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  • Franciscan High School closing its doors at end of school year

    May 9, 2023 5:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Catholic high school that opened just six years ago will close at the end of the current school year. Administrators at Franciscan High School have notified staff and students that they can no longer sustain operations. "Please know that all options to continue operating... more »
  • Hudson Fuller named new head football coach at Catholic Play Video

    December 21, 2022 3:03 PM

    On Thursday, Catholic pulled a double dip, signing 5 star Shelton Sampson to LSU and Hudson Fuller as the Bears' newest head coach. Fuller takes over for David Simoneaux who stepped down from the position earlier this month. This is the Baton Rouge native's second stint with the Bears.... more »
  • After unusual Ash Wednesday, a return to normalcy in Baton Rouge churches Play Video

    March 2, 2022 6:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With the Mardi Gras floats put away for another year, the party turned to penance on Ash Wednesday. A far cry from Carnival, Lent is a time to gather for prayer and repentance. "It's a day that we are looking forward to not only for... more »
  • No major injuries after van crashed through Kenner church Sunday morning

    February 6, 2022 5:10 PM

    KENNER - A van crashed through the wall of a Kenner church's choir room Sunday morning. Kenner police told WWL-TV that a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Short Street was in the parking lot when they turned on their van's ignition and shifted gears. ... more »
  • Hundreds of families in need of Christmas sponsors for Catholic Charities program Play Video

    November 24, 2021 9:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For 60 years, the Catholic Charities Center of the Diocese of Baton Rouge puts together a "Community Comes Together" program for Christmas, which matches sponsors with families in need. Through the decades, they have never seen such a low turnout of donors. Currently, 350 families... more »
  • 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 »
  • Baton Rouge Catholics can return to mass, don't have to wear masks

    May 21, 2021 7:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge area Catholics should now plan to return to mass, as normal, the Bishop said. In a letter to Catholics Friday, Bishop Michael G. Duca wrote of an official end to the dispensation that allowed the faithful an option to not attend weekly mass amid... more »
  • Baton Rouge Diocese easing COVID-19 precautions, will still require masks at mass

    May 3, 2021 5:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The city's Catholic Diocese will start easing COVID-19 precautions, Bishop Duca announced in a Monday news release. Duca plans on lifting his mass dispensation on June 6, signaling a return to church for parishioners. Duca also said that social distancing between parishioners can be reduced, following... more »
  • Diocese of Baton Rouge will still follow COVID guidelines from March 2020

    March 6, 2021 4:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Diocese of Baton Rouge announced on Saturday that it will not transition to the Phase 3 COVID guidelines. Catholic churches under the Diocese of Baton Rouge will still adhere to the COVID guidelines placed in March 2020. Wearing a mask is still mandatory inside the... more »
  • Black Catholics saving their own history in Louisiana Play Video

    February 15, 2021 1:21 PM

    From education and housing to the military, the fight for equality also extends to religion. There are eight historically Black Catholic churches in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. For Black Catholics, that connection is through both family and the community - keeping them tied to the church parishes... more »
  • Former Slidell pastor, Patrick Wattigny, arrested in Georgia on warrants for molestation

    October 23, 2020 11:28 AM

    SLIDELL - According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, the former pastor of a Slidell-area church was booked Thursday (October 22) night into a Georgia jail as a fugitive out of St. Tammany Parish, after detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office obtained warrants for his arrest on... more »
  • Diocese of Baton Rouge: Local Catholic schools to accept displaced students

    September 1, 2020 9:05 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Hurricane Laura's devastating impact on Louisiana has inspired a number of individuals and organizations to find ways to help displaced evacuees. One such organization is the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Its Catholic schools are opening their doors to displaced students from dioceses affected by Hurricane Laura.... more »
  • Return to mass light during first weekend of "Phase One" Play Video

    May 17, 2020 4:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE – For the first time in months, people were able to walk inside church Sunday and sit down in the pews. During phase one of reopening the economy, which began on Friday, the Governor is allowing church services to be held inside at 25 percent capacity. At... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: Prices staying low for Easter weekend

    April 9, 2020 2:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Well, it's shaping up to be an unusual holiday weekend, but it should still be easy - and relatively cheap - to enjoy boiled crawfish from the comfort of your own home. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index , the price of boiled crawfish in the... more »
  • Pope Francis accidentally tagged The New Orleans Saints in a tweet

    October 13, 2019 12:32 PM

    VATICAN CITY - Social Media is blowing up from NFL fans after a tweet was posted by Pope Francis. Five new Saints were said to be canonized in the Vatican City, and the Pope took to twitter to recognize them, unintentionally tagging the New Orleans Saints using the hashtag... more »
  • Suburban priests on updated clergy abuse list in Baton Rouge area

    January 26, 2019 6:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Almost a year to the day of a news conference where Baton Rouge Catholic Bishop Michael Duca revealed the list of local clergy members accused of sexual abuse over the past several decades, the church released the names of two additional priests tied to suspected abuse. Two... 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 »
  • Area church closing its doors after more than 100 years Play Video

    October 1, 2017 11:33 PM

    BAYOU PIGEON - The beginnings of St. Joan of Arc Parish Church in Bayou Pigeon can be traced all the way back to 1909, with services held in private homes. The current chapel has only been around for 14 years. "I tore the old one down. It broke... more »
  • Diocese to close BR church

    April 2, 2017 12:07 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Diocese of Baton Rouge announced Saturday that St. Pius X Parish has ceased functioning as a parish in the diocese as of May 31, 2017. The decision was made by Diocesan Bishop Robert W. Muench after several months of deliberation and consultation with St. Pius’... more »
  • Bishop clears Catholics to eat meat Friday

    March 15, 2017 2:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Going along with neighboring dioceses, the bishop here granted dispensation to Catholics who wish to eat meat as part of traditional feasts on St. Patrick's Day – Friday. Catholics abstain from eating meat on the Fridays of Lent. It puts the religious at odds with tradition... more »
  • Cristo Rey BR Franciscan High bids farewell to school president

    October 27, 2016 7:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The school president who led his Catholic High school through August’s historic flooding will retire at the end of this year. The Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School Board of Directors announced President James L. Llorens, Ph.D. retirement Thursday. Llorens was was one of... 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 »
  • Ash Wednesday marks beginning of Lent Play Video

    February 10, 2016 9:03 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Many Christians are heading to mass today to celebrate the beginning of Lent. Churches throughout the capital area will be holding Ash Wednesday services all day long. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. During the holy day, it's tradition for Christians to receive an ashen... more »
  • Local high schools playing in the Superdome Friday

    December 4, 2015 9:14 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Some local high school football teams will be in New Orleans today playing in their respective playoff title games. St. Mary will be taking on Southern Lab in the Division IV championship at 10 a.m. Parkview Baptist will face St. Thomas More in the Division II championship at... more »
  • November 18, 2015 Morning News Pop Play Video

    November 18, 2015 8:05 AM

    Here are today's top stories: Gov. Bobby Jindal suspends presidential campaign Catholic charities received death threats over refugee Bank robber caught on camera, still on the loose Rapid improvements Updates all day, every day: FACEBOOK | TWITTER more »

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