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JOY Ministry (Just Older Youth)
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesPlease 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…
International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
LA, United StatesThe 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…
Cathedral Concert Series
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe 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.
Tailgate with Jesus
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesPOSTPONED 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…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
LA, United StatesThe Office of Life and Justice is coordinating the Diocese of Alexandria’s participation in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in Alexandria on Jan. 21. Any donations of beads or bags of candy are greatly appreciated. Please drop items off at the Office of Life and Justice located in the St. Joseph Catholic Center…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us for "Kingdom of Happiness," an 8-part parish program that unveils Jesus' plan for happiness in the Beatitudes. Sessions are open to men and women and will begin Jan. 7 and held every Monday evening from 6:00-7:45 p.m. in the St. Rita Holy Family Center, 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria. Cost is $25 per…
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
LA, United StatesJanuary 22 has been designated the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” In all the dioceses of the United States, January 22 is observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity…
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
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 registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
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 more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
Catholic Schools Week
LA, United StatesSponsored by NCEA, CSW is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Schools typically observe the week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to Church, local communities…
Winter Festival, St. Joseph, Colfax
St. Joseph Church, Colfax 801 Third St., Colfax, LA, United StatesSt. 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…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us for "Kingdom of Happiness," an 8-part parish program that unveils Jesus' plan for happiness in the Beatitudes. Sessions are open to men and women and will begin Jan. 7 and held every Monday evening from 6:00-7:45 p.m. in the St. Rita Holy Family Center, 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria. Cost is $25 per…
OPEN HOUSE: Holy Savior Menard
Holy Savior Menard Central High School 4603 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesHSM Gymnasium.
Central Louisiana March for Life
LA, United StatesLife 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,…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us for "Kingdom of Happiness," an 8-part parish program that unveils Jesus' plan for happiness in the Beatitudes. Sessions are open to men and women and will begin Jan. 7 and held every Monday evening from 6:00-7:45 p.m. in the St. Rita Holy Family Center, 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria. Cost is $25 per…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us for "Kingdom of Happiness," an 8-part parish program that unveils Jesus' plan for happiness in the Beatitudes. Sessions are open to men and women and will begin Jan. 7 and held every Monday evening from 6:00-7:45 p.m. in the St. Rita Holy Family Center, 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria. Cost is $25 per…
Beyond the Limits: Jr. High Conference
LA, United StatesRegistration 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/
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us for "Kingdom of Happiness," an 8-part parish program that unveils Jesus' plan for happiness in the Beatitudes. Sessions are open to men and women and will begin Jan. 7 and held every Monday evening from 6:00-7:45 p.m. in the St. Rita Holy Family Center, 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria. Cost is $25 per…
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States6:00 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.
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us for "Kingdom of Happiness," an 8-part parish program that unveils Jesus' plan for happiness in the Beatitudes. Sessions are open to men and women and will begin Jan. 7 and held every Monday evening from 6:00-7:45 p.m. in the St. Rita Holy Family Center, 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria. Cost is $25 per…
CANCELLED: VIRTUS Awareness Training, Leesville
St. Michael the Archangel Church 604 South Fifth St., Leesville, LA, United StatesTHIS 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.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States6:00 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.
Theology on Tap for Young Adults
LA, United StatesThere will be a Theology on Tap for young adults at Finnegans' Wake in downtown Alexandria on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the lively discussion and company! For more information contact Ashley at Cabrini at (318) 445-4588.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., Marksville6:00 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.
Young Adult meeting
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesEvery 3rd Thursday, a young adult group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria.
Scout Sunday
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe annual Scout Sunday Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Sunday, Mar. 3 at 11:00 a.m. Please join us as we recognize the achievements of our young people participating in Scouting activities in our diocese. For more information, contact Fr. Steve Brandow at sbran62261@aol.com.
Bible Study, Ferriday
St. Patrick Church, Ferriday 601 Florida Ave., Ferriday, LA, United StatesJoin us for a Bible Study series at St. Patrick Church, Ferriday, on these Thursdays: Mar. 7, 14, 28, April, 4 at 6:30 p.m. Title of the series is “The Passion According to John.” For more information, contact the church office at 318-757-3834.
Pre-Cana Marriage Prep
St. Frances Cabrini School 2215 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesPre-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.
St. Meinrad Alumni Assoc. Day of Service
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesThe 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 Mission, Fifth Ward
Our Lady of Lourdes, Fifth Ward 1315 Eggbend Rd., Fifth Ward, LA, United StatesLenten 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,…
Recognizing Addiction Workshop
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesParents, teachers, youth ministers, administrators, please join us for a presentation on Recognizing Addiction, Mar. 11 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Rita Holy Family Center, Alexandria. Professionals from the Shalom Center (Splendora, TX) will make the presentation. Open to the public and free of charge. Please attend this important presentation.
Adult Education Series, Woodworth
Mary, Mother of Jesus Church 9323 Hwy 165 South, Woodworth, LA, United StatesAdult 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…
Lenten Mission, Alexandria
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesOur 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 Mission, Belledeau
St. Martin of Tours Church 1981 Hwy. 114, Belledeau, LA, United StatesLenten 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,…
Bible Study, Ferriday
St. Patrick Church, Ferriday 601 Florida Ave., Ferriday, LA, United StatesJoin us for a Bible Study series at St. Patrick Church, Ferriday, on these Thursdays: Mar. 7, 14, 28, April, 4 at 6:30 p.m. Title of the series is “The Passion According to John.” For more information, contact the church office at 318-757-3834.
Women’s Day of Reflection
St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Mar. 16 for a Women’s Day of Reflection with Sister Fatima at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Ducote Hall. There will be talks, reflection, discussion, music and prayer followed by confession, Divine Mercy chaplet, and 4:30 p.m. Mass. Coffee, light snacks, and lunch will be provided.…
Lenten Mission, Kolin
Sts. Francis and Anne Church 143 Booner Miller Rd., Kolin, LA, United StatesLenten 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 17-19, Sts. Frances and Anne…
Solemnity of St. Joseph
Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Lenten Mission, Marksville
Holy Ghost Church 121 S. Preston St., Marksville, LA, United StatesLenten 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 20-22, Holy Ghost Church March…
Bible Study, Ferriday
St. Patrick Church, Ferriday 601 Florida Ave., Ferriday, LA, United StatesJoin us for a Bible Study series at St. Patrick Church, Ferriday, on these Thursdays: Mar. 7, 14, 28, April, 4 at 6:30 p.m. Title of the series is “The Passion According to John.” For more information, contact the church office at 318-757-3834.
Young Adult meeting
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesEvery 3rd Thursday, a young adult group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria.
Fish Frys during Lent
LA, United StatesFish Frys • during Lent Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pineville: Knights of Columbus Council 14657 will serve a Lenten Fish Plate: fish, fries, hush puppies and corn on the cob. Dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mac’s Fresh Market, 3005 Hwy 28E, Pineville. Delivery for…
Bishop David Talley’s Last Public Mass
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesBishop David Talley will offer the Vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral this Saturday, March 23 at 4:00 p.m. This will be his last public Mass as our diocesan administrator as he will be installed as Bishop of Memphis on April 2.
Bible Study, OLPS Alexandria
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 2120 Elliott Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesBible Study, OLPS, Alexandria • March 24-April 7 Fr. Dan O’Connor and Fr. Derek Ducote will host a 5-week bible study for Lent, using the video series from Ascension Press, “No Greater Love.” It will take place in the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Madonna Room from 8:00-8:45 a.m. Sunday mornings during Lent. The remaining lessons…
Lenten Mission, Simmesport
Christ the King Church 705 Main St., Simmesport, LA, United StatesLenten 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 24-26, Christ the King Church,…