Diocesan Events

February 10 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
Diocesan Pro-Life Oratory Contest
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
This contest is for high school juniors and seniors.  Additional information and registration forms can be found at https://diolaf.org/2020-pro-life-oratory-contest.  The deadline to register is February 3.  Additional questions may be directed to the Office pf Pro-Life Apostolate at 337.261.5598. 

February 14 (2:00 p.m.)
Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass 
St. Joseph Church, Rayne
The annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass will be celebrated by Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel. Pre-registration by no later than January 31, 2021 is required for all couples who wish to be honored as they celebrate 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years of married life during the year 2021.  Registration may be completed online at https://diolaf.org/marriage-anniversary-mass-information. 

February 20-21
Safe Haven Sunday
“Safe Haven Sunday” will be held on February 20-21, 2021. Due to the pandemic, Safe Haven Sunday books will be available directly through Clean Hearts website. The theme for 2021 is “Connected: How Strong Family Relationships Lead to Internet-Safe Kids”. Resources, including this year’s FREE Ebook, are available through our website, https://www.diolaf.org/safehaven.

March 1
Deadline for Poster Contest for 2022 Pro-Life March
The Office of Pro-Life Apostolate invites all high school students to participate in the promotional poster contest for the 2022 rally/march/prayer service. This is a great opportunity for students to think about how they support our value as human beings from conception until natural death.  Be creative and express your advocacy of the born and unborn! For more information and rules for contest, please visit www.diolaf.org/pro-life. 

April 9-11
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.

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.