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Religious Freedom Week: Strength in Hope
LA, United StatesReligious freedom gives us the space to carry out the mission that Jesus has entrusted to the Church. Religious freedom means that Catholics, and all people of goodwill, are free to seek the truth and to live in accordance with that truth, and so to strengthen our common life as a nation. Beginning June 22,…
Healing Service
St. Patrick Church, Ferriday 601 Florida Ave., Ferriday, LA, United StatesThere will be a Mass with special prayers for healing afterwards at St Patrick Church, 601 Florida Ave., Ferriday. Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by Healing Service immediately afterwards.
Supper with the Seminarians, Campti
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 119 Tally Street, Campti, LA, United StatesJoin us for Supper with the Seminarians and help support our men in priestly formation! Meet our seminarians and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared and served by them! Bring your friends and family ...everyone is invited! This event is free, but donations are welcome and will be used to assist in funding our Seminarians’ education.…
Anniversary Mass for Fr. Taylor Reynolds
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesFather Taylor Reynolds will be offering an Anniversary Mass for his 5 years of priesthood (and thanksgiving for being home from his studies in Rome) on June 28 at the 12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria. That date is his actual ordination anniversary as well as the Feast of the Sacred Heart.…
Heart of Kateri Circle Meeting
Tekakwitha National Conference Headquarters 2225 N. Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe monthly Heart of St. Kateri Circle meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Tekakwitha Conference Center on 2225 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA. This week we'll have our regular prayer time, study on Herman Ray's 2018 talk at the Conference in Tacoma, WA. We'll be sharing our experiences…
VBS, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., Marksville“Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good!” Vacation Bible School will be held July 8-12, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the parish Hall at St. Joseph Church in Marksville. All children Ages 5-10 years are invited. The week will include scripture, prayer, music, games, arts, crafts, learning & fun! Snacks will be provided. Registration…
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.
VBS, Alexandria
St. Rita Church 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesSt. Rita Church will hold VBS: “Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good!” from July 15-19, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for children entering PreK through 6th Grade. Free for registered parishioners, $25 for everyone else. For more information, contact Courtney Brinkman at (318) 445-7141, ext. 217 or cbrinkman@strita.org.
VBS, Pineville
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 600 Lakeview St., Pineville, LA, LA, United StatesVacation Bible School, Pineville • July 15-19 Come join us for Vacation Bible School this summer at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Pineville! The dates are July 15-19 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. For ages Pre-K to 6th grade. For more information about emailleiagraham@yahoo.com. We will also have “VBS X” for our 7-12th grade youth, also…
2019 Tekakwitha Conference, Sharonville, OH
LA, United StatesHeart of St. Kateri meeting in July of 2019 will be cancelled due to the 2019 Tekakwitha Conference held in Sharonville, OH July 17-21, 2019. The week of our Kateri Circle meeting we will be boxing Gift Shop items, conference materials, and equipment so we will meet the next month which is August, 14, 2019…
Supper with the Seminarians, Simmesport
Christ the King Church 705 Main St., Simmesport, LA, United StatesJoin us for Supper with the Seminarians and help support our men in priestly formation! Meet our seminarians and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared and served by them! Bring your friends and family ...everyone is invited! This event is free, but donations are welcome and will be used to assist in funding our Seminarians’ education.…
Supper with the Seminarians, Winnsboro
St. Mary Church 1712 West St., Winnsboro, LA, United StatesJoin us for Supper with the Seminarians and help support our men in priestly formation! Meet our seminarians and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared and served by them! Bring your friends and family ...everyone is invited! This event is free, but donations are welcome and will be used to assist in funding our Seminarians’ education.…
Heart of Kateri Circle Meeting
Tekakwitha National Conference Headquarters 2225 N. Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe monthly Heart of St. Kateri Circle meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Tekakwitha Conference Center on 2225 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA. This week we'll have our regular prayer time, study on Herman Ray's 2018 talk at the Conference in Tacoma, WA. We'll be sharing our experiences…
Empowered! Back-to-School Bash, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleThe Empowered: Back-to-School Bash! for all youth entering 5th-9th Grade will be held Saturday, August 3 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church Hall, Marksville. Join us for a final summer celebration and allow Jesus to “empower” you for the new school year! The day will include live Christian music by local artists, food,…
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Natchitoches
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA, United States6:00 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.
Orientation for New Parents, OLPS School
Our Lady of Prompt Succor School 420 21st Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesOur Lady of Prompt Succor School, Alexandria, will have an Orientation for New Parents to the school on Tuesday, August 6 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. All parents new to OLPS School are encouraged to attend this meeting in the Madonna Room.
OPEN HOUSE, Cottonport
St. Mary's Assumption School, Cottonport 850 Front Street, Cottonport, LA, United StatesSt. Mary's Assumption School in Cottonport will hold their Open House on Wednesday, August 7 from 2:00-7:00 p.m.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United States• 2:30 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.
ACTS Retreat for Teens
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesCenlaACTS will hold an ACTS Retreat for Teens from Aug. 8-11, 2019 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more informaton, contact Mark Vilar at (318) 664-1366 or visit: www.cenlaacts.org
ACTS Retreat for Men
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesSacred Heart of Jesus will hold an ACTS Retreat for Men from Aug. 8-11, 2019 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more information, contact Cheryl Paul at (318) 308-5026 or visit www.jesusinpineville.com
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Marksville
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., Marksville6:00 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.
OPEN HOUSE, Alexandria
Our Lady of Prompt Succor School 420 21st Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesOPEN HOUSE at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School • August 11 Our Lady of Prompt Succor School will hold their Open House on Sunday, August 11 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Students can bring their school supplies and meet their Home Room Teacher.
First day of classes for all Catholic Schools
LA, United StatesFirst day of classes for all Catholic School of the Diocese of Alexandria.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of obligation.
2019 Bulldog Kids Triathlon
LSUA 8100 US-71, Alexandria, LA, United StatesRegister now to participate in the annual Bulldog Kids Triathlon! The Bulldog Kids Tri is a community event open to ALL children between the ages of 3-14. It's not a competition, it's an experience for kids! Kids will participate in three events: swimming, biking and running. It will take place on the beautiful campus of…
SOAR! Back-to-School Rally, Menard
Holy Savior Menard Central High School 4603 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us for Holy Savior Menard’s SOAR! Back-to-School Rally and Meet OUR Eagles: faculty, staff, alumni and students! We will celebrate Mass following a pep rally and with blessing the lighting of the Cross on the roof of the Chapel for the first time during a special ceremony.
Men’s Silent Retreat
Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House 214 Church St., Grand Coteau, LA, United StatesMen's Silent Retreat • August 22-25 Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau is a facility that invites folks to walk away from the world– to retreat from the over-busyness of everyday life and to embrace a time that offers rest and spiritual healing. Retreat silence supports our listening to God’s gentle…
ACTS Retreat for Men
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesCenlaACTS will hold an ACTS Retreat for Men from Aug. 22-25, 2019 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more informaton, contact Mark Vilar at (318) 664-1366 or visit: www.cenlaacts.org
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Alexandria
St. Joseph Catholic Center 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA, United StatesSt. 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.
ACTS Retreat for Women
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesSt. Joseph ACTS will hold an ACTS Retreat for Women from Sept. 5-8, 2019 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more information, contact John Gary Dauzat at (972) 333-3490 or jdauzat@crcins.com
Heart of Kateri Circle Meeting
Tekakwitha National Conference Headquarters 2225 N. Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe monthly Heart of St. Kateri Circle meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Tekakwitha Conference Center on 2225 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA. This week we'll have our regular prayer time, study on Herman Ray's 2018 talk at the Conference in Tacoma, WA. We'll be sharing our experiences…
Annual Fall Fair, Evergreen
Church of the Little Flower 2912 Main St., Evergreen, LA, United StatesChurch of the Little Flower's annual Fall Fair will be held Sept. 14-15 beginning after 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday. There will be Bingo all weekend, children's games on Saturday evening, sweet shop, country store, silent auction. Jambalaya and hamburgers will be available on Saturday. Sunday dinner will be roast beef plates with all the…
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Bunkie
Brother Francis Center 610 Rose St., Bunkie, LA, United States• 6:00 p.m. -- St. Anthony of Padua Church (Brother Francis Center, 610 Rose Street), Bunkie 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 (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.
VIRTUS Awareness Training, Leesville
St. Michael the Archangel Church 604 South Fifth St., Leesville, LA, United States6:00 p.m., St. Michael the Archangel Church, LEESVILLE 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.
ACTS Retreat for Women
Maryhill Renewal Center 600 Maryhill Rd., Pineville, LA, United StatesSt. Mary's Assumption ACTS will hold an ACTS Retreat for Women from Sept. 26-29, 2019 at Maryhill Renewal Center. For more information, contact Luke Welch at (318) 359-3372 or visit www.thestmarys.com
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.
Heart of Kateri Circle Meeting
Tekakwitha National Conference Headquarters 2225 N. Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe monthly Heart of St. Kateri Circle meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Tekakwitha Conference Center on 2225 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA. This week we'll have our regular prayer time, study on Herman Ray's 2018 talk at the Conference in Tacoma, WA. We'll be sharing our experiences…
Heart of St. Kateri Circle Meeting
Tekakwitha National Conference Headquarters 2225 N. Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesOur "Heart of St. Kateri Circle" monthly meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Tekakwitha Office at 2225 N Bolton Avenue in Alexandria. We have new officers and will be electing a Secretary this month. We would love having anyone with a desire to learn more about St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Native American culture, praying…
St. Augustine Creole Festival 2019
St. Augustine Church 2262 Highway 484, Natchez, LA, United StatesThe St. Augustine Creole Festival begins Friday evening, Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. with a Fish Fry and music by DJ “Butchie Wutchie." Saturday and Sunday enjoy Creole Cuisine, games, and touring the church and cemetery which are on the National Registry of Historic Places. Masses will be celebrated Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m. and…
St. Joseph School Fair, Plaucheville
St. Joseph School 3406 Hwy 107 South, Plaucheville, LA, United StatesJoin us for the St. Joseph School Fair, Oct. 12-13! The fair starts after the 4:00 p.m. Mass at Mater Dolorosa Church in Plaucheville. Tons of good food will be available to enjoy including, fried catfish dinner cooked by the Knights of Columbus Council 2142. The dinners will include fried catfish, white beans, coleslaw and…
Cabrini Church Rosary Across the Nation
St. Frances Cabrini Church 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA, United StatesJoin us at 12:00 noon on Sunday, Oct. 13 at St. Frances Cabrini Church for the Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration until 1:00 p.m. as we pray for our country, for peace in the world and in the Church and for the conversion of sinners. For more information contact Ashley at (318) 445-4588.
Bishop’s Golf Tournament
Oakwing Golf Course 2345 Vandenburg Drive, Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe Annual Bishop's Invitation Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Oct. 14 (Columbus Day) at Oak Wing Golf Course in Alexandria. If you would like to purchase a sponsorship or enter a team, please contact Sandi Tarver at (318) 445-6424, ext. 209 or starver@diocesealex.org. All proceeds benefit the Seminarian Education Fund.
The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Our Faith Presentation
St. Joseph Church 141 S. Washington St., MarksvilleCome and hear the beautiful truth of the Church’s teaching on the Holy Eucharist from the Old Testament to the New Testament along with an evening of spiritual music and personal testimony! Deacon Brian Soileau will serve as the presenter at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville, on Tuesday Oct. 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m. All are…
Covenant Day Mass for Schoenstatt Movement
St. Mary's Assumption Church 820 Front. St., Cottonport, LA, United StatesCovenant Day Mass for Schoenstatt Movement • October 16 There will be a Covenant Day Mass at St. Mary's Assumption Church, Cottonport, to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Schoenstatt Movement. Mass will be on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 5:15 p.m., with renewal of the Covenant after Mass. There will be a light…
Faith in Action Leadership Training
Wesley Conference Center 2350 Methodist Parkway, Woodworth, LA, United StatesThe Diocese of Alexandria is partnering with the Shreveport Diocese and Central Louisiana Interfaith to put on the FAITH IN ACTION leadership training. Faith in action is a faith formation and leadership development training meant to strengthen the capacity of our churches to act on the Catholic social call to justice in practical ways in…
Faith in Action Leadership Training
Wesley Conference Center 2350 Methodist Parkway, Woodworth, LA, United StatesThe Diocese of Alexandria is partnering with the Shreveport Diocese and Central Louisiana Interfaith to put on the FAITH IN ACTION leadership training. Faith in action is a faith formation and leadership development training meant to strengthen the capacity of our churches to act on the Catholic social call to justice in practical ways in…
White Mass
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe annual White Mass for medical professionals will be celebrated at 12:05 p.m. on Oct. 18 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. Father Scott Chemino will be the principal celebrant and Father Joy Antony, priest chaplain at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital will be the homilist. All medical professionals and personnel are invited to attend.…
Taste of Creole
St. Juliana Church LA, United StatesPlease join us for the 15th annual Taste of Creole Festival on Friday, Oct. 18 at St. Juliana Church, 900 Daspit St., Alexandria. The chefs of our church parish will be serving up an extraordinary culinary feast! Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. For more information call (318) 445-6700.