Last day of classes for St. Mary's Natchitoches
2025-05-30 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | LA

VIRTUS Awareness Training
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
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
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Michael the Archangel Church, 604 South Fifth St., Leesville, LA, 71446, United States
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.

OLPS Men's ACTS Retreat
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-15 | Maryhill Renewal Center, 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, 71360, United States

Teen ACTS Retreat hosted by St. Mary's Assumption
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-13 | Maryhill Renewal Center, 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, 71360, United States

Lector Formation Workshop
2025-07-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 119 Tally Street, Campti, LA, 71411, United States
The Diocese of Alexandria is offering Lector Formation workshops for those individuals who are interested in serving or who currently may serve as a Lector in their parish. To serve in this role, one must be of good standing with their Catholic faith and need the approval of their pastor. All training workshops will present the same material and will last no longer than two and a half hours. If you would like to sign up for the next workshop, please complete and submit the form below or contact Dcn Jason Lavergne at (318) 445-6424 ext 207 or by email at dcnjlavergne@diocesealex.org.
Saturday, July 19, 9:00-11:30 a.m. — Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Campti
Saturday, July 26, 12:30-3:00 p.m. — St. Paul the Apostle Church, Mansura (following the EMHC workshop)
Saturday, Aug. 23, 12:30-3:00 p.m. — St. Edward the Confessor Mission Church, Fishville (following the EMHC workshop)
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!

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Workshop
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Paul the Apostle Church, 1879 Leglise St., Mansura, LA, 71350, United States
Dates for upcoming workshops for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. The average time for the workshop is about three hours so please plan accordingly. For more information, contact Dcn Jason Lavergne at (318) 445-6424 ext 207 or by email at dcnjlavergne@diocesealex.org.
Saturday, July 26, 9:00 a.m.- 12 noon — St. Paul the Apostle Church, Mansura
Saturday, Aug. 23, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon — St. Edward the Confessor Mission Church, Fishville (Pollock)
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!

Lector Formation Workshop
2025-07-26 12:30 - 15:00 | St. Edward the Confessor Mission Church, 2711 Hwy 8, Fishville, Louisiana, 71467
The Diocese of Alexandria is offering Lector Formation workshops for those individuals who are interested in serving or who currently may serve as a Lector in their parish. To serve in this role, one must be of good standing with their Catholic faith and need the approval of their pastor. All training workshops will present the same material and will last no longer than two and a half hours. If you would like to sign up for the next workshop, please complete and submit the form below or contact Dcn Jason Lavergne at (318) 445-6424 ext 207 or by email at dcnjlavergne@diocesealex.org.
Saturday, July 26, 12:30-3:00 p.m. — St. Paul the Apostle Church, Mansura (following the EMHC workshop)
Saturday, Aug. 23, 12:30-3:00 p.m. — St. Edward the Confessor Mission Church, Fishville (following the EMHC workshop)
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!

Lector Formation Workshop
2025-07-26 12:30 - 15:00 | St. Paul the Apostle Church, 1879 Leglise St., Mansura, LA, 71350, United States

Teen ACTS Retreat hosted by CENLA ACTS
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-03 | Maryhill Renewal Center, 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, 71360, United States

1st Day of School, Cottonport
2025-08-01 | LA
Today is the 1st day of classes for students at St. Mary’s Assumption School, Cottonport.

Pre-Cana Marriage Prep Workshop
2025-08-02 08:00 - 15:00 | 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.
Registration for the August workshop is now open.
There is a fee of $60 per couple.
You may pay online after submitting the registration form here.
Future dates:
October 11, 2025
February 7, 2026 (rescheduled from Jan. 24, 2026)
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

1st Day of School, Natchitoches
2025-08-06 | LA
Today is the first day of classes for students at St. Mary’s Catholic School, Natchitoches.

An Evening with the Seminarians
2025-08-06 17:30 - 20:00 | St. Rita Church, 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
Please join us for An Evening with the Seminarians
An open house to meet the seminarians of the Diocese of Alexandria on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church Hall, 4401 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria 71303. Please take this opportunity to meet and get to know the men who are discerning priesthood for the Diocese of Alexandria while enjoying food, drink and entertainment! Free of charge; donations for seminarian education gratefully accepted!
RSVP by Thursday, July 31 starver@diocesealex.org or (318)556-6424 ext. 209

VIRTUS Awareness Training
2025-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 600 Lakeview St., Pineville, LA, LA, 71360, United States
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, PINEVILLE
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.

1st Day of School
2025-08-07 | LA
Today is the first day of classes for students at:
Holy Savior Menard Central High School, Alexandria
St. Frances Cabrini School, Alexandria
Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, Alexandria
Sacred Heart School, Moreauville
St. Joseph Elementary and High School, Plaucheville
St. Anthony School, Bunkie

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Holy Day of Obligation
2025-08-15 | LA

VIRTUS Awareness Training
2025-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Anthony of Padua School, 116 S. Knoll Ave., Bunkie, LA, 71322, United States
St. Anthony School, BUNKIE
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
2025-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 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.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Workshop
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Edward the Confessor Mission Church, 2711 Hwy 8, Fishville, Louisiana, 71467
Dates for upcoming workshops for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. The average time for the workshop is about three hours so please plan accordingly. For more information, contact Dcn Jason Lavergne at (318) 445-6424 ext 207 or by email at dcnjlavergne@diocesealex.org.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon — St. Edward the Confessor Mission Church, Fishville (Pollock)
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!

Lector Formation Workshop
2025-08-23 12:30 - 15:00 | St. Edward the Confessor Mission Church, 2711 Hwy 8, Fishville, Louisiana, 71467
The Diocese of Alexandria is offering Lector Formation workshops for those individuals who are interested in serving or who currently may serve as a Lector in their parish. To serve in this role, one must be of good standing with their Catholic faith and need the approval of their pastor. All training workshops will present the same material and will last no longer than two and a half hours. If you would like to sign up for the next workshop, please complete and submit the form below or contact Dcn Jason Lavergne at (318) 445-6424 ext 207 or by email at dcnjlavergne@diocesealex.org.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 12:30-3:00 p.m. — St. Edward the Confessor Mission Church, Fishville (following the EMHC workshop)
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!

Men's ACTS Retreat hosted by St. Joseph Church
2025-08-28 - 2025-08-31 | Maryhill Renewal Center, 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, 71360, United States

Labor Day
2025-09-01 | LA
No classes.

Labor Day
2025-09-01 | LA

Breakfast
2025-09-02 07:00 - 07:30 | LA
Today’s choices for breakfast include: Biscuit and applesauce, choice of milk, choice of juice.

Lunch
2025-09-02 11:00 - 13:00 | LA
Today’s choices for lunch include: Beef & cheese nachos, Mexican corn, garden salad/dressing, peaches, sugar cookie, choice of milk.

Breakfast
2025-09-03 07:00 - 07:30 | LA
Today’s choices for breakfast include: Whole grain waffles, syrup, diced pears, choice of milk, choice of juice.

Lunch
2025-09-03 11:00 - 13:00 | LA
Today’s choices for lunch include: Pork roast, rice, seasoned green peas, baked beans, mixed fruit, choice of milk.
