Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, in consultation with the priests' personnel board, has announced the following pastoral appointments, effective January 15, 2021.

Want to find a meaningful way to help a family this Christmas?

Editor’s Note: In the coming months, Bayou Catholic magazine will feature eight guest columns by local priests, highlighting a different chapter of Pope Francis’ new encyclical Fratelli tutti, while exploring the importance of fraternity and friendship in society.

A lot of people are concerned that Christmas has become too commercial and that the religious significance has been taken out of the celebration. Taking a look at the symbols of Christmas reveals that Christ is everywhere!

Pope Francis: Consistent prayer strengthens us in times of tribulation

Who is the child born to Mary and adopted by Joseph?

Great reads for Christmas gifts

Can Saints dominance continue through rest of season, through playoffs?

At the beginning of the season of Advent, we are invited to pray and reflect on the fact Jesus will come again at the end of time. The second part of Advent focuses on preparing again to celebrate the first coming of Jesus in his historical birth.

Grief to Grace, a ministry of Christ the Redeemer Church parish in Thibodaux, seeks to help individuals and families through any situations in life which may cause them grief.

Pope Francis praises 'great' Saint Hildegard of Bingen

Why is Wisdom 3:1-9 a popular choice for funerals?

Guidelines for receiving Communion

Book Reviews

Brees washed up? Stats show otherwise.

Gratitude is a profound spiritual posture that we cannot afford to leave because it forms the heart of our interior life and our relationship with God.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops developed the Catholic Campaign for Human Development to continue Jesus' mission throughout the church.

The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week from November 1-7 in 2020.