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BATON ROUGE - Parishioners gathered for morning mass at St. Josephs Cathedral in downtown Baton Rouge Sunday and offered prayers on the feast day of St. Joseph.

BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of Catholic churchgoers took the afternoon to attend Mass at the Saint Josephs Cathedral in downtown Baton Rouge for Ash Wednesday.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that his mother, Dora Jean, passed away.

As many restrictions put in place for the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, some Catholic dioceses around the country are returning to offering consecrated wine in the chalice for Communion.

As many restrictions put in place at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, some Catholic dioceses around the country are returning, or already have returned, to offering consecrated wine in the chalice for Communion while others are waiting to do so.

The Office of Governor John Bel Edwards, putting Louisiana first..

Dr. Mary Patricia "Pattie" Davis has been appointed as the new superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Diocese changes back-to-school policy amid pushback from community 17 hours 49 minutes 37 seconds ago Thursday, July 15 2021 Jul 15, 2021 July 15, 2021 8:33 PM July 15, 2021 in Top Story Source: WBRZ Share: BATON ROUGE - The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge has changed course on mask requirements for students after sweeping backlash from parents.  Bishop Michael Duca released a statement Thursday, saying masks will be optional for students returning to school for the fall 2021 semes...

A little more than one year ago, catholic churches were closed for Sunday mass to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Sunday morning, the Bishop officially welcomed back parishioners as he brought back the obligation to attend mass in person.

Bishop Michael Duca with the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge issued the statement on Friday