{"id":3366,"date":"2018-07-06T10:30:23","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T15:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diocese.fingweb.com\/?page_id=3366"},"modified":"2024-07-09T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T19:00:48","slug":"general-photo-gallery-of-activities-across-the-diocese","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/our-diocese\/all-photo-galleries\/general-photo-gallery-of-activities-across-the-diocese\/","title":{"rendered":"General photo gallery of activities across the diocese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tA general photo gallery of activities around the Diocese\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PIC-St-James-groundbreaking-1-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"PIC St James groundbreaking 1 copy\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" 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\/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-St-Alphonsus-LENT-1-copy-1024x614.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Alphonsus Church, Hessmer\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"The 2023 Confirmation class of St. Alphonsus under the leadership of their catechist Mr. Brandon Roy and their DRE Mrs. Tina LaBorde performed a life-sized shadow presentation of the Stations of the Cross for our Church community and the entire CCD program. \nThis is a fourth annual event, a beautiful tradition during Lent to prepare for the resurrection of our Lord. \n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"The 2023 Confirmation class of St. Alphonsus under the leadership of their catechist Mr. Brandon Roy and their DRE Mrs. Tina LaBorde performed a life-sized shadow presentation of the Stations of the Cross for our Church community and the entire CCD program. \nThis is a fourth annual event, a beautiful tradition during Lent to prepare for the resurrection of our Lord. \n\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-St-Alphonsus-LENT-1-copy-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"180\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-OLL-Winnfield-St-Joseph-Altar-2-copy-1024x828.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"OLL Winnfield St Joseph Altar\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Winnfield  celebrated St. Joseph's Day on March 19  with a beautiful mass followed by a delicious meal. The large gathering enjoyed some fabulous Sicilian food. Spaghetti with boiled eggs was the main course. A prayer bowl was set up for everyone's prayers. St . Joseph holy cards, medals and of course fava beans were given to all who attended.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Winnfield  celebrated St. Joseph's Day on March 19  with a beautiful mass followed by a delicious meal. The large gathering enjoyed some fabulous Sicilian food. Spaghetti with boiled eggs was the main course. A prayer bowl was set up for everyone's prayers. St . Joseph holy cards, medals and of course fava beans were given to all who attended.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-OLL-Winnfield-St-Joseph-Altar-2-copy-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"243\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-OLL-Winnfield-St-Joseph-Altar-1-1.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"OLL Winnfield, St Joseph Altar\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Winnfield  celebrated St. Joseph's Day on March 19  with a beautiful mass followed by a delicious meal. The large gathering enjoyed some fabulous Sicilian food. Spaghetti with boiled eggs was the main course. A prayer bowl was set up for everyone's prayers. St . Joseph holy cards, medals and of course fava beans were given to all who attended.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Winnfield  celebrated St. Joseph's Day on March 19  with a beautiful mass followed by a delicious meal. The large gathering enjoyed some fabulous Sicilian food. Spaghetti with boiled eggs was the main course. A prayer bowl was set up for everyone's prayers. St . Joseph holy cards, medals and of course fava beans were given to all who attended.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-OLL-Winnfield-St-Joseph-Altar-1-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-St-Joseph-St-Joseph-St-Josepn-Altar.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Joseph Church, St Joseph, LA\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"St. Joseph Church in St. Joseph, LA celebrated a beautiful Mass on March 19 in honor of the Feast of St. Joseph. The large St. Joseph altar was assembled in the rectory following Mass.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"St. Joseph Church in St. Joseph, LA celebrated a beautiful Mass on March 19 in honor of the Feast of St. Joseph. The large St. Joseph altar was assembled in the rectory following Mass.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-St-Joseph-St-Joseph-St-Josepn-Altar-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-St-Rita-St-Joseph-Altar-1-copy-1024x924.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"PIC St Rita St Joseph Altar 1 copy\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Sunday March 7, at St. Rita Church, blessing of the altar with a fish and spaghetti luncheon.  Donations were collected for the Manna House.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Sunday March 7, at St. Rita Church, blessing of the altar with a fish and spaghetti luncheon.  Donations were collected for the Manna House.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-St-Rita-St-Joseph-Altar-1-copy-300x271.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"271\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"271\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-St-Rita-St-Joseph-Altar-3-copy-1024x862.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Rita St Joseph Altar\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Sunday March 7, at St. Rita Church, blessing of the altar with a fish and spaghetti luncheon.  Donations were collected for the Manna House.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Sunday March 7, at St. Rita Church, blessing of the altar with a fish and spaghetti luncheon.  Donations were collected for the Manna House.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-St-Rita-St-Joseph-Altar-3-copy-300x252.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"252\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-SHS-St-Joseph-Altar-6-copy-864x1024.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"SHS St Joseph Altar\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Sacred Heart School had a wonderful Grandparent's Day on March 15, and celebrated Mass in the SHS gymnasium. The devotional St. Joseph Altar was set for the occasion with many in attendance for the entire weekend after Masses at Sacred Heart Church in anticipation of St. Joseph Day on March 19.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Sacred Heart School had a wonderful Grandparent's Day on March 15, and celebrated Mass in the SHS gymnasium. The devotional St. Joseph Altar was set for the occasion with many in attendance for the entire weekend after Masses at Sacred Heart Church in anticipation of St. Joseph Day on March 19.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-SHS-St-Joseph-Altar-6-copy-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"253\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-SHS-St-Joseph-Altar-5-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"SHS St Joseph Altar\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Sacred Heart School had a wonderful Grandparent's Day on March 15, and celebrated Mass in the SHS gymnasium. The devotional St. Joseph Altar was set for the occasion with many in attendance for the entire weekend after Masses at Sacred Heart Church in anticipation of St. Joseph Day on March 19.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Sacred Heart School had a wonderful Grandparent's Day on March 15, and celebrated Mass in the SHS gymnasium. The devotional St. Joseph Altar was set for the occasion with many in attendance for the entire weekend after Masses at Sacred Heart Church in anticipation of St. Joseph Day on March 19.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-SHS-St-Joseph-Altar-5-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-SHS-St-Joseph-Altar-7-copy-986x1024.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"SHS St Joseph Altar\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Sacred Heart School had a wonderful Grandparent's Day on March 15, and celebrated Mass in the SHS gymnasium. The devotional St. Joseph Altar was set for the occasion with many in attendance for the entire weekend after Masses at Sacred Heart Church in anticipation of St. Joseph Day on March 19.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Sacred Heart School had a wonderful Grandparent's Day on March 15, and celebrated Mass in the SHS gymnasium. The devotional St. Joseph Altar was set for the occasion with many in attendance for the entire weekend after Masses at Sacred Heart Church in anticipation of St. Joseph Day on March 19.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-SHS-St-Joseph-Altar-7-copy-289x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"289\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"289\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-SHS-St-Joseph-Altar-3-copy-1024x778.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"SHS St Joseph Altar\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Fr. Brian Seiler celebrates Mass for Sacred Heart School's Grandparent's Day and St. Joseph altar. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Fr. Brian Seiler celebrates Mass for Sacred Heart School's Grandparent's Day and St. Joseph altar. \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-SHS-St-Joseph-Altar-3-copy-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"228\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Goudeau-St-Joseph-Altar-2024-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Joseph Altar, St Charles Chapel, Goudeau 2024\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"St. Charles Parishioners and Father Shoury celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph on Sunday, March 17, 2024, with this beautiful St. Joseph's Altar.  The Altar was blessed by Father Shoury following the 8:00 a.m. Mass.  St. Patrick was recognized as well as it was St. Patrick's Day.  Father Shoury would like to thank everyone who participated in putting the Altar together.  \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"St. Charles Parishioners and Father Shoury celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph on Sunday, March 17, 2024, with this beautiful St. Joseph's Altar.  The Altar was blessed by Father Shoury following the 8:00 a.m. Mass.  St. Patrick was recognized as well as it was St. Patrick's Day.  Father Shoury would like to thank everyone who participated in putting the Altar together.  \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Goudeau-St-Joseph-Altar-2024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-MBIC-Holy-Sep-4-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Saturday, Mar. 9, Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches with the Knights and Dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Fathers Peter Faulk and Jacob Thomas concelebrated. After Mass, we had a wonderful lunch at the home of Richard and Mary White. Thank you to all of the Knights and Dames.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Saturday, Mar. 9, Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches with the Knights and Dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Fathers Peter Faulk and Jacob Thomas concelebrated. After Mass, we had a wonderful lunch at the home of Richard and Mary White. Thank you to all of the Knights and Dames.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-MBIC-Holy-Sep-4-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-CDA-Cottonport-1024x513.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Catholic Daughters Cottonport\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"The Catholic Daughters of St. Mary's Assumption Church in Cottonport donated $300 to the Family Justice Center of Avoyelles, a branch of the organization based in Pineville. This non-profit organization provides victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault (including children, adults and the elderly) a secure place to receive services from multiple agencies all under one roof. They strive to stop family violence, make victims safe, hold batterers accountable, and provide long-term support for victims and children through collaboration and coordinated services. Court Padre Pio #2141 voted this organization as part of their Catholic Daughters 7 Pillars project. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"The Catholic Daughters of St. Mary's Assumption Church in Cottonport donated $300 to the Family Justice Center of Avoyelles, a branch of the organization based in Pineville. This non-profit organization provides victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault (including children, adults and the elderly) a secure place to receive services from multiple agencies all under one roof. They strive to stop family violence, make victims safe, hold batterers accountable, and provide long-term support for victims and children through collaboration and coordinated services. Court Padre Pio #2141 voted this organization as part of their Catholic Daughters 7 Pillars project. \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-CDA-Cottonport-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"150\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Bunkie-OLPS-NO-pilgrimage-2-copy-1024x661.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St. Anthony Bunkie pilgrimage to New Orleans\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Msgr. Scott Chemino led a Lenten pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, both in New Orleans. Following Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, located at Ursaline Academy, the group posed for a photo in front of the large gold statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor which was made in France and brought to New Orleans in 1810. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Msgr. Scott Chemino led a Lenten pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, both in New Orleans. Following Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, located at Ursaline Academy, the group posed for a photo in front of the large gold statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor which was made in France and brought to New Orleans in 1810. \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Bunkie-OLPS-NO-pilgrimage-2-copy-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"194\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Bunkie-mens-prayer-breakfast-copy-1024x600.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Bunkie mens Ecumenical prayer breakfast\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"St. Anthony of Padua Church and KC Council #2395 in Bunkie, hosted their annual Ecumenical Men's Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The event was well-attended by men and students from all over the parish as well as First Baptist Church Pastor, Phillip Boone and United Methodist Pastor, Joe Hoover, both churches in Bunkie. Msgr. Scott Chemino, pastor of St. Anthony, gave a reflection.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"St. Anthony of Padua Church and KC Council #2395 in Bunkie, hosted their annual Ecumenical Men's Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The event was well-attended by men and students from all over the parish as well as First Baptist Church Pastor, Phillip Boone and United Methodist Pastor, Joe Hoover, both churches in Bunkie. Msgr. Scott Chemino, pastor of St. Anthony, gave a reflection.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Bunkie-mens-prayer-breakfast-copy-300x176.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"176\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Fr-Taylor-blessing-field-768x1024.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fr Taylor blessing fields\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On February 26 Fr. Taylor Reynolds blessed the various farms in Tensas parish to prepare for the start of planting on March 1.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On February 26 Fr. Taylor Reynolds blessed the various farms in Tensas parish to prepare for the start of planting on March 1.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Fr-Taylor-blessing-field-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Avoyelles-priests-3-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Avoyelles priests\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Many thanks to Father Dwight de Jesus and the parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Cheneyville for welcoming the priests and deacons of the Avoyelles Deanery for a delicious meal and an evening of fellowship and fraternal support. Bishop Marshall was grateful to be included in such an uplifting gathering.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Many thanks to Father Dwight de Jesus and the parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Cheneyville for welcoming the priests and deacons of the Avoyelles Deanery for a delicious meal and an evening of fellowship and fraternal support. Bishop Marshall was grateful to be included in such an uplifting gathering.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PIC-Avoyelles-priests-3-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PIC-St-Alphonsus-5-1024x473.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Alphonsus, Hessmer\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On Saturday, February 3rd, the St Alphonsus Knights of Columbus Council #3088 held their 8th annual gumbo cookoff. \nDespite the rain throughout the day, the Lord blessed the community with a double rainbow over the Rateau center where many gathered to eat their fill of gumbo, play bingo and fellowship. \nCongratulations to the Knights on another successful family event, to all those who participated in the cookoff and those who placed. \n1st place team Beuclair (Kenneth Beiclair)\n2nd place team Roux crew (Craig Bordelon)\n3rd place team triple M farms (Laken Moreau)\nAnd People's choice was team Flawless accounting (Tyler Fogelman)\n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Saturday, February 3rd, the St Alphonsus Knights of Columbus Council #3088 held their 8th annual gumbo cookoff. \nDespite the rain throughout the day, the Lord blessed the community with a double rainbow over the Rateau center where many gathered to eat their fill of gumbo, play bingo and fellowship. \nCongratulations to the Knights on another successful family event, to all those who participated in the cookoff and those who placed. \n1st place team Beuclair (Kenneth Beiclair)\n2nd place team Roux crew (Craig Bordelon)\n3rd place team triple M farms (Laken Moreau)\nAnd People's choice was team Flawless accounting (Tyler Fogelman)\n\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PIC-St-Alphonsus-5-300x139.png\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"139\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PIC-CDA-Cottonport-3-copy-1024x765.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"CDA Cottonport\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Bishop Robert Marshall accepts a check from the Catholic Daughters Court Padre Pio #2141, St. Mary's Assumption, Cottonport. The funds are for the Seminarian Education Fund, in honor of Graham Descant, currently a seminarian at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and also a former student of St. Mary's Assumption School.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Bishop Robert Marshall accepts a check from the Catholic Daughters Court Padre Pio #2141, St. Mary's Assumption, Cottonport. The funds are for the Seminarian Education Fund, in honor of Graham Descant, currently a seminarian at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and also a former student of St. Mary's Assumption School.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PIC-CDA-Cottonport-3-copy-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"224\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PIC-Fr-Shoury-46-anniv-1-copy-850x1024.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fr Shoury 46 anniv\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PIC-Fr-Shoury-46-anniv-1-copy-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"249\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PIC-St-Rita-Anniv-couples-1-copy-995x1024.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Rita Anniv couples\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"ANNIVERSARY COUPLES were honored on, February 11, World Marriage Day at the 11:00 AM  Mass with a Papal Blessing from Pope Francis. \n Those couples in our parish to be honored are: \n25 years; John &amp; Heather Ball, Jr., Clint &amp; Shannon Harris.\n40 years; Russell &amp; Sabra Day, Jay &amp; Janet Rachall, Terry &amp; Nancy Young\n50 years; Roger &amp; Lynn Black, Darrell &amp; Cindy Campbell, Danny &amp; Terry Coombs, Charles &amp; Janel Gaines, Edwin &amp; Nancy Hadley, Jimbo &amp; Sandy Thiels.\n60 years; Chris &amp; Delphine Gremillion\n65 years; Knight &amp; Meta Doggett, Charles &amp; Marion Rine, Gene &amp; Barbara Leckie\n70 years; Joseph &amp; Shirley Brouillette\nPlease join us in congratulating these couples.\n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"ANNIVERSARY COUPLES were honored on, February 11, World Marriage Day at the 11:00 AM  Mass with a Papal Blessing from Pope Francis. \n Those couples in our parish to be honored are: \n25 years; John &amp; Heather Ball, Jr., Clint &amp; Shannon Harris.\n40 years; Russell &amp; Sabra Day, Jay &amp; Janet Rachall, Terry &amp; Nancy Young\n50 years; Roger &amp; Lynn Black, Darrell &amp; Cindy Campbell, Danny &amp; Terry Coombs, Charles &amp; Janel Gaines, Edwin &amp; Nancy Hadley, Jimbo &amp; Sandy Thiels.\n60 years; Chris &amp; Delphine Gremillion\n65 years; Knight &amp; Meta Doggett, Charles &amp; Marion Rine, Gene &amp; Barbara Leckie\n70 years; Joseph &amp; Shirley Brouillette\nPlease join us in congratulating these couples.\n\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PIC-St-Rita-Anniv-couples-1-copy-292x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"292\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"292\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PIC-OLL-Winnflied-Turkey-copy-841x1024.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"PIC OLL Winnflied Turkey copy\" 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This year's recipient was the Faith House Outreach for Victims of Domestic Violence in Avoyelles.  CCD students with the help of St. Joseph parishioners and parish ministries collected $2,040.00 in gift cards to assist victims of domestic violence.  Our sincere thanks to everyone who supported this worthy cause.  Pictured is Fr. Dan O'Connor, Pastor, Mitzi Smith, Cenla Services Manager and Nancy Desselle, DRE.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"St. Joseph Church, Marksville CCD Program held its 11th annual &quot;Caring at Christmas&quot; Gift Card Drive.  This year's recipient was the Faith House Outreach for Victims of Domestic Violence in Avoyelles.  CCD students with the help of St. Joseph parishioners and parish ministries collected $2,040.00 in gift cards to assist victims of domestic violence.  Our sincere thanks to everyone who supported this worthy cause.  Pictured is Fr. Dan O'Connor, Pastor, Mitzi Smith, Cenla Services Manager and Nancy Desselle, DRE.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-St-Joseph-Marksville-copy-182x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"182\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"182\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Hessmer-pancakes-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St. Alphonsus, Hessmer\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"The Knights of Columbus members prepared a delicious breakfast of bacon, eggs and pancakes for an all you can eat feast. \nThe Altar Servers attended First Saturday Mass and Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and participated in a training of best practices at serving at the altar of the Lord. \n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"The Knights of Columbus members prepared a delicious breakfast of bacon, eggs and pancakes for an all you can eat feast. \nThe Altar Servers attended First Saturday Mass and Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and participated in a training of best practices at serving at the altar of the Lord. \n\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Hessmer-pancakes-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Hessmer-award-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St. Alphonsus Hessmer award\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Attached is a picture from our parish family's Thanksgiving gathering. The parish's tradition is to recognize outstanding parishioners each year at this family gathering.  Two awards were presented:\n1.\tSt Alphonsus parishioner of the Year\n2.\tSt Alphonsus Holy Family of the Year\n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Attached is a picture from our parish family's Thanksgiving gathering. The parish's tradition is to recognize outstanding parishioners each year at this family gathering.  Two awards were presented:\n1.\tSt Alphonsus parishioner of the Year\n2.\tSt Alphonsus Holy Family of the Year\n\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Hessmer-award-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-ST-Rita-KC-1-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St. Rita KCs\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Donnie Bolton received an award at the Christmas party for reaching 200%  of the required membership quota as his second year of Grand Knight for Council #1134. They currently have 190 members in Council #1134.  Congratulations Donnie! Thank you for everything you do for the KC Council and St. Rita Parish.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Donnie Bolton received an award at the Christmas party for reaching 200%  of the required membership quota as his second year of Grand Knight for Council #1134. They currently have 190 members in Council #1134.  Congratulations Donnie! Thank you for everything you do for the KC Council and St. Rita Parish.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-ST-Rita-KC-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Cathedral-Christmas-program-1-copy-1024x638.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"PIC Cathedral Christmas program 1 copy\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Cathedral-Christmas-program-1-copy-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"187\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-DOA-chancery-1024x768.jpeg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Diocese of Alexandria Chancery Christmas family\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Staff members of the Diocese of Alexandria collected donations to sponsor a family of 5 from CLASS (Central Louisiana AIDS Support Services).  Donations helped provide toys, clothing and food!  Pictured at the delivery of the gifts are Lucy Pearson, Sandi Tarver (Diocesan Staff), Ann Lowrey (Executive Director of CLASS), Fr. Craig Scott, VG and Devon Moore (Director of Client Services).  Many thanks to all who donated, shopped and wrapped to make a special Christmas for this family!\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Staff members of the Diocese of Alexandria collected donations to sponsor a family of 5 from CLASS (Central Louisiana AIDS Support Services).  Donations helped provide toys, clothing and food!  Pictured at the delivery of the gifts are Lucy Pearson, Sandi Tarver (Diocesan Staff), Ann Lowrey (Executive Director of CLASS), Fr. Craig Scott, VG and Devon Moore (Director of Client Services).  Many thanks to all who donated, shopped and wrapped to make a special Christmas for this family!\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-DOA-chancery-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-St-Rita-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St. Rita Christmas family\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"St Rita delivered presents to CLASS for the families we adopted through this organization.  We have partnered with CLASS for many years and they are most appreciative of our parishioners generosity.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"St Rita delivered presents to CLASS for the families we adopted through this organization.  We have partnered with CLASS for many years and they are most appreciative of our parishioners generosity.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-St-Rita-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/St-rita-st-nick-slider-1024x512.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St rita st nick slider\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/St-rita-st-nick-slider-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"150\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/spanish-mass-st-rita-1024x547.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Spanish Mass at St. Rita Church\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/spanish-mass-st-rita-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"160\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tractor_trailer-copy-1.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St. Genevieve Christmas Hayride\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tractor_trailer-copy-1-300x166.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"166\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Fr-Joy-Anniv-3-copy-1024x486.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fr. Joy Antony's 25th Anniversary Mass\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Fr-Joy-Anniv-3-copy-300x143.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"143\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"143\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Priest-Jubilee-2023-2-copy-copy-1024x681.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Priest Jubilee 2023\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PIC-Priest-Jubilee-2023-2-copy-copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"200\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSCN7790-copy-1024x784.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Monsignori Investiture\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"At Vespers on the evening of November 28 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, we celebrated the investiture of Monsignor Scott Chemino and Monsignor James Ferguson as Chaplains to His Holiness. It was a beautiful celebration followed by a reception in the Alexandria Convention Hall. Congratulations, Monsignors and thank you to all who made the joyous occasion possible.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"At Vespers on the evening of November 28 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, we celebrated the investiture of Monsignor Scott Chemino and Monsignor James Ferguson as Chaplains to His Holiness. It was a beautiful celebration followed by a reception in the Alexandria Convention Hall. Congratulations, Monsignors and thank you to all who made the joyous occasion possible.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSCN7790-copy-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"230\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PIC-Winnfield-CCL-copy-1024x640.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Our Lady of Lourdes, Winnfield\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Members of the CCLM ( Caring Christian Ladies and Men) received the Spirit of Myrtis Allen Award at the Winn Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The CCLM is the former CCL( Crazy Catholic Ladies). \n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Members of the CCLM ( Caring Christian Ladies and Men) received the Spirit of Myrtis Allen Award at the Winn Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The CCLM is the former CCL( Crazy Catholic Ladies). \n\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PIC-Winnfield-CCL-copy-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"188\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PIC-Bunkie-Catholic-Daughters-Church-Today-copy-1024x819.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Bunkie Catholic Daughters of America\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"ach year in October Court Saint Anthony #968 Catholic Daughters of the Americas attends Mass for the purpose of remembering the work of the order and its deceased members. \n    Our CDA organization is approaching its 100th anniversary and we are blessed to benefit from the continuous works and prayers of its membership. Sunday, October 15, we welcomed our Catholic Daughters to the 10:30 A.M. Mass. As we bless them in their current endeavors, let us also remember the many deceased members of Court Saint Anthony.\n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"ach year in October Court Saint Anthony #968 Catholic Daughters of the Americas attends Mass for the purpose of remembering the work of the order and its deceased members. \n    Our CDA organization is approaching its 100th anniversary and we are blessed to benefit from the continuous works and prayers of its membership. Sunday, October 15, we welcomed our Catholic Daughters to the 10:30 A.M. Mass. As we bless them in their current endeavors, let us also remember the many deceased members of Court Saint Anthony.\n\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PIC-Bunkie-Catholic-Daughters-Church-Today-copy-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"240\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blue-mass-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Blue Mass\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blue-mass-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PIC-Nat-Am-Mass-5-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Native American Mass\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"This evening I celebrated our annual Mass for indigenous peoples at Our Lady of Guadalupe (Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe) Mission in Forest Hill. The Mass traditionally invokes the intercession of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, but this year was celebrated on the Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, a Dominican of mixed race including native Peruvian. Both saints were invoked. The parishioners of OLG joined with the Native North Americans to celebrate the indigenous peoples of both American continents. Thank you to those who organized the celebration, Father Marc Noel, the Aztec Dancers who entertained us after Mass, and all who prepared the delicious food.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"This evening I celebrated our annual Mass for indigenous peoples at Our Lady of Guadalupe (Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe) Mission in Forest Hill. The Mass traditionally invokes the intercession of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, but this year was celebrated on the Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, a Dominican of mixed race including native Peruvian. Both saints were invoked. The parishioners of OLG joined with the Native North Americans to celebrate the indigenous peoples of both American continents. Thank you to those who organized the celebration, Father Marc Noel, the Aztec Dancers who entertained us after Mass, and all who prepared the delicious food.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PIC-Nat-Am-Mass-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Manna-House-Turkeys-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Manna House Turkeys copy\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Manna-House-Turkeys-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-SHS-Fair-4-copy-1024x801.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Sacred Heart School Fair 2023\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Saturday, Oct. 21, Bishop Robert Marshall visited the annual Sacred Heart School Fall Fair in Moreauville. Many parishioners and visitors from far and wide were enjoying the great food, games, music, silent auction, motorcycle gathering, Bingo, and much more. Sister Sandra Norsworthy, OLS, the principal, was working at a booth, Father Brian Seiler, the pastor, was greeting parishioners in the crowd, and so many volunteers were busy keeping things running smoothly.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Saturday, Oct. 21, Bishop Robert Marshall visited the annual Sacred Heart School Fall Fair in Moreauville. Many parishioners and visitors from far and wide were enjoying the great food, games, music, silent auction, motorcycle gathering, Bingo, and much more. Sister Sandra Norsworthy, OLS, the principal, was working at a booth, Father Brian Seiler, the pastor, was greeting parishioners in the crowd, and so many volunteers were busy keeping things running smoothly.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-SHS-Fair-4-copy-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"235\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-10-copy-991x1024.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Rita Fall Fest 23\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-10-copy-290x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"290\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"290\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-2-copy-1024x644.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Rita Fall Fest 23\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-2-copy-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"189\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-3-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Rita Fall Fest 23\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-3-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-4-copy-1024x641.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Rita Fall Fest 23\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-4-copy-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"188\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-5-copy-1024x565.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Rita Fall Fest 23\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-5-copy-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"165\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-7-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Rita Fall Fest 23\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Sunday, Oct. 28, after enjoying Cabrini Fest earlier in the day, Bishop Robert Marshall went to the Fall Festival at St. Rita Church in Alexandria. Bishop's remarks: \"I had a great bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, was entertained by the children's costume contest, visited the trunks for 'Trunk or Treat,' and viewed the silent auction items. There was a sweet shop and what I suspect will be a full night of Bingo. Thank you to Fr. Raj Dharmaraj and the parishioners of St. Rita for a great time!\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-ST-Rita-Fall-Fest-23-7-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Feast-for-Good-2023-2-copy-1024x899.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"PIC Feast for Good 2023 2 copy\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Feast-for-Good-2023-2-copy-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"263\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-MBIC-Edge-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"MB of the Immaculate Conception Youth Group\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church in Natchitoches began its youth group for middle school students with a Kickoff Social on September 24.  The afternoon included games, food and a color war.  The program is part of the Life Teen Series, &quot;Edge&quot;, that is specific to middle school students and weekly sessions incorporate teachings from The Scriptures and The Catechism.  The group is open to sixth through eighth graders in Natchitoches Parish.  Dustin Dauzat leads the ministry with a team of volunteers.  For more information, contact Dustin at 318-332-6367 or dustin.dauzat@gmail.com.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church in Natchitoches began its youth group for middle school students with a Kickoff Social on September 24.  The afternoon included games, food and a color war.  The program is part of the Life Teen Series, &quot;Edge&quot;, that is specific to middle school students and weekly sessions incorporate teachings from The Scriptures and The Catechism.  The group is open to sixth through eighth graders in Natchitoches Parish.  Dustin Dauzat leads the ministry with a team of volunteers.  For more information, contact Dustin at 318-332-6367 or dustin.dauzat@gmail.com.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-MBIC-Edge-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-MBIC-Art-of-Prayer-copy-1024x500.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"MB of the Immaculate Conception Youth\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate  Conception Church in Natchitoches hosted its first Art of  Prayer for middle and high school students, as well as adults.  Guests spent time sharing their Catholic faith, learning about St. Therese' of Lisieux and creating an art project together. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate  Conception Church in Natchitoches hosted its first Art of  Prayer for middle and high school students, as well as adults.  Guests spent time sharing their Catholic faith, learning about St. Therese' of Lisieux and creating an art project together. \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-MBIC-Art-of-Prayer-copy-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"146\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-MBIC-CDA-copy-1024x687.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"MB of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"The Catholic Daughters of America Regina Pacis 1372 celebrated National Catholic Daughters of America on Sunday, Oct.15 at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church in Natchitoches. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"The Catholic Daughters of America Regina Pacis 1372 celebrated National Catholic Daughters of America on Sunday, Oct.15 at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church in Natchitoches. \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-MBIC-CDA-copy-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"201\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-White-Coats-2023-5-copy-1024x667.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"White Coat Mass 2023\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Bishop Robert Marshall was honored to celebrate the annual diocesan White Coat Mass and the Feast of St. Luke the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 18 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Many health care professionals including members of the local Catholic Medical Association were in attendance. Please pray for all of those who work each day to heal and care for the sick.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Bishop Robert Marshall was honored to celebrate the annual diocesan White Coat Mass and the Feast of St. Luke the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 18 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Many health care professionals including members of the local Catholic Medical Association were in attendance. Please pray for all of those who work each day to heal and care for the sick.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-White-Coats-2023-5-copy-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"195\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Leesville-Rosary-rally-copy-1024x475.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St. Michael the Archangel, Leesville\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"The Fatima Holly Rally Crusade was held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at the church grounds of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Leesville. This year saw 40 adults in attendance with some children.  \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"The Fatima Holly Rally Crusade was held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at the church grounds of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Leesville. This year saw 40 adults in attendance with some children.  \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Leesville-Rosary-rally-copy-300x139.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"139\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Fr-Charlie-copy-1024x826.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fr. Charlie Ray\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Rev. Charles Ray installed as Pastor of St. Mary's Assumption (Cottonport)\nPictured L to R: Rev. Dwight DeJesus (Vicar Forane of the Avoyelles Deanery), Fr. Charlie, and Deacon Doug Moreau.\n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Rev. Charles Ray installed as Pastor of St. Mary's Assumption (Cottonport)\nPictured L to R: Rev. Dwight DeJesus (Vicar Forane of the Avoyelles Deanery), Fr. Charlie, and Deacon Doug Moreau.\n\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Fr-Charlie-copy-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"242\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-OLPS-Mansura-9-copy-2-1024x808.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"OLPS Mansura\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Sunday, Oct. 22, Bishop Marshall was honored to celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Mansura on the occasion of their 85th anniversary. Afterward they had a wonderful meal in the Ugandan Martyrs Center. Thank you to Father Blake Deshautelle, Father Martin Laird (former pastor who returned to concelebrate), the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver, and all of the parishioners who made the celebration so special.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Sunday, Oct. 22, Bishop Marshall was honored to celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Mansura on the occasion of their 85th anniversary. Afterward they had a wonderful meal in the Ugandan Martyrs Center. Thank you to Father Blake Deshautelle, Father Martin Laird (former pastor who returned to concelebrate), the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver, and all of the parishioners who made the celebration so special.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-OLPS-Mansura-9-copy-2-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"237\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-OLPS-Mansura-6-copy-2-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"OLPS Mansura\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Sunday, Oct. 22, Bishop Marshall was honored to celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Mansura on the occasion of their 85th anniversary. Afterward they had a wonderful meal in the Ugandan Martyrs Center. Thank you to Father Blake Deshautelle, Father Martin Laird (former pastor who returned to concelebrate), the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver, and all of the parishioners who made the celebration so special.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Sunday, Oct. 22, Bishop Marshall was honored to celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Mansura on the occasion of their 85th anniversary. Afterward they had a wonderful meal in the Ugandan Martyrs Center. Thank you to Father Blake Deshautelle, Father Martin Laird (former pastor who returned to concelebrate), the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver, and all of the parishioners who made the celebration so special.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-OLPS-Mansura-6-copy-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-nuns-slider-1024x512.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"new nuns slider\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/new-nuns-slider-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"150\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Holy-Sepulchre-9-copy-883x1024.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"EOHSJ\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"The members of the Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem gathered for Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Sunday, Oct. 15. We annually observe the memorial of Our Lady, Queen of Palestine - this year a more poignant moment for prayer in light of the war in Israel and Gaza. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, a Day of Prayer and Fasting for peace and reconciliation was observed and Bishop Marshall celebrated a Mass at the Cathedral.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"The members of the Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem gathered for Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Sunday, Oct. 15. We annually observe the memorial of Our Lady, Queen of Palestine - this year a more poignant moment for prayer in light of the war in Israel and Gaza. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, a Day of Prayer and Fasting for peace and reconciliation was observed and Bishop Marshall celebrated a Mass at the Cathedral.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Holy-Sepulchre-9-copy-259x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"259\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-St-Joe-fair-6-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Joseph School Fair\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Bishop Robert Marshall said: \"I passed a good time this evening at the St. Joseph Elementary and High School Fair in Plaucheville. Great food, entertainment, games, Bingo, and fun for all! All proceeds help to continue the 124 year tradition of Catholic education at St. Joseph School. Many of the folks I met told me that four generations of their family had been educated at St. Joseph. Thank you to Father Martin Laird, Principal Mrs. Rhiannon Moreau, all the faculty, staff, students, parents and parishioners for their dedication to this legacy of faith.\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Bishop Robert Marshall said: \"I passed a good time this evening at the St. Joseph Elementary and High School Fair in Plaucheville. Great food, entertainment, games, Bingo, and fun for all! All proceeds help to continue the 124 year tradition of Catholic education at St. Joseph School. Many of the folks I met told me that four generations of their family had been educated at St. Joseph. Thank you to Father Martin Laird, Principal Mrs. Rhiannon Moreau, all the faculty, staff, students, parents and parishioners for their dedication to this legacy of faith.\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-St-Joe-fair-6-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-St-Joe-fair-2-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Joseph School Fair\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Bishop Robert Marshall said: \"I passed a good time this evening at the St. Joseph Elementary and High School Fair in Plaucheville. Great food, entertainment, games, Bingo, and fun for all! All proceeds help to continue the 124 year tradition of Catholic education at St. Joseph School. Many of the folks I met told me that four generations of their family had been educated at St. Joseph. Thank you to Father Martin Laird, Principal Mrs. Rhiannon Moreau, all the faculty, staff, students, parents and parishioners for their dedication to this legacy of faith.\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Bishop Robert Marshall said: \"I passed a good time this evening at the St. Joseph Elementary and High School Fair in Plaucheville. Great food, entertainment, games, Bingo, and fun for all! All proceeds help to continue the 124 year tradition of Catholic education at St. Joseph School. Many of the folks I met told me that four generations of their family had been educated at St. Joseph. Thank you to Father Martin Laird, Principal Mrs. Rhiannon Moreau, all the faculty, staff, students, parents and parishioners for their dedication to this legacy of faith.\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-St-Joe-fair-2-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-St-Joe-fair-10-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Joseph School Fair\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Bishop Robert Marshall said: \"I passed a good time this evening at the St. Joseph Elementary and High School Fair in Plaucheville. Great food, entertainment, games, Bingo, and fun for all! All proceeds help to continue the 124 year tradition of Catholic education at St. Joseph School. Many of the folks I met told me that four generations of their family had been educated at St. Joseph. Thank you to Father Martin Laird, Principal Mrs. Rhiannon Moreau, all the faculty, staff, students, parents and parishioners for their dedication to this legacy of faith.\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Bishop Robert Marshall said: \"I passed a good time this evening at the St. Joseph Elementary and High School Fair in Plaucheville. Great food, entertainment, games, Bingo, and fun for all! All proceeds help to continue the 124 year tradition of Catholic education at St. Joseph School. Many of the folks I met told me that four generations of their family had been educated at St. Joseph. Thank you to Father Martin Laird, Principal Mrs. Rhiannon Moreau, all the faculty, staff, students, parents and parishioners for their dedication to this legacy of faith.\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-St-Joe-fair-10-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-St-Rita-Hollier-copy-652x1024.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Rita Volunteer of the Year '23\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Jean Hollier was selected for the Volunteer of the Year for 2023 for St Rita Parish.  She was honored at the Volunteer Luncheon on Sunday October.  Jean is a volunteer in ministries such as Sacristan, Bereavement Committee, Choir, Wednesday Evening Meals, Fall Fair, and more.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Jean Hollier was selected for the Volunteer of the Year for 2023 for St Rita Parish.  She was honored at the Volunteer Luncheon on Sunday October.  Jean is a volunteer in ministries such as Sacristan, Bereavement Committee, Choir, Wednesday Evening Meals, Fall Fair, and more.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-St-Rita-Hollier-copy-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"191\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Bishop-OLS-2-copy-1024x717.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Bishop at Our Lady of Sorrows in Moreauville\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On Sunday, Oct. 8, Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass with the community of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Moreauville. Thank you to all for the warm welcome.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Sunday, Oct. 8, Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass with the community of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Moreauville. Thank you to all for the warm welcome.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Bishop-OLS-2-copy-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"210\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Bishop-Sacred-Heart-4-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Bishop at Sacred Heart, Moreauville\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"On Sunday, Oct. 8, after his visit to Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Moreauville. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Sunday, Oct. 8, after his visit to Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Moreauville. \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PIC-Bishop-Sacred-Heart-4-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PIC-St-Augustine-donation-copy-1024x830.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"St Augustine donation\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Lynn Christophe, Bank of Montgomery representative, presents a donation for the Creole Heritage Festival to Father Bill Gearheard, pastor of St. Augustine Church, Isle Brevelle.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Lynn Christophe, Bank of Montgomery representative, presents a donation for the Creole Heritage Festival to Father Bill Gearheard, pastor of St. Augustine Church, Isle Brevelle.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PIC-St-Augustine-donation-copy-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"243\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PIC-Deacon-retreat-copy-1024x537.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"2023 Deacon Retreat\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Deacons from across the Diocese gathered Sept 15th-17th for an annual retreat at Maryhill.  Fr. Louis Sklar and Fr. Luke Lafleur (not pictured) provided the reflections for the weekend.  Centered on ministry in the Diocese, the weekend also included times for Adoration, Mass, time for individual reflection and fraternity.  \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Deacons from across the Diocese gathered Sept 15th-17th for an annual retreat at Maryhill.  Fr. Louis Sklar and Fr. Luke Lafleur (not pictured) provided the reflections for the weekend.  Centered on ministry in the Diocese, the weekend also included times for Adoration, Mass, time for individual reflection and fraternity.  \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PIC-Deacon-retreat-copy-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"157\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PIC-Bishop-Campti-2-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Bishop at Campti\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Campti. Their parish feast day was Friday, September 8, which was also their 192nd anniversary as a parish! \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Campti. Their parish feast day was Friday, September 8, which was also their 192nd anniversary as a parish! \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PIC-Bishop-Campti-2-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PIC-Kolin-Womens-Retreat-2-copy-1024x583.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Kolin Womens Retreat\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"3rd annual Women's Retreat Day. It was August 19 at Sts. Francis and Anne Church with 74 women in attendance. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"3rd annual Women's Retreat Day. It was August 19 at Sts. 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Anthony Dharmaraj and the members of KC Council #1134, St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria, Louisiana, gathered in the Family Center to celebrate and install the newly elected and reappointed officials. Those Council positions filled included Donnie Bolton, Grand Knight; Rev. Anthony Dhmaraj, Chaplain; Gene Prevot, Deputy Grand Knight; Eugene Alford, Chancellor; Ross Mathews, Recorder; Scott Speir, Treasurer; Chris Cancienne, Lecturer; Charles Thiels, Advocate; Wayne Alford, Warden; Hunter Andries, Inside Guard; Alan Daenen, Outside Guard; Edwin Hadley, one-year Trustee; Peter Mahfouz, two-year Trustee; Philip Chatelain, three-year Trustee and Philip DeVaine, Financial Secretary. Congratulations! \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On July 5, 2023, Rev. Anthony Dharmaraj and the members of KC Council #1134, St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria, Louisiana, gathered in the Family Center to celebrate and install the newly elected and reappointed officials. Those Council positions filled included Donnie Bolton, Grand Knight; Rev. Anthony Dhmaraj, Chaplain; Gene Prevot, Deputy Grand Knight; Eugene Alford, Chancellor; Ross Mathews, Recorder; Scott Speir, Treasurer; Chris Cancienne, Lecturer; Charles Thiels, Advocate; Wayne Alford, Warden; Hunter Andries, Inside Guard; Alan Daenen, Outside Guard; Edwin Hadley, one-year Trustee; Peter Mahfouz, two-year Trustee; Philip Chatelain, three-year Trustee and Philip DeVaine, Financial Secretary. Congratulations! \" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PIC-KCs-St-Rita-copy-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"199\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PIC-Dupont-KC-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"PIC Dupont KC copy\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PIC-Dupont-KC-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PIC-VBS-Marksville-copy-1024x705.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"PIC VBS Marksville copy\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PIC-VBS-Marksville-copy-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"206\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PIC-VBS-St-Rita-1-copy-1024x520.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"VBS at St. Rita Church!\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Vacation Bible School, St Rita Church, Alexandria, June 19-23\nOver 140 kids and over 40 teen and adult volunteers! It was a STELLAR week!\n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Vacation Bible School, St Rita Church, Alexandria, June 19-23\nOver 140 kids and over 40 teen and adult volunteers! It was a STELLAR week!\n\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PIC-VBS-St-Rita-1-copy-300x152.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"152\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PIC-OLL-Attendees-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"OLL Fifth Ward womens luncheon\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society (Fifth Ward) hosted a Women of Faith Luncheon on May 31.  Guest speaker was Deacon Darrell Dubroc, spoke to the 97 attendees on our Blessed Mother, Mary.  It was a gathering of interfaith women from St. Francis de Sales Church (Echo), St. Martin of Tours Church  (Belledeau), Refuge Baptist Church (Echo), Fifth Ward Baptist Church (Fifth Ward), St. Richard Chapel (Hickory Hill), St. John the Baptist Mission (Moncla) and Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Fifth Ward).  The purpose of the luncheon was fellowship, spiritual and community unity involvement. DD Lamartiniere, OLL Altar Society President, said that the planning committee prepared for up 35 attendees but response was overwhelming. It just goes to show how thirsty we are for spiritual growth.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society (Fifth Ward) hosted a Women of Faith Luncheon on May 31.  Guest speaker was Deacon Darrell Dubroc, spoke to the 97 attendees on our Blessed Mother, Mary.  It was a gathering of interfaith women from St. Francis de Sales Church (Echo), St. Martin of Tours Church  (Belledeau), Refuge Baptist Church (Echo), Fifth Ward Baptist Church (Fifth Ward), St. Richard Chapel (Hickory Hill), St. John the Baptist Mission (Moncla) and Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Fifth Ward).  The purpose of the luncheon was fellowship, spiritual and community unity involvement. DD Lamartiniere, OLL Altar Society President, said that the planning committee prepared for up 35 attendees but response was overwhelming. It just goes to show how thirsty we are for spiritual growth.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PIC-OLL-Attendees-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PIC-Fr-Brocato-1-copy-1024x768.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fr. John Brocato returns from deployment\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"FATHER JOHN BROCATO RETURNS FROM DEPLOYMENT. Appropriately on Fathers' Day, Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at one of our four churches named in honor of the foster father of Jesus: St. Joseph Church in Colfax. Bishop remarked on Facebook: \"today was a special day of celebration as the parish officially welcomed back their pastor, Father (Major) John Brocato, from his six month deployment to the Middle East (as chaplain for the Louisiana Air National Guard). Thank you to Fr. Brocato, Deacon E.J. Barre, and the wonderful people of St. Joseph, Colfax and St. Patrick, Montgomery for their very kind welcome and the delicious meal that followed. Welcome back, Fr. John, and thank you for your service!\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"FATHER JOHN BROCATO RETURNS FROM DEPLOYMENT. Appropriately on Fathers' Day, Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at one of our four churches named in honor of the foster father of Jesus: St. Joseph Church in Colfax. Bishop remarked on Facebook: \"today was a special day of celebration as the parish officially welcomed back their pastor, Father (Major) John Brocato, from his six month deployment to the Middle East (as chaplain for the Louisiana Air National Guard). Thank you to Fr. Brocato, Deacon E.J. Barre, and the wonderful people of St. Joseph, Colfax and St. Patrick, Montgomery for their very kind welcome and the delicious meal that followed. Welcome back, Fr. 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We pray that God will give you more years in his Vineyard in good health of mind and body and grant you wisdom and knowledge to lead his flocks through Christ our Lord. Amen.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Congratulations, Father Rick, on your 25th Priestly ordination Anniversary. We pray that God will give you more years in his Vineyard in good health of mind and body and grant you wisdom and knowledge to lead his flocks through Christ our Lord. Amen.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PIC-Fr-Rickey-25th-Anniv-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"225\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PIC-Fr-Rickey-25th-Anniv-3.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fr Rickey 25th Anniversary\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Congratulations, Father Rick, on your 25th Priestly ordination Anniversary. We pray that God will give you more years in his Vineyard in good health of mind and body and grant you wisdom and knowledge to lead his flocks through Christ our Lord. Amen.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Congratulations, Father Rick, on your 25th Priestly ordination Anniversary. We pray that God will give you more years in his Vineyard in good health of mind and body and grant you wisdom and knowledge to lead his flocks through Christ our Lord. Amen.\" \n\t\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PIC-Fr-Rickey-25th-Anniv-3-300x275.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" itemprop=\"thumbnail\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" \/>\n\t\t\t<!-- Overlay Wrapper -->\n\t\t\t <!-- Overlay Wrapper Closed -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"275\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.diocesealex.org\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PIC-Fr-Rickey-25th-Anniv-4.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-fancybox=\"images\" \n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fr Rickey 25th Anniversary\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-caption=\"Congratulations, Father Rick, on your 25th Priestly ordination Anniversary. We pray that God will give you more years in his Vineyard in good health of mind and body and grant you wisdom and knowledge to lead his flocks through Christ our Lord. Amen.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"Congratulations, Father Rick, on your 25th Priestly ordination Anniversary. We pray that God will give you more years in his Vineyard in good health of mind and body and grant you wisdom and knowledge to lead his flocks through Christ our Lord. 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He just completed his third of four years of theological studies at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He will work in St. Joseph parish in Marksville through October before his return to seminary. We hope that he will be ordained to the priesthood next spring. Pictured left to right: (at the time) Transitional Deacon Josh Burch, Transitional Deacon Donnie Kuzma, Bishop Robert Marshall and Director of Vocations Father Luke LaFleur.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-description=\"On Saturday, May 20 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated the Diaconate Ordination of Larry Donald \"Donnie\" Kuzma, Jr.  Deacon Donnie is from Indiana and came to the Diocese of Alexandria to serve as a Focus missionary in Natchitoches. He just completed his third of four years of theological studies at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He will work in St. Joseph parish in Marksville through October before his return to seminary. 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