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Pastor’s Corner – August 30, 2020

  PASTOR’S CORNER August 29 – 30, 2020   IV. INDULGENCES On January 21 and April 16, 2020, Bishop Deshotel petitioned the Apostolic Penitentiary to grant a plenary indulgence to those who visit any of the 13 churches or mission chapels in the Diocese of Lafayette dedicated to St. Joseph. This assumes the fulfilling of… Read More »

Pastor’s Corner – August 2, 2020

  PASTOR’S CORNER August 1 – 2, 2020   The Year of St. Joseph (August 16, 2020 – May 1, 2021) 150 years ago, Pope Pius IX declared St. Joseph as the Universal Patron of the Church.  In light of this anniversary, Bishop Deshotel has established a year of St. Joseph in the Diocese of… Read More »

Pastor’s Corner – July 5, 2020

  Pastor’s Corner July 4-5, 2020 My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In these chaotic and uncertain times that we are living in there are many unknowns.  As our state and nation implement new directives and remove or reduce restrictions placed upon us, we look forward to getting out and enjoying our summer breaks… Read More »

Pastor’s Corner – June 28, 2020

    Pastor’s Corner June 27 – 28, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, Eucharistic Adoration is a long tradition in the Catholic Church and in our parish.  In recent years it has declined in popularity and commitment from willing Catholics to spend an hour before the Blessed Sacrament in adoration.  The need… Read More »