Mass Times
*Tuesday thru Friday 7AM at St. Francis Church
---SATURDAY VIGIL---
*Sat. Reconciliation 3-3:45PM
*Sat. Vigil 4 PM at Ascension Church
---SUNDAY MASSES---
*8:00AM at Ascension Church
*10:30AM at St. Francis Church
Office Hours
*Mon-Thurs 8am-12pm, 1pm-3:30pm
(Closed for Lunch 12-1pm)
*Friday 8am-1PM
Church Location
St. Francis Church: 818 W. 10th St. Donaldsonville LA 70346
Ascension Church: 716 Mississippi St. Donaldsonville LA 70346
Bulletins
Sun, Mar 17th
Welcome to the website of Ascension of Our Lord and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Churches in historic Donaldsonville, Louisiana - A Eucharistic Community since 1772. The establishment of our Catholic faith community pre-dates the establishment of Donaldsonville by 50 years at a time when the United States territory was still served by missionary clergy of the Catholic Church in Europe.
Staff
- Rev. Paul Yi, Pastor
- Rev. Tim Grimes, Deacon
- Dana Schexnayder, Secretary
- Sherry Breaux, Bookkeeper
- Susan Jumonville, Director of Religious Education
Removing hymnals from church
Beginning to remove old pews (circa 1960s)
Gums attached underneath old pews. Signs of repair.
Removing pews
All pews removed. Old tile still intact.
View from balcony. Tiles still intact.
Tiles removed. Removing staples that held down old tiles
Tiles completely removed.
Tiles removed.
Staples to be removed.
Beginning sanding of the old flooring dating from 1896
1st pass of sanding
1st pass of sanding at Blessed Mother's chapel
Repairing wood steps at sanctuary
Parish News
Holy Week 2018 Mass Schedule
Posted in Latest News on 03/27/18
Mass Schedule for Holy Week (3/27-4/1/18)
3/29 Thu -7PM (Ascension) Holy Thursday Mass Note: ... Read More »
Feb. 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule
Posted in Latest News on 02/13/18
Feb. 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule
-----Donaldsonville7AM St. Francis Church12PM Ascension Church12PM St. ... Read More »
Jan. 16-18, 2018 Winter weather cancellation / Closure
Posted in Latest News on 01/16/18
Daily Mass Cancelled: Wed., Jan. 17, 7AM Mass at St. Francis Catholic Church (Donaldsonville) due ... Read More »