By Barbara Chenevert
The Catholic Commentator
Terrin Lipoma has long been drawn to the Catholic faith, even though she was reared Baptist. She occasionally attended Catholic Mass and even purchased “Catholicism for Dummies” to learn more about the faith.
Terrin Lipoma, her daughter, Tilton, and friend Ashlynn McCormick are in the RCIA process at Holy Rosary Church in St. Amant. Photo by Barbara Chenevert | The Catholic Commentator
But it wasn’t until her 21-year-old daughter and her daughter’s friend joined the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) that Terrin decided to “tag” along.
On March 1, the three are scheduled participate in the Rite of Election where Bishop Robert W. Muench recognizes those on a journey toward becoming Catholic. They now enter the final stages
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An innovative special education program being rolled out by the Diocese of Baton Rouge will offer welcome options for families wishing to send their special needs children to a Catholic school.
Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, the Catholic Schools Office is launching its Program for Exceptional Students, which in the first year will include seven sites scattered throughout the diocese.
Seminary scholarship funds have been established in memory of Fathers Than Vu and Clarence Waguespack, who died during the past year.
The scholarship funds help defray the cost of tuition, books, room and board for seminarians.
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Terrin Lipoma has long been drawn to the Catholic faith, even though she was reared Baptist. She occasionally
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Chris was headed for physical and spiritual self-destruction from an early age when he started abusing alcohol.
On Jan. 17, the confirmation class of St. Jean Vianney Church in Baton Rouge spent the morning at Landmark of Baton Rouge. As part of their confirmation preparation, the teens spent time visiting, sharing
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Catholics in the Diocese of Baton Rouge and around the country are being presented with a second opportunity to provide feedback on some of the challenges
The Livingston Chamber of Commerce recently selected Our Lady of the Lake Livingston its Large Business of the Year. The award distinguishes the Livingston campus as a trusted resource and integral part of the Livingston Parish community.
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G.K. Chesterton is regarded as “the first 300-pound cigar smoking saint” by those who resonate with his common-sense approach and support of the common
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An unexpectedly large crowd gathered at St. Joseph Chapel on the campus of the Catholic Life Center on Feb.
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“Our lives matter. Do you hear me, governor?” Father Rick Andrus SVD, pastor of St. Paul the
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An innovative special education program being rolled out by the Diocese of Baton Rouge will offer welcome options for families wishing to send their special needs
Seventh-grade students at St. Aloysius School in Baton Rouge prepared for Lent by burning old palms under the guidance of religious coordinator Edie Boudreaux, teacher Carol Hill and music and liturgy director Ken Thevenet. The ashes from the palms were distributed Ash Wednesday,
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Calling peace a “precious gift,” Bishop Robert W. Muench has joined bishops throughout the United States in calling on Catholics to pray for peace and persecuted
OLOL helps employees eat healthier
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Rosa Hernandez peaked into the large box of vegetables with a
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An innovative educational model that would serve Baton Rouge’s most impoverished students may become part of the Catholic school system as early as the 2016-17 school
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Don and Toni Linarello met in Italy 50 years ago. Three days later they were engaged, and three
Organist’s home reflection of his heart
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If every item in his home has a story to tell, then Robbie Giroir has a lot to talk about. Musician, teacher, pilot and collector extraordinaire, Giroir’s home is a thumbprint of his life,
