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…
Junior League and Catholic Charities to honor workers affected by shutdown
Baton Rouge, LA—As a “Thank You” for their public service, on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Junior League of Baton Rouge and Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge are distributing baby supplies and a limited number of gas cards to people who work for the Federal Government.
Disaster Strikes! How can you help?
Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge offers these tips for helping after disaster
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. Continue reading…
Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge Immigration Legal Services awarded the 2018 American Immigration Lawyers Association Mid-South Pro Bono Champion
Baton Rouge, LA–Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) was recognized nationally for its work with immigrants as the recipient of the 2018 Midsouth Pro Bono Champion Award by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Continue reading…
