One of Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana’s three initiatives, indeed the most fundamental service of all Catholic Charities organizations, is the corporal works of mercy in action: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, visiting the imprisoned, and burying the dead. We cannot offer help …
by Sister Daira Figueroa, STJ After making my perpetual vows in the Company of St. Teresa of Jesus, what comes next for me is to persevere, to keep listening each day to the voice of the Holy Spirit, and to bear fruit wherever He sends me. I am not the protagonist of this story, but …
by Maria Wiering, OSV News (OSV News) — As the Catholic Church welcomes its first American pope, here are 10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost. Chicagoan. Pope Leo was born Sept. 14, 1955, and grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago. His father, Louis Marius Prevost, was an educator, and …
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, “Peace be with all of you!” With these first words of the Risen Christ, Pope Leo XIV began his service at the 266th successor to the Apostle Peter. Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, Illinois, our new Holy Father has become the first American citizen to serve as the …
What's next? Conclave to begin May 7, 2025A papal conclave is the process by which the College of Cardinals elects a new pope. The cardinals are bishops who have been appointed by a pope to fulfill this role. They will be sequestered at the Vatican and will cast ballots several times each day vote until …
Five years ago on April 21, 2020, Father Robert W. Marshall, Jr., a priest of the Diocese of Memphis, answered the call when the Holy Father appointed him as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria. Bishop Marshall shares his vocation journey during an interview recorded in the fall of 2024 at the annual …
Together, Pilgrims of Hope with our Immigrant Community Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We write to you with hearts full of compassion and a deep desire to express our solidarity with you during this stressful time. We recognize the immense challenges you face as migrants, and we want to assure you that you are not …
VIRTUS is a program created by the National Catholic Risk Retention Group in the United States with a “Protecting God’s Children” component that combats sexual abuse of children in the Church. It is currently used in over 80 dioceses in the U.S. and is mandatory for anyone working or volunteering with children. Think about this… …
Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Mass at Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Bunkie for Epiphany Sunday, Jan. 5. In solemn ceremonies, the bishop consecrated the church’s Carrara marble altar and new tabernacle, and rededicated the structure following an extensive seven-month renovation. The improvements were completed in anticipation of an upcoming centennial celebration of the church. …
Three years ago, Fr. Marc A. Noël was assigned to serve the mission church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Forest Hill. Shortly after arriving, the challenge of serving such a large Hispanic Catholic community living in the area was very evident. There wasn’t enough room in the church for all those wanting to attend …
