
Nationwide Prayer Vigil – January 19-20 Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, Jan. 19 – Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, to pray for…
Read MoreThinking about becoming a deacon?
Now is the time to contact diocese to learn more. Do you have a desire to serve the Church in a deeper way? Do you have the heart for serving…
Read MoreBethlehem Bash on the Cane, Natchitoches – begins December 20
The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church and St. Mary’s Catholic School are hosting a trio of fundraising events during the Christmas season to benefit the Natchitoches March for…
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