Mass Times
Tuesday - Friday 7:00am St. Francis
SATURDAY VIGIL
Reconciliation 3:00-3:45pm Ascension
Vigil 4:00pm Ascension
SUNDAY MASSES
8:00am Ascension
10:30am St. Francis
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, Jul 21st
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. Matthew Dupre, Pastor
- Dana Schexnayder, Secretary
- Sherry Breaux, Bookkeeper
- Susan Jumonville, Director of Religious Education
- Sandra Mistretta, Director of Liturgy and Music
- Raymond Templet, Maintenance Staff
- Stephen Schexnayder, Maintenance Staff
- Margaret Templet, Receptionist
- Sue Gomez, Receptionist
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
Fr. Matthew's Introduction
Posted in Latest News on 06/27/19
Dear Friends in Christ,
I want to take this opportunity to say how happy ... Read More »
Fr. Matthew Dupre, New Pastor of Ascension and St. Francis Catholic Churches
Posted in Latest News on 06/05/19
Bishop Michael G. Duca has appointed Father Matthew Dupre pastor of Ascension of Our ... Read More »
Vacation Bible School - 7/15-19/19
Posted in Latest News on 05/14/19
July 15th - 19th, 2019, forms can be found in the back of both churchesSt. ... Read More »