Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 9/04/20
Ascension of our Lord/St. Francis of Assisi have been generous in our initial response to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane Laura, and I thank you. Seeing the smiles and tears on the faces of our neighbors give me all the more passion to continue this good ... Read More »
Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 8/28/20
August 28, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I am grateful to God that the people of our diocese were mostly spared the ravages of Hurricane Laura. However, Hurricane Laura inflicted devastating and long-lasting damage to the people of the South West and North West areas of Louisiana, ... Read More »
Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 6/17/20
Celebration of First Communion, June 2020
Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 5/05/20
Dear Parishioners,Ascension and St. Francis has once again been asked to host a seminarian this summer. In fact, we have been asked to host a deacon intern who will be with us from June till October as we provide opportunities for him to gain experience and to put all ... Read More »
Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 3/14/20
To the Clergy,Religious and Faithful of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
In order to promote safety and health in public worship and to assist in alleviating undue anxiety among the faithful, especially the elderly and vulnerable, it is prudent to give an update about the coronavirus and how our ... Read More »
Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 3/11/20
Pornography has become more prevalent than ever. Over-sexualization in entertainment has become the new norm, and devices such as smartphones and tablet computers have given us too-easy, constant availability of and accessibility to harmful materials. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently issued a formal statement entitled ... Read More »
Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 2/06/20
The Way of the Cross devotion will begin Friday, February 28th thru Friday, April 3. Mass begins at 6pm at St. Francis.We are looking for individuals or group sponsors for the light meals; meals consisting of non-meat soups and sandwiches (egg salad, tuna, PBJ). If you would like to ... Read More »
Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 1/27/20
Begins Tuesday, February 18th. Mass at 6:00pm, Chaplet at 6:30pm.
Posted by Dana Schexnayder on 6/27/19
Dear Friends in Christ,
I want to take this opportunity to say how happy I am about my assignment to Ascension of our Lord and St. Francis of Assisi in Donaldsonville. I am looking forward to once again making my home along Bayou Lafourche. The Catholic Church has such ... Read More »
Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 6/05/19
Bishop Michael G. Duca has appointed Father Matthew Dupre pastor of Ascension of Our Lord Church and St. Francis of Asissi Church, both of which are located in Donaldsonville.
Father Dupre graduated from Ascension Catholic High School in his native Donaldsonville and was ordained June 6, 1998 by then-Bishop ... Read More »