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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 » -
Diocese of BR: Fr. George Gensler added to list of credible accusations of sexual abuse by clergy
July 2, 2020 10:58 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Diocese of Baton Rouge reports that the diocesan list has added a new name to its list of credible accusations of sexual abuse by clergy. The following individual has been added to reflect the recent receipt of additional allegations: Fr. George Gensler Dates... 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 » -
Diocese reports investigation of sexual misconduct involving local priest Play Video
December 16, 2017 7:22 PM
GONZALES – The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge said it has informed civil authorities of an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a local priest, but its own internal inquiry has not substantiated the allegations. In a statement late Saturday, the Diocese released not only the name of the priest... more »