Diocesan Events

July 25-31
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
Sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), this national event is celebrated annually during the week of the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25). The encyclical articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood.  The dates also mark the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. This year’s theme is “To Have, To Hold, To Honor.”

Additional information is accessible through usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/national-nfp-awareness-week. 

Spanish social media graphics are available at usccb.org/es/node/51698/2021-national-nfp-awareness-week-social-media-graphics.  

A Prayer and Liturgy Guide is available at usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/prayer-and-liturgy.

Daily Readings and Homily Help for the week of July 25-30th is available at : usccb.org/resources/2021%20NFP%20Week%20Homily%20Notes%20Cahall.pdf

July 25
NFP Week Celebrates Grandparents
Pope Francis declared the fourth Sunday in July as World Day for Grandparents. Please visit usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/nfp-week-celebrates-grandparents.

August 21
Bishop’s Pro-Life Rose Dinner
River Oaks Catering and Event Center, Lafayette
Tickets are currently available for the Diocese of Lafayette's annual Bishop’s Pro-Life Rose Dinner, sponsored by the Diocesan Pro-Life Apostolate Office.  For purchasing information, please contact the office at 337.261.5607 or visit diolaf.org/bishopsdinner.  Proceeds from this event will benefit six area pregnancy centers:  Women’s Center of Lafayette, A Pregnancy Center and Clinic, The Unexpected Pregnancy Center, Vermillion Women’s Resource Center, The New Life Pregnancy Center and Opelousas Pregnancy Center.

September 21 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon)
Respect Life Meeting for Pro-Life Coordinators
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
For additional details please contact the Office pf Pro-Life Apostolate at 337.261.5598.

October 1-3
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat 
A Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat is an opportunity for any man, woman, couple, grandparent, sibling, or anyone who struggles with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. The retreat begins on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday at 3:00 p.m.  For more information about the retreat weekend and/or to register contact the Diocese of Lafayette, Office of Pro Life Apostolate at 337.261.5598. Pre-registration for retreats is required.  All inquiries are confidential.

January 15
Diocesan Rally & March for Life

Save the date!  The 2022 Diocesan Rally and March for Life will take place at Parc International in downtown Lafayette.  After the rally, participants are invited to march to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for Adoration. Those who are interested in volunteering to pray a rosary during the march should contact Kelley Chapman at kchapman@diolaf.org.