St. Anthony of Padua School in Bunkie will be presenting their Christmas Play entitled "The Mystery of Simon Shepherd" on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. and again at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony School gymnasium. Tickets are available at the school office before the event. For more information contact the St. Anthony School…

St. Anthony of Padua School in Bunkie will be presenting their Christmas Play entitled "The Mystery of Simon Shepherd" on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. and again at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony School gymnasium. Tickets are available at the school office before the event. For more information contact the St. Anthony School…

Join Sacred Heart School (Moreauville) at The Earl Barbry Convention Center in Marksville on Dec. 20 at 6:00 p.m. for this year's production of "Angels Sing". The entire school will present angelic, inspirational music set to a beautiful background of angels and the blessed manger. The 8th grade students will depict the various characters in…

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY: December 31 St. Joseph Church, Marksville is holding their 2nd annual “Da Parish Crawfish Festival,” and is seeking artists of all ages!  The t-shirt/poster design must include the text “2nd Annual Da Parish Crawfish Boiling Championship,” and “April 27, 2019.” The winner of the contest will receive a $100 cash…

Join us at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Alexandria on Sunday Jan. 6 following the 6:15 p.m. Mass for the Burning of the Greens to mark the end of the Christmas season. we will bless the King Cakes and serve the Queen's Soup to kick off the Mardi Gras season.  Royalty from the local Mardi Gras…

You’re invited to join thousands of Catholics nationwide in praying for the respect of all human life during a special novena called 9 Days for Life. Visit 9daysforlife.com to sign up to receive daily intentions from Jan. 14-22.

CANCELLED--WILL BE RESCHEDULED • 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 the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.

Please join us and bring a friend, on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 2:00-3:15 p.m. in the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Madonna Room. Fr. Derek Ducote will join us as we watch the second video on the Eucharist from the Formed Series by the Augustine Institute, followed by a time of sharing, and then…

The theme of this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue."(Deuteronomy 16:18-20). The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity.  By annually observing the…

The Cathedral Concert Series will present Pianist Joseph Kingma on Friday, Jan. 18 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.  Mr. Kingma will perform music of Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Chopin on the Cathedral's beautiful Bechstein grand piano.  The concert is free and open to all.

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER Bring the whole family for a day of fun and fellowship Saturday, Jan. 19 for a Tailgate with Jesus Gumbo Cookoff at Maryhill Renewal Center. Gates open 7:00 a.m. for non-cook team members. Mass with Bishop David Talley begins at 10:00 a.m. Gumbo served at 12:00 p.m. Vote for best gumbo…

• 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 registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.

• 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 more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.

St. Joseph Church in Colfax will have its annual Winter Festival on Sunday, Jan. 27.  It starts after 11:00 a.m. Mass and lasts until evening.  This is a Church fundraiser sponsored by the Altar Society members.  Food will be served, Silent Auction and Bingo games feature among the activities.  Come and join us on this…

Life March Cenla will be held Saturday, Feb. 2.  Join the inspiring pro-life march from Pineville over the Red River to downtown Alexandria.  Meet at Louisiana College (1140 College Drive, Pineville, LA 71360) before 10:00 a.m.  The event will end at 12:00 p.m.  Life March Central is sponsored by Louisiana Right to Life, Louisiana College,…

Registration for Beyond the Limits Jr. High Conference, Feb. 16-17, 2019 is now OPEN. This conference is for Junior High students only! Go here to register: https://www.diocesealex.org/beyond-the-limits/

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 registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. • 10:00 a.m. -- St. Michael the Archangel Church (church hall), Leesville To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.

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 the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.

6:00 p.m., St. Joseph Church (church hall), Marksville To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.

Pre-Cana Marriage Prep from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the St. Frances Cabrini School library at 2015 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria $50 per couple includes breakfast and lunch. To register: call Emily Ann McCullough at  (319) 448-3333.

The Saint Meinrad Alumni Association is hosting its sixth annual Saint Meinrad Day of Service on Saturday, March 9, in the Diocese of Alexandria at Maryhill Renewal Center. This Day of Service is an opportunity for Saint Meinrad alumni, oblates, friends and others to serve their communities – a chance to pray together, socialize together,…

Lenten Missions presented by Deacon Paul Murphy   Deacon Paul Murphy from the Diocese of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada will be in our diocese presenting: “Forgiveness Through Reconciliation and Mercy.” For more information contact Deacon Ted Moulard, (318) 447-2746 or tedmoulard@att.net. Check with the church office for specific times: March 10-12, Our Lady of Lourdes,…

Adult Education Series: Bishop Robert Barron's "The Mass"   Please join us every Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Mary, Mother of Jesus Church in Woodworth beginning March 12 for a 6-part Adult Education series "Bishop Robert Barron's - The Mass." Deacon Paul Sunderhaus will be the presenter. For more information, contact the church office…

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria will host a Lenten Mission on Tuesday, Mar. 12, and Wednesday, Mar. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fr. Tom Voorhies, will present “Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit.” No registration is required. Childcare is available; please email olpschildcare@gmail.com with event name and ages of children. Contact Jessica…

Lenten Missions presented by Deacon Paul Murphy   Deacon Paul Murphy from the Diocese of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada will be in our diocese presenting: “Forgiveness Through Reconciliation and Mercy.” For more information contact Deacon Ted Moulard, (318) 447-2746 or tedmoulard@att.net. Check with the church office for specific times: March 13-15, St. Martin of Tours,…