Liturgical
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.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
LA, United StatesThe Office of Life and Justice is coordinating the Diocese of Alexandria’s participation in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in Alexandria on Jan. 21. Any donations of beads or bags of candy are greatly appreciated. Please drop items off at the Office of Life and Justice located in the St. Joseph Catholic Center…
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
LA, United StatesJanuary 22 has been designated the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” In all the dioceses of the United States, January 22 is observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity…
Solemnity of St. Joseph
Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Laetare Sunday.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.
Good Friday
Friday of the Passion of the Lord.
Confirmation – St. Rita, Alexandria
LA, United StatesConfirmation – St. Anthony of Padua, Bunkie
LA, United StatesDivine Mercy Sunday
Second Sunday of Easter, Sunday of Divine Mercy.
Confirmation – St. Frances Cabrini
LA, United StatesConfirmation – St. Alphonsus, Hessmer
LA, United StatesConfirmation – Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Alexandria
LA, United StatesConfirmation – St. Paul the Apostle, Mansura
LA, United StatesConfirmation – St. Mary’s Assumption, Cottonport
LA, United StatesConfirmation – Holy Cross, Natchitoches
LA, United StatesDeacons Mass of Renewal and Rite of Candidacy
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe Annual Deacons Mass of Renewal and Rite of Candidacy will be Saturday, May 11 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria at 10:30 a.m. Please encourage your parishioners to come and support their deacons and deacon aspirants at this special celebration. For more information, please contact Deacon Richard Mitchell at 318-445-6424 ext. 206 or email…
Confirmation – Immaculate Heart of Mary, Tioga
LA, United StatesConfirmation – St. Joseph, Colfax
LA, United StatesConfirmation – Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches
LA, United StatesConfirmation – St. Juliana, Alexandria
LA, United StatesJubilee Anniversary Mass for Priests
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 626 4th Street, Alexandria, LA, United StatesThe annual Jubilee Mass for Priests celebrating ordination anniversaries will be held Wednesday, May 29 at 12:05 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be the main celebrant and the homilist will be Msgr. Steve Testa.
Confirmation – Mary, Mother of Jesus, Woodworth
LA, United StatesConfirmation – St. Anthony of Padua, Natchitoches
LA, United StatesConfirmation – Sacred Heart, Moreauville
LA, United StatesConfirmation – St. Genevieve, Brouillette
LA, United StatesPentecost Sunday
Solemnity of Pentecost.
The Most Holy Trinity
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
Confirmation – Sts. Francis and Anne, Kolin
LA, United StatesThe Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Confirmation – Mater Dolorosa, Plaucheville
LA, United StatesConfirmation – Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pineville
LA, United StatesConfirmation – St. Francis de Sales, Echo
LA, United StatesSolemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of obligation.