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Gayle Benson, Archbishop Checchio pitch New Orleans during ‘moving’ visit with Pope Leo
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (360+ words) Gayle Benson pitched a papal visit to New Orleans during her Monday meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in Rome. Among the discussion topics during the 35-minute meeting were Pope Leo's family ties to New Orleans, the efforts…...
A 50 year-old Baton Rouge Catholic church renews its spirit with renovation. See what's changing.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (976+ words) The bronze statue of St. Patrick at the St. Patrick Catholic Church campus." The parishioners of Baton Rouge's St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane in Baton Rouge, have waited a long time for a church refresh." This year, all of…...
St. Joseph remembered with altar in Tickfaw
1+ week, 2+ day ago (47+ words) St. Joseph remembered with altar in Tickfaw'The Advocate Our Lady of Pompeii Church in Tickfaw honored St. Joseph's Day with an altar featuring Italian delicacies and statues. Before that altar was opened to the public, the rosary was recited in…...
More than 400 people visit St. Joseph's altar at Immaculate Conception Church
1+ week, 2+ day ago (102+ words) More than 400 people visit St. Joseph's altar at Immaculate Conception Church'The Advocate People lined up Saturday to view the St. Joseph's Altar in Immaculate Conception Church's hall in Denham Springs. More than 400 visitors were treated to homemade cookies that totaled…...
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1+ week, 5+ day ago (12+ words) new church (002).jpg'The Advocate The new renovated sanctuary with new crucifix....
Immaculate Conception Church volunteers keep St. Joseph's Altar tradition going
2+ week, 2+ day ago (736+ words) Volunteers with dozens of cookies prepared for a St. Joseph's Altar in Denham Springs. Rosie Moak looks over a book of recipes March 3 she compiled to assist with the cooking for the upcoming St. Joseph's Day Altar at Immaculate Conception…...
Religion Briefs:New York bishop will visit St. Margaret's on March 15. Here are the details.
2+ week, 5+ day ago (202+ words) The Rev. Allen K. Shin, Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, will visit'St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 12663 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, on Sunday, March 15, for a morning of worship and a public presentation on faith and public life. Shin…...
Letters: Regarding immigrants, Christians should know there is a higher law
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (325+ words) Michael Chol's recent letter treats "illegal" as if it ends the moral analysis. However, Christians have never believed that legality equals righteousness. In fact, the central figure of Christianity died as a convicted criminal under the laws and procedures of…...
Letters: Catholic Church leaders should not side with law-breaking illegal immigrants
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) The Reverend Cary Bani and Bishop Michael Duca conduct the blessing of the graves service at St. Joseph's Cemetery on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I experienced dismay followed by anger when the letter from Bishop Michael Duca regarding…...
A walk around St. Vincent de Paul Chapel's meditation garden on La. 1 in Innis, Louisiana
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (71+ words) A walk around St. Vincent de Paul Chapel's meditation garden on La. 1 in Innis, Louisiana'The Advocate A walk around St. Vincent de Paul Chapel's meditation garden on La. 1 in the small town of Innis, Louisiana. The chapel is a mission…...