What we know, what we are doing
Updated information, news articles and documents regarding
ongoing activity and planning for the COVID-19 situation.
Diocese of Alexandria Catholic Schools choose to “opt out” of mask mandate
On October 26, 2021, Governor John Bel Edwards lifted the mask mandate for most indoor gatherings. The mandate remains in effect for some public buildings, including K-12 schools. The revised…
Bishop Marshall’s updated guidelines regarding masks
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, For the past eighteen months, we have been living with various restrictions on our personal interactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the danger…
STATEMENT FROM BISHOP MARSHALL ON REVISED COVID REGULATIONS
Since the very beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, we have found ourselves in a most confusing and, at times, frightening state. As vaccines appear to be making a difference and…
Church capacity increase
Governor John Bel Edwards recently announced that Louisiana would be allowed to move to Phase 3 of COVID-19 precautions. The Governor indicated that, in Phase 3, reduced capacity limits for…
Statement on COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines
Our national and international news continues to be filled with reports surrounding the approval, availability, and arrival of COVID-19 vaccines. In many respects, this is indeed good news which brings…
COVID-19 Response Team Report #1
The first meeting of the Covid-19 Response Team was held on Wednesday, April 22; in attendance were Fr. Scott Chemino, JD, JCL, Fr. Peter Faulk, JCL, JV, Mr. David Brook,…
Latest updates
PHASE TWO Our COVID-19 Response Team, with the guidance of Archbishop Gregory Aymond and Bishop-Elect Robert Marshall are working with all of our pastors regarding beginning to celebrate Mass publicly.…
COVID TESTING AT FOREST HILL/Pruebas de COVID a Forest Hill
WHAT: Community COVID Testing WHERE: Forest Hill Elementary School, 2032 10th Street, Forest Hill, Louisiana WHEN: June 22, 2020 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. WHO: Anyone interested in testing, symptoms or not…
Diocese compliance with mandated closures
As a result of the Coronavirus health issue, the seven Roman Catholic dioceses of Louisiana are all in compliance with the statewide mandated closure of non-essential businesses. The Diocese of…
Mass will be streamed online and on radio
Mass will be offered online on Facebook, YouTube or on the radio at these churches. Please click the links to view. Sunday 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – (time varies) Radio…