“Da Parish Crawfish Boiling Championship” at St. Joseph Church Hall in Marksville from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM!   We will have 30 teams competing and cooking 15,000 pounds of all-you-can crawfish.  Three local bands will be playing for your entertainment.  There will be vendor booths selling locally produced items, foods, and drinks along with lots…

You are invited to join St. Mary’s Residential Training School at the annual Chords of Blue Benefit Concert in honor of Autism Awareness.  Scheduled for April 26 at the Randolph Riverfront Center, guests will enjoy a night of great music and entertainment provided by the United by Music All-Star Showcase Featuring Curley Taylor and the Zydeco Trouble. …

St. Joseph Church in Cheneyville will hold their annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser on April 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes 4lbs of crawfish with potato, corn, dessert and one drink. Dine in or take out but you must bring your own containers for take out. Tickets must be purchased…

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. NOTE: Minors are not allowed to attend because of the adult content of the videos and…

The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops is having its Catholic Faithful Citizenship Day at the Capitol on May 3.  Our goal is to continue educating and engaging Catholics on Catholic Social Teaching and legislation, LCCB positions, and to develop relationships with each other and legislators.  We invite you to attend.   It is going to be a…

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. NOTE: Minors are not allowed to attend because of the adult content of the videos…

6:00 p.m. – St. Paul the Apostle Church (Church Hall), MANSURA 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. NOTE: Minors are not allowed to attend because of the adult content of the videos and…

The "Hole Lotta Fun" Golf Tournament benefiting Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana will be held Friday, May 19 at Tamahka Trails Golf Course at Paragon Casino in Marksville. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the shotgun start begins at 1:00 p.m. For more information visit www.ccenla.org or contact Heidi Wampler at (318) 445-2401,…

Seminarian Donnie Kuzma (St. Anthony of Padua Church, Natchitoches) will be ordained a Transitional Deacon for the Diocese of Alexandria on Saturday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. All are welcome to attend.

6:00 p.m. – St. Joseph Catholic Center, 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. NOTE: Minors are not allowed to attend because of the adult content of the videos and discussions.

Deacon Josh Burch (Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches) will be ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Alexandria on Saturday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. All are welcome to attend.

CANCELLED due to not enough registered to attend.

6:00 p.m. – Holy Ghost Church, 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. NOTE: Minors are not allowed to attend because of the adult content of the videos and discussions.

6:00 p.m. – St. Joseph Catholic Center, 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. NOTE: Minors are not allowed to attend because of the adult content of the videos and discussions.

Retreat Director, Claire Gallagher, will lead a weekend silent retreat where she will invite women to sit at the feet of Christ.  The retreat will explore the spirituality of the feminine genius. Claire will draw on scripture, the wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux and her own life experiences to help women grow in their…

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Campti To reserve your seat contact Sandi Tarver at (318) 445-6424, ext. 209 or email starver@diocesealex.org

St. Rita Church, Holy Family Center, Alexandria. To reserve your seat contact Sandi Tarver at (318) 445-6424, ext. 209 or email starver@diocesealex.org

1:00 p.m. – St. Joseph Catholic Center, 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. NOTE: Minors are not allowed to attend because of the adult content of the videos and discussions.

6:00 p.m. – 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. NOTE: Minors are not allowed to attend because of the adult content of the videos and discussions.

6:00 p.m. – St. Anthony of Padua School (Library), 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. NOTE: Minors are not allowed to attend because of the adult content of the videos and discussions.