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  • Baton Rouge Catholics officially return to mass Play Video

    June 6, 2021 2:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – 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. "It's time for people to come back... more »
  • With the installation ceremony behind him, Bishop Duca is looking ahead Play Video

    August 24, 2018 11:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE – It was a grand celebration at Saint Joseph Cathedral Friday afternoon. Bishop Michael Duca officially became the sixth bishop for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Now the work starts. Bishop Duca says the nerves are gone and he’s relieved the installation ceremony is over. “I'm... more »
  • WBRZ+ to broadcast Bishop's installation next week

    August 17, 2018 1:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Faithful will be able to watch the installation of the new bishop for the area’s Catholic community on television next week. The Most Reverend Gerard Duca will become the sixth bishop of Baton Rouge on Friday, August 24th. Duca, who has been the bishop of Shreveport... more »
  • Bishop serves Christmas meals; Discusses coming retirement Play Video

    December 26, 2017 12:05 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Bishop Robert Muench of the local Catholic diocese fed Christmas dinner to the needy at St. Vincent de Paul Monday – possibly his last as leader of the Church in Baton Rouge. Bishop Muench will turn 75 Thursday – the birthday bishops are required to retire.... more »
  • St. Louis King of France Church to close in November Play Video

    September 24, 2017 10:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE – St. Louis King of France Catholic School will close in May, the diocese Announced Friday. The closure comes as the parish church is consolidated with nearby St. Thomas Moore. In a letter to the school community, Reverend Michael J. Alello wrote the school cannot remain open... more »
  • Local bishop on events in Charlottesville: 'We cannot remain silent' about hatred

    August 17, 2017 1:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The head of the Catholic church in Baton Rouge asked the religious to fight hatred and not remain silent amid neo-Nazi marches and violence in Virginia recently. “[I am] condemning the shameful display of racism that took place last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia,” Bishop Robert Muench... more »
  • Baton Rouge Bishop responds to Pope's comments on LGBTQ community

    April 8, 2016 11:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Bishop Robert Muench is urging Catholics to read the Pope's latest apostolic exhortation, "Joy of Love". Pope Francis made international headlines today after the document was released because of his statements on acceptance, specifically to the LGBTQ community. He did not change the Catholic Church's official doctrine... more »

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