Around the Diocese

Clothing Donated to Taylor House Women’s Shelter

Members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle donated 15 bags of clothes to the Taylor House Women’s Shelter as part of the 40 days-40 items challenge during Lent.

St. Joseph's Mansfield annual Mass at Rock Chapel on June 6th. Each year a joint mass is held with St. Joseph Mansfield and St. Ann's Stonewall with a dinner following the mass. Annual Mass at Rock Chapel Held

Chandler Smith of Monroe was selected for the rank of Eagle Scout in May. Chandler Smith, a student at River Oaks School and a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church (Monroe, LA), has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. This accomplishment represents almost 5 years of adventure, fun, work and dedication to the Boy Scout Troop program for Chandler, a member of Monroe Troop 76.

During the process of satisfying the requirements for the Eagle rank, Chandler performed community service, provided service and leadership for his troop and is currently serving as Patrol Leader. In addition to the traditional outdoor skills learning in Boy Scouts, Chandler has earned 25 merit badges including those from Emergency Preparedness and First Aid. His Eagle project entitled “Chandler’s Challenge” was to build 4 commercial grade picnic benches for the Desiard Street Shelter. With the overwhelming support of the community and through additional donations, Chandler was able to complete a total of six tables. Diocesian Teen Reaches New Rank

This is First Communion at St. Joseph with Fr. Jim Moran, DRE- Ramel Fields, Catechists- Juanita Ibarra & Cathy Stevens, and the CommunicantsGregorio Tlatenchi, Jack Chamberlin, & Tony Carter. First Communion Held at St. Joseph and St. John the Baptist C ongradtulations to the young men and women of the Confirmation Class of 2019. Father Francis Kamau, pastor, is shown with members of the class at St. John the Baptist.