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Magnificat in Avoyelles
Rateau Center 3659 Main St, Hessmer, LA, United StatesJoin us in Hessmer at Rateau Center on Feb. 8, 2020 for Magnificat in Avoyelles. Doors at the Rateau Center will open at 9:00 a.m. Fr. Edwin Rodriguez, pastor of St. Alphonsus Church and Spiritual Advisor for CENLA Magnificat, will give his testimony. For reservations or more information,https://magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/chapter-states-l-m/la-alexandria/ or cenlamagnficat@gmail.com
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesDoors of Mercy will guide you through God’s covenant with his people, from Adam and Eve to Jesus Christ, showing how God cares for his people and offers them mercy even after they stray from Him again and again. This 8-week series will be held every Monday from 6:00-7:45 p.m. beginning Feb. 3 at the…
Domestic Church Retreat
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesPlease join us for the next Domestic Church Retreat to be held at Maryhill Renewal Center, Feb. 13-16, 2020. What a wonderful gift to give yourselves and your marriage! The cost is $375 per couple, which includes a $50 deposit. To register, please visit us here: nolacatholicfla.regfox.com/domestic-church-evangelization-retreat-maryhill-retreat-center-february-1 For more information please contact Jenay Franco jenayolivia@gmail.com…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesDoors of Mercy will guide you through God’s covenant with his people, from Adam and Eve to Jesus Christ, showing how God cares for his people and offers them mercy even after they stray from Him again and again. This 8-week series will be held every Monday from 6:00-7:45 p.m. beginning Feb. 3 at the…
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA. To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesDoors of Mercy will guide you through God’s covenant with his people, from Adam and Eve to Jesus Christ, showing how God cares for his people and offers them mercy even after they stray from Him again and again. This 8-week series will be held every Monday from 6:00-7:45 p.m. beginning Feb. 3 at the…
Ash Wednesday
LA, United StatesToday is Ash Wednesday. Though not a holy day of obligation, Ash Wednesday signals the beginning of the Lenten Season.
ACTS Retreat for Men
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesCenlaACTS will hold an ACTS Retreat for Men from February 27-March 1, 2020 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more informaton, contact Mark Vilar at (318) 664-1366 or visit: www.cenlaacts.org
Converging Roads Health Care Ethics Conference
CHRISTUS Cabrini Hospital 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA, United StatesIn collaboration with the Diocese of Alexandria, CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Health System, and the Catholic Physicians Guild of Central Louisiana, the St. John Paul II Foundation presents the first Converging Roads health care ethics conference in Alexandria, LA. On the topic of Health Care and Human Dignity, the conference will feature Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk,…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesDoors of Mercy will guide you through God’s covenant with his people, from Adam and Eve to Jesus Christ, showing how God cares for his people and offers them mercy even after they stray from Him again and again. This 8-week series will be held every Monday from 6:00-7:45 p.m. beginning Feb. 3 at the…
BEYOND the LIMITS Jr. High Conference
Alexandria Riverfront Center 707 2nd Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesREGISTRATION IS OPEN for the annual Beyond the Limits Jr. High Conference to be held March 7-8 at the Alexandria Riverfront Center. This year's host will be Chris Padgett. Cost is $130 including hotel stay or $90 without. To register, visit: www.diocesealex.org/beyond-the-limits/ For more information, contact Gennie Ashy atgashy@diocesealex.org
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesDoors of Mercy will guide you through God’s covenant with his people, from Adam and Eve to Jesus Christ, showing how God cares for his people and offers them mercy even after they stray from Him again and again. This 8-week series will be held every Monday from 6:00-7:45 p.m. beginning Feb. 3 at the…
ACTS Retreat for Men
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesSt. Joseph ACTS will hold an ACTS Retreat for Men from Mar. 12-15, 2020 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more information, contact John Gary Dauzat at (972) 333-3490 or jdauzat@crcins.com
Day of Lenten Reflection
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Natchitoches 911 5th St., Natchitoches, LA, United StatesJoin us for a Day of Lenten Reflection on March 14, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Natchitoches. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for a continental breakfast. Day of Reflection is open to men and women and begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends in time for the Vigil Mass at St. Anthony’s Church.…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesDoors of Mercy will guide you through God’s covenant with his people, from Adam and Eve to Jesus Christ, showing how God cares for his people and offers them mercy even after they stray from Him again and again. This 8-week series will be held every Monday from 6:00-7:45 p.m. beginning Feb. 3 at the…
Solemnity of St. Joseph
Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
CANCELLED ACTS Retreat for Men
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesSt. Mary's Assumption ACTS will hold an ACTS Retreat for Men from Mar. 19-22, 2020 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more information, contact Luke Welch at (318) 359-3372 or visit www.thestmarys.com
CANCELLED VIRTUS Awareness Training
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., Marksville• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Church, MARKSVILLE To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
CANCELLED VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Center, 440o Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
Arise Women’s Retreat
Holy Savior Menard Central High School 4603 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesFirst annual Arise Women's Retreat will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Holy Savior Menard High School. Father Derek Ducote will be our spiritual director on this day of faith formation for women. $40 fee includes light breakfast and lunch. For more information or to register, visit www. southerngrace-sic.com or call Wanda Campo…
Adult Faith Formation Series
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesDoors of Mercy will guide you through God’s covenant with his people, from Adam and Eve to Jesus Christ, showing how God cares for his people and offers them mercy even after they stray from Him again and again. This 8-week series will be held every Monday from 6:00-7:45 p.m. beginning Feb. 3 at the…
CANCELLED VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA. To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
CANCELLED ACTS Retreat for Women
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesSacred Heart of Jesus will hold an ACTS Retreat for Women from April 2-5, 2020 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more information, contact Cheryl Paul at (318) 308-5026 or visit www.jesusinpineville.com
CANCELLED Come and See Weekend at St. Joseph Seminary
St. Joseph Seminary 75376 River Rd, St. Benedict, LA, United StatesAny boy 16 years or older who is thinking about seminary or wants to know what seminary is like, is invited to attend this weekend visit to the seminary in St. Benedict, LA. There is no cost, and the seminary provides beds to stay. For more information and registration forms, please contact either Fr. Louis…
Good Friday
LA, United StatesEaster Sunday
LA, United StatesACTS Retreat for Women
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesCenlaACTS will hold an ACTS Retreat for Women from June 4-7, 2020 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more informaton, contact Mark Vilar at (318) 664-1366 or visit: www.cenlaacts.org
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., Marksville• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Church, Church Hall, MARKSVILLE. To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Plaucheville
Mater Dolorosa Church 3458 Hwy 107 S., Plaucheville, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — Mater Dolorosa Church, Plaucheville To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA. To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, NATCHITOCHES. To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 1:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA. To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of obligation.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA. To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, NATCHITOCHES. To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Plaucheville
Mater Dolorosa Church 3458 Hwy 107 S., Plaucheville, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — Mater Dolorosa Church, Plaucheville (was previously scheduled for August 25) To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Cottonport
St. Mary's Assumption School, Cottonport 850 Front Street, Cottonport, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Mary's Assumption School, Cottonport To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
All Saints Day
Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation.
All Souls Day
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.
ACTS Retreat for Women
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesSacred Heart of Jesus will hold an ACTS Retreat for Women from Nov. 19-22, 2020 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more information, contact Cheryl Paul at (318) 308-5026 or visit www.jesusinpineville.com
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Mansura
St. Paul the Apostle Church 1879 Leglise St., Mansura, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Paul the Apostle Church, MANSURA To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
VIRTUS Awareness Training
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph Catholic Center, 4400 Coliseum Blvd., ALEXANDRIA To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Patronal Feast day of the United States of America, a holy day of obligation.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
LA, United StatesLocally, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Church in Forest Hill, will celebrate this feast day with a 5:00 p.m. Mass at the church, in Forest Hill. There will be a dance and dinner afterwards at St. Martin Church, Lecompte. There will be much traditional/indigenous food, music and dancing throughout the night. There will not be…
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. — Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Church Hall), NATCHITOCHES To pre-register, go to virtus.org, and click on First Time Registrant (on left side of screen) to begin the registration process. For more information, call 318-445-6424 ext. 213.
Christmas Day
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, a holy day of obligation.
New Year’s Day
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God, a holy day of obligation.