CCDBR update for 4/2/2020

Propelled by our Gospel Mission, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has shifted rapidly to respond to the COVID crisis.  During these days that couldn’t have been imagined a few months ago, Christ shows us that the incarnation should drive us into this world, not away from it.  Love mandates action, especially at times of great need, fear, and uncertainty.  And Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has been active. Continue reading…

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation back plans to expand Catholic Charities’ Early Childhood Education program

Catholic Charities announces $350,000 in grants to support rural families with children in preschool

New Roads, Louisiana – At a press conference today, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) announced an expansion of its early-childhood education programming in Pointe Coupee and St. Helena parishes thanks to grants from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation. Continue reading…

Join the Community Comes Together for Christmas. Sponsor a family.

Sponsor a family through Catholic Charities’ Community Comes Together for Christmas Program and make their season as joyous as yours! Many of the families served by Catholic Charities rely on the generosity of our donors at Christmas to make the holidays bright.
These single mothers, grandparents raising grandchildren, and seniors struggle throughout the year to make ends meet on meager budgets. This year, please give the gift of Christmas to those in need. Click here to learn more.

Disaster Strikes! How can you help?

Baton Rouge—After any disaster, the phones at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) start ringing. The staff at the agency brace for the calls from people wanting to help as news of the destruction unfolds.

Click here to donate.

“We aren’t surprised that people in Louisiana want to help” said David Aguillard, CCDBR Executive Director. “The people of South Louisiana are traditionally known for being some of the most generous in the country. Since the outpouring of support for the state after Hurricane Katrina, that tradition grew even stronger.” Continue reading…

Office closure 4/18 – 22

Our offices will be closed Thursday, April 18, due to bad weather. We will reopen Tuesday, April 23 after the Easter Holiday.

Downtown Way of the Cross set for Good Friday

Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Joseph Cathedral will host their annual Downtown Way of the Cross Good Friday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The procession begins at St. Joseph Cathedral, travels a 14-station route throughout the State Capitol grounds, returning to the steps of the Cathedral. Continue reading…

CCDBR holds annual meeting

On February 13, 2019, Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge staff, volunteers and board members celebrated the agency’s accomplishments of the past year, highlighted plans for the future and announced two awards. Gerri Hobdy, CCDBR Board Chair, presided over the event, and Bishop Michael Duca opened with a prayer. The agency’s annual report can be found here.  Continue reading…