ACTS Retreat for Women

• Aug. 1-4, 2018 St. Mary's Assumption ACTS for Women For more information, contact Luke Welch at 318-359-3372 or www.thestmarys.com

VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria

• August 8 – Wednesday, 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of…

ACTS Retreat for Men

• Aug. 9-12, 2018 Sacred Heart ACTS for Men For more information, contact Cheryl Paul at 318-308-5026 or www.jesusinpineville.com

Celebration of the Feast of St. Philomena

St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United States

The annual celebration of the Feast of St. Philomena will be held on Saturday, August 11 at St Frances Cabrini Church. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. Veneration of…

Open House, St. Joseph School, Plaucheville

St. Joseph School 3406 Hwy 107 South, Plaucheville, LA, United States

August 12: Open House for St. Joseph School begins with Mass at 9:00 a.m. and Parent Orientation immediately following.

Open House, Sacred Heart School, Moreauville

Sacred Heart School 9968 Bayou des Glaises, Moreauville, LA, United States

Open House for Sacred Heart School will be on Sunday August 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Open House, Holy Savior Menard

Holy Savior Menard Central High School 4603 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States

Holy Savior Menard, Alexandria August 13, 8:00 a.m. New Student Orientation

Open House, Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, Alexandria

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School 420 21st Street, Alexandria, LA, United States

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, Alexandria August 13, 4:30 p.m. Back to School Open House Students may bring their supplies at this time.

First day of Classes for Students

Today is the first day of classes for ALL Diocese of Alexandria Catholic School students for the 2018-2019 school year. All Catholic schools within the diocese will begin classes today.

54 Day Novena for the Coast to Coast Rosary

All Catholics are encouraged to join together to pray the 54 day Novena for Our Nation from the August 15 Feast of the Assumption through the October 7 Feast of…

ACTS Retreat for Men

• Aug. 16-19, 2018 Cenla ACTS for Men For more information, contact Les Glankler at 318-664-5269 or www.cenlaacts.org.

VIRTUS Awareness Training

St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States

• 6:00 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the…

Hands-ON+Hearts IN Discernment for Women

“Hands-ON + Hearts-IN” Program provides a week-long discernment for women considering life as a Catholic Sister. The next experiences are scheduled for Aug. 22-25, and Sept. 10-14 in Holly Springs,…

FRESH FIRE 2018

FRESH FIRE 2018, a day-long gathering sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans (CCRNO), will take place Saturday, Aug. 25, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at St Benilde Cafeteria, 1901 Division…

VIRTUS Awareness Training, Bunkie

St. Anthony of Padua School 116 S. Knoll Ave., Bunkie, LA, United States

•  6:00 p.m. — St. Anthony of Padua School, Bunkie To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration…

SEARCH High School Retreat

Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United States

Grades 9-12 During this retreat, we will embark on the search for God together. It is easy to look to Google for answers, but only God reaches into our lives…

Birthday Brunch for the Blessed Mother

St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United States

A Birthday Brunch for the Blessed Mother will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Saturday, Sept. 8 after 9:00 a.m. Mass. All are invited to come as we honor…

Event Series Church Fair, Evergreen

Church Fair, Evergreen

Church of the Little Flower 2912 Main St., Evergreen, LA, United States

Church of the Little Flower in Evergreen will hold their annual fair on Sept. 8-9. Festivities kick off after the 4:30 p.m. Mass. Bingo, children's games, sweet shop, country store,…

Event Series Church Fair, Evergreen

Church Fair, Evergreen

Church of the Little Flower 2912 Main St., Evergreen, LA, United States

Church of the Little Flower in Evergreen will hold their annual fair on Sept. 8-9. Festivities kick off after the 4:30 p.m. Mass. Bingo, children's games, sweet shop, country store,…

Patriotic Rosary for Our Country

St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United States

We will be praying a rosary for our country with the 4th degree Knights of Columbus on Sept. 11 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Everyone is invited…

Spiritual Director Internship meeting

St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States

There will be an Informational Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria. The Diocese will partner with…

ACTS Retreat for Women

St. Joseph ACTS for Women For more information, contact John Gary Dauzat at (972) 333-3490 or jdauzat@crcins.com.

VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches

Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States

6:00 p.m. -- Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Natchitoches To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin…

St. Peter Church Fair, Bordelonville

St. Peter Church 4702 LA-451, Bordelonville, LA, United States

Please join us for our annual Fall Church Fair at the Bordelonville Volunteer Fire Department Training Facility (Old School site) in Bordelonville. On Saturday, Sept. 15, we will begin with…

Mass of Healing, St. Frances Cabrini Church

St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United States

A Mass for all victims of sexual abuse and for healing in the Church will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 15, in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows at 8:00…

Ladies Day Retreat

St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United States

    All ladies are invited to attend the “Ladies Day Retreat” sponsored by the Catholic Daughters #1459 and Women of Grace. The retreat will be held at St. Rita Holy Family…

Grillin’ and Chillin’ fundraiser

Spirits Food & Friends 1200 Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United States

September 16 The Cenla Homeless Coalition’s Virginia Soprano Resource Center is currently serving some 20 to 30 clients daily, many more than ever expected. While not a shelter, the Resource…

St. Mary’s Greco Bowl

Los Pinos Events Center 9624, 770 Fish Hatchery Rd., Forest Hill, LA, United States

The annual St. Mary’s Greco Bowl, hosted by Chef John Folse, will be Sept. 19 at Los Pinos Events Center in Forest Hill. The event will be hosted by celebrity…

Beginning Experience Weekend

Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United States

September 21-23 Widowed, separated or divorced? Don’t know where to turn? Struggling with grief or loss? Beginning Experience is registering now for a weekend away toward a lifetime of change…

Red Mass

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United States

Red Mass honoring our judicial officials, attorneys and others in the field will be held Sept. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Everyone is invited to attend.

Magnificat Breakfast, Natchitoches

Dcn. Jeff Chapman will share his testimony at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant on Church Street in Natchitoches, LA. For more information or to make reservations (must pre-register), contact CENLA Magnificat at cenlamagnificat@gmail.com or…

VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria

St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States

• 6:00 p.m. -- St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin…

VIRTUS Awareness Training, Moreauville

Sacred Heart School 9968 Bayou des Glaises, Moreauville, LA, United States

• 6:00 p.m. -- Sacred Heart School, Moreauville To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For…

Celebration of Life Fundraising Gala, Natchitoches

The Women's Resource Center/Pregnancy Help Medical Clinic will hold its annual fundraiser gala Sept. 27 at the Natchitoches Events Center. Keynote speaker will be Gordon Douglas. Tickets are $25 per…

Procession of Roses in Honor of St. Therese

St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United States

Procession of Roses in Honor of St. Therese • October 1 St. Frances Cabrini Church will host a Procession of Roses in Honor of St. Therese on Monday, Oct. 1…

St. Mary’s Assumption ACTS Retreat for Men

Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United States

St. Mary's Assumption ACTS for Men For more information, contact Luke Welch at (318) 359-3372.