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Fête-Dieu du Mississippi

Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 7/30/24

Donaldsonville River Rally ~ Wednesday August 14th, 2024, Crescent Park

The Fête-Dieu du Mississippi, “Blessing Louisiana and the Mighty River,” will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14 – Thursday, Aug. 15. The event will begin with an 8 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, 412 North St., ... Read More »

Diocese to Host Synod Listening Session March 18, 2024

Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 3/09/24

Dear Brothers and Sisters: In late 2021 and early 2022, the Diocese of Baton Rouge responded to Pope Francis’ call for the entire Church to engage in a synodal process officially entitled Toward a Synodal Church:  Communion, Participation, Mission.  This three-year process began in October of 2021 with each individual ... Read More »

The Eucharistic Revival

Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 11/15/22

That the People in Our Land Might Encounter Jesus in a Living and Personal Way in the Most Holy Eucharist

https://diobr.org/eucharisticrevival 

“A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will take out of your flesh the heart of stone ... Read More »

40 Days' Journey

Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 2/17/21

How is the Lord calling you to grow this Lent?

The Lenten season is a time when Catholics of all ages are invited to ponder the life and death of Christ through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Whether is be by reading Scripture each day, fasting from wordly pleasures or giving ... Read More »

Important Message from Most Reverend Michael Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge

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 »

Way of the Cross & Lenten Lite Meals (Sponsors Requested)

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 »

Divine Mercy Mass & Chaplet

Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 1/27/20

Begins Tuesday, February 18th.  Mass at 6:00pm, Chaplet at 6:30pm.

Fr. Matthew's Introduction

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 »

Fr. Matthew Dupre, New Pastor of Ascension and St. Francis Catholic Churches

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 »

Sacred Ordination to the Priesthood - Timothy Andrew Grimes - 5/25/19

Posted by Mrs. Lydia Christian on 5/14/19

By his excellency Michael G. Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge, Saturday, May 25th, 2019

10:00am St. Joseph Cathedral401 Main StreetBaton RougeReception to follow in the cathedral hall.