By Bonny Van
The Catholic Commentator
At the Chapel of Divine Providence on the Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, before an overflow crowd that included people sitting in chairs set up in the vestibule, Bishop Michael G. Duca welcomed the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to the Diocese of Baton Rouge during a Mass on Nov. 26.
Bishop Michael G. Duca blesses the new chapel at the Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center in Baton Rouge on Nov. 26. After the dedication Mass celebrated by the bishop, he blessed several buildings on the Cypress Springs campus. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator
“Our
By Bonny Van
The Catholic Commentator
On a bright sunny day just outside of the stucco front of Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel on the grounds of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola a small crowd of men gathered. They were lined up, waiting on family members to arrive for Mass and the annual Catholic Banquet held on Nov. 21. After going through the security checkpoint at the prison entrance, guests were shuttled to the chapel on
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
The grand lady looked fatigued, her beauty rankled by too much time in unrelenting heat and bone-chilling cold.
The exterior of St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Church is reflected in the approaching dusk as rededication ceremonies come to a close on Nov. 17. The church underwent a major renovation, and exterior work included new paint, sidewalks, metal roof, a statue of St. Margaret in the new piazza and repairs on the steeple. Photos by Richard Meek | The
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On Tuesday of this week I had an opportunity with the bishops of Region V (which includes the dioceses of Louisiana) and Region IV to have a visit with the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
The encounter was a joy. Pope Francis addressed us as brothers in Christ and led an open and relaxed conversation with all the bishops inviting us to ask whatever we wanted. The Holy Father answered all the questions directly with an honest
The following message was sent by the principal of St. Theresa Middle School in Gonzales to the parents of students at St. Theresa Middle School and St. John Primary School regarding the arrest of Mark Ebarb.
In addition to Mr. Ebarb’s service at the referenced camp, he also served for several years as a lector and Eucharistic minister at Christ the King Parish in Baton Rouge. He was removed from those ministries when the Pastor was made aware that Mr. Ebarb was on administrative leave from Dutchtown High School and was being investigated for alleged misconduct. There have been no allegations
Father Andrew Merrick’s message below to the Christ the King Parish community in Baton Rouge:
Dear CTK Family, According to media reports, Mr. Mark Ebarb was indicted by an Ascension Parish Grand Jury on Wednesday, Dec 4th, on charges of indecent behavior with a juvenile. The media also reported that Mr. Ebarb is a teacher at Dutchtown High School and has been removed from the campus. Until recently Mr. Ebarb served for several years as a lector and Eucharistic minister at Christ the King. He was removed from those ministries last month when I was made aware that Mr. Ebarb was
By Bonny Van
The Catholic Commentator
At the Chapel of Divine Providence on the Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, before an overflow
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University board members, from left, Quentin Messer Jr., Dolores “Dee” LeJeune, Edgar Silvey, Donna Saurage, Leo Hamilton and FranU president Dr. Tina Holland enjoy the celebration of Fête des Fidèles (Feast of the Faithful)
By Debbie Shelley
The Catholic Commentator
Many young Catholics lament that when it comes to faith and morality “the church is telling us what to
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
On an unusually balmy December day when the mercury topped out at 75 and the Saints were putting the finishing
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
Bishop Michael G. Duca, in consultation with
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
The grand lady looked fatigued, her beauty rankled by too much time in unrelenting heat and bone-chilling cold.
The exterior of St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Church is
Author recalls fond memories at Carville
By Debbie Shelley
The Catholic Commentator
Anne Harmon Brett’s favorite childhood memories include “stolen moments” when
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
As a teenager and young adult, Nick Wylie spent five years discerning life as a priest.
East Baton Rouge Parish coroner William “Beau” Clark, above, accepts the plaque he won after winning first place in the 10th annual turkey carving contest at St. Vincent de Paul Society. Clark beat out such
Andrea Rosas dances during a Hispanic dance at the New Americans Thanksgiving, which was sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and held Nov. 23 at St. George Church
By Bonny Van
The Catholic Commentator
On a bright sunny day just outside of the stucco front of Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel on the grounds of
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
The Diocese of Baton Rouge will be one of 39 dioceses nationwide participating in #iGiveCatholic, the annual national fundraising day for Catholic organizations.
More than 100 organizations, churches, schools and parishes are scheduled to participate, which is scheduled
By Debbie Shelley
The Catholic Commentator
Cathryn B. Stanley’s 20-year search for her biological parents began with sketchy adoption records, DNA technology and a mystery filled with
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will once again be at the forefront of serving the needy on Thanksgiving
On Nov. 10 people joined together to increase awareness and raise funds for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Holy Grill during Hunger Walk, sponsored by the
By Debbie Shelley
The Catholic Commentator
Around 1,600 people created a culture of life outside Delta Clinic in Baton Rouge, one of three
Construction is moving rapidly on the new St. Vincent de Paul Day and Emergency/Disaster Services facility, to be located on the St. Vincent campus. In addition to being a day care facility, the
Advent a time of prayer
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
The turkey is but a
Bishop Michael G. Duca hands St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Church in Albany pastor Father Jamin David the key to the renovated church shortly before a Mass of Dedication on Nov. 17. The
By Bonny Van
The Catholic Commentator
As dozens of men, dressed in warm jackets and knit caps, crowded into the dining room of St. Vincent de Paul on
The liturgical year transitions during the next two weekends, as Year C ends and Year A begins. We celebrate The Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, king of the universe (Christ the King) followed by The First
By Bonny Van
The Catholic Commentator
Students at Catholic schools across the Diocese of Baton Rouge honored military men and women for Veterans Day in a variety of ways. Gatherings, receptions and special
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
Challenges faced by medical professionals in today’s constantly evolving health care arena are many, but perhaps the most prevalent
Bishop Michael G. Duca issued the following statement on the appointment of Msgr. Francis Malone as bishop-elect of Shreveport:
“I am delighted to hear that Msgr. Francis Malone has been chosen as the third Bishop of the Diocese of
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
At the tender age of five, Rolly Bruce developed a fascination of working with wood, and by 10
By Debbie Shelley
The Catholic Commentator
A little more than three years ago, God kept waking Elizabeth Schroeder up at night, calling her to start a
By Debbie Shelley
The Catholic Commentator
Members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem prayed for the protection of Catholic Christians in the Holy Land during
Deacon Ricky Oubre, deacon assistant at Our Lady of Peace Church and St. Philip Church in Vacherie, and St. James Church in St. James blesses the
By Richard Meek
The Catholic Commentator
Bishop Emeritus Robert W. Muench said the death of Bishop Roger P. Morin brought an instant sense of “loss
Bishop Michael G. Duca blesses the newly renovated Fellowship Hall at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in St. Francisville on Sunday, Nov. 3. The building, located next to the church, underwent a massive three-month overhaul
