Diocesan Events

October 23 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
Workshop--Sacrament Series:  Baptism
St. Leo the Great Church, Lafayette
Presented by Rev. Dustin Dought, this workshop will lead participants to focus on the Rite of Baptism for Children by exploring its theology and therefore aiding catechists and teachers in using this ritual as a teaching tool.  The cost os $10 per person, with registration forms available at diolaf.org/christian-formation.  

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October 19 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Divorce Recovery Facilitator Training
Location TBA
The diocese's Office of Marriage & Family Life will hold a facilitator training session for those who are interested in volunteering their time to serve their parish or deanery as a trained facilitator for the Divorce Recovery program.  For further information please visit diolaf.org/divorcerecovery or call 337.261.5653.

November 02 
Remarriage in Christ 
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
Facilitators Rev. Jude Halphen, PhD; Deacon Mike Crain, LAC; and Luke Elliot, PhD will present this marriage preparation program especially catered to those who are entering their second marriage in the Catholic Church.  The day's discussions will include Life Skills Development, Theology of the Body, and Unique Issues of Blended Families.  Father Halpen will end the day by offering participatns the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation and the celebration of Mass.  To register or to request more information, please visit diolaf.org/foundations or contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life at 337.261.5653.

November 6 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
Workshop:  Sacrament Series:  The Importance of Holy Orders
St. John the Evangelist Church Hall, Jeanerette
Presented by Rev. Albert Alexander, this workshop will cover the theology of both the ministerial priest-hood and the priesthood of all the baptized. Drawing on the liturgy and his own experience as a priest and layman, Rev. Alexander will also provide some practical ways to apply this theology to the life of the Church today.  The cost os $10 per person, with registration forms available at diolaf.org/christian-formation.  

Please click here to access a printable PDF flyer/registration form.

November 09 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
"Come to the Well” Grief Retreat
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
All are invited to participate in this day of hope for those who have suffering the loss of a loved one.  To register please visit diolaf.org/come-to-the-well-grief-retreat or call the diocese's Office of Pro-Life Apostolate at 337.261.5598.

November 08-10
Come & See Retreat
St. Joseph Seminary College, St. Benedict, LA

It's time for the annual Fall "Come & See" weekend at St. Ben's.  Twice a year, St. Twice a year, St. Joseph Seminary offers this weekend live-in experience for men who are discerning a call to the priesthood.  If you’ve been talking or thinking about the priesthood, now’s the time for action: come and see for yourself, ask your questions, express your concerns, meet other seminarians and pray for God’s will.  Meals, accommodations, transportation, and prayer are all provided at no cost to you.  For more information please contact Fr. Patrick Broussard (Vocations Director) by telephone at 337.261.5690 or email at vocations@diolaf.org.

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November 23 (10:00 a.m.)
Mass of Remembrance
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Lafayette
In honor of the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on November 23, the Office of Marriage & Family Life will sponsor this special Mass of remembrance of those who lost their lives to suicide.  All those who attend are invited to bring a tabletop framed photo of their loved one to be displayed near the altar during the Mass.  For more information or to register the name of a loved one who died by suicide to be remembered during the Mass, please visit diolaf.org/remembrance-mass-registration or call 337.261.5653.

January 13 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Rosary Makers Meeting
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
All volunteers are invited to join the diocese’s Office of Pro-Life Apostolate on the second Monday of each month to construct pro-life rosaries to be distributed throughout the world.  For additional information please contact Trista Littel at 337.261.5598.

January 18
Diocesan Pro-Life Rally/March/Prayer Service
All pro-life supporters are urged to save this date for the diocese's Pro-Life Rally, March and Prayer Service.  The event will begin and Parc International in downtown Lafayette and conclude at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.  Further details are pending.

February 09 (2:00 p.m.)
Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass
St. Peter Church, Carencro
All couples who are celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60 or more years of marriage during 2020 are invited to register and be honored at the annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass to be celebrated by Msgr. W. Curtis Mallet.  Pre-registration is required by no later than January 31 and may be completed online at diolaf.org/marriage-anniversary-mass-information.  Additional questions may be addressed by contacting the Office of Marriage & Family Life at 337.261.5653.

February 10 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Rosary Makers Meeting
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
All volunteers are invited to join the diocese’s Office of Pro-Life Apostolate on the second Monday of each month to construct pro-life rosaries to be distributed throughout the world.  For additional information please contact Trista Littel at 337.261.5598.

February 12 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
Pro-Life Oratory Contest
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
All high school juniors and seniors are invited to participate in the Office of Pro-Life Apostolate's annual Pro-Life Oratory Contest.  Complete details, as well as the necessary registration and waiver forms, are available at diolaf.org/2020-pro-life-oratory-contest.  All forms must be submitted to the Office of Pro-Life Apostolate by no later than February 5.  First and second place prizes will be awarded, and the first place winner will receive the opportunitey to represent the Diocese of Lafayette at the state level of competion later in the year.  For additional information please contact Trista Littel at 337.261.5598.

March 09 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Rosary Makers Meeting
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
All volunteers are invited to join the diocese’s Office of Pro-Life Apostolate on the second Monday of each month to construct pro-life rosaries to be distributed throughout the world.  For additional information please contact Trista Littel at 337.261.5598.

May 11 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Rosary Makers Meeting
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
All volunteers are invited to join the diocese’s Office of Pro-Life Apostolate on the second Monday of each month to construct pro-life rosaries to be distributed throughout the world.  For additional information please contact Trista Littel at 337.261.5598.

June 8 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Rosary Makers Meeting
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
All volunteers are invited to join the diocese’s Office of Pro-Life Apostolate on the second Monday of each month to construct pro-life rosaries to be distributed throughout the world.  For additional information please contact Trista Littel at 337.261.5598.

July 13 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Rosary Makers Meeting
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
All volunteers are invited to join the diocese’s Office of Pro-Life Apostolate on the second Monday of each month to construct pro-life rosaries to be distributed throughout the world.  For additional information please contact Trista Littel at 337.261.5598.

August 10 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Rosary Makers Meeting
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
All volunteers are invited to join the diocese’s Office of Pro-Life Apostolate on the second Monday of each month to construct pro-life rosaries to be distributed throughout the world.  For additional information please contact Trista Littel at 337.261.5598.