Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Workshop
2026-01-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
The next workshop for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will be:
Tuesday, January 13, 6:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA
The average time for the workshop is about three hours so please plan accordingly.
There is no need to register and no charge to attend. When the session is completed you will receive a certificate. We will be happy to have you!
For more information, contact Dcn Jason Lavergne at (318) 445-6424 ext 207 or by email at dcnjlavergne@diocesealex.org.

Confirmation Retreat
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Maryhill Renewal Center, 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, 71360, United States
The annual Confirmation Retreat will have two options (the same retreat each weekend, students are only required to attend one):
• Jan 24, 2026
• Feb 28, 2026
Presenter will be John Listi, Director of Parish Renewal and Evangelization, Youth Ministry at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, LA.

Pre-Cana Marriage Workshop
2026-02-07 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
Pre-Cana Marriage Prep Workshop Are you engaged or planning for your upcoming nuptial ceremony? Or maybe you know someone in your family who is preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Pre-Cana workshops are now being hosted quarterly by the Diocese of Alexandria. These one-day workshops will be at the St. Joseph Catholic Center located at 4400 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., the day will include presentations on various topics that are vital to a couple’s lifelong marriage. The workshop will end at approximately 3:00 p.m. and lunch will be included. Space will be limited, so please register for a workshop as soon as possible.
There is a fee of $60 per couple.
Registration will open a few months prior to each date. You can also pay the day of the workshop via check, money order or cash. Or you can prepay by mailing your check or money order (payable to Diocese of Alexandria) and mail to: Office of Religious Education and Faith Formation, P.O. Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306-0417. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Jason Lavergne in the Office of Religious Education and Faith Formation at (318) 445-6424 ext. 207

Good Friday
2026-04-03

Easter
2026-04-12
