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An Open Letter from our Bishop
These are sad and difficult days. I know that you, like me, were horrified by the unjust death of George Floyd more than a week ago. While in police custody, unnecessary force was applied to this unarmed man to the point where he suffocated to death under the knee of the officer. Unfortunately, this selective, lethal force has occurred too often against African Americans. No human being, no matter the color of their skin, ethnic origin, or culture deserves to be treated in such a manner. Racism, expressed in any form, is a sin, a direct affront against God who created each and every human person in His image and likeness.
All of us should be determined that such an outrage should never happen in our country. We should protest such injustice in a peaceful way, demanding change in police procedure and at the same time a change of heart for every American. The “culture of life” calls all of us to have respect and reverence for the sacredness of every human life.
We have also witnessed rioting and looting in some of the large cities of our country. We know that some groups have used the tragedy of George Floyd to destroy businesses, steal from stores, and injure other innocent people. These actions do not honor the memory of Mr. Floyd nor work for needed reforms.
As Bishop, I ask all of you to join me in prayer for our country. Let us ask our Heavenly Father to change minds and hearts. May we grow to respect all human life, elect wise public servants who make good laws and who will establish a peaceful society. Hateful speech demeaning any human person should never be part of our public discourse. Let us teach our children love and respect for every human person.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel, D.D.
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Saturday, June 6, 10:00 AMOnline Livestream from the Cathedral of St. John the EvangelistRead More
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Thursday, June 11, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMDue to COVID-19, our weekly meetings will be held through Zoom. Please contact our office for more information, 337-261-5607Read More
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Thursday, June 18, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMDue to COVID-19, our weekly meetings will be held through Zoom. Please contact our office for more information, 337-261-5607Read More
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Thursday, June 25, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMDue to COVID-19, our weekly meetings will be held through Zoom. Please contact our office for more information, 337-261-5607Read More
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Thursday, July 2, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMDue to COVID-19, our weekly meetings will be held through Zoom. Please contact our office for more information, 337-261-5607Read More
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Thursday, July 9, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMDue to COVID-19, our weekly meetings will be held through Zoom. Please contact our office for more information, 337-261-5607Read More
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Thursday, July 16, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMDue to COVID-19, our weekly meetings will be held through Zoom. Please contact our office for more information, 337-261-5607Read More
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July 17 - July 19Bishop Tracy Center, Baton RougeRead More
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Thursday, July 23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMDue to COVID-19, our weekly meetings will be held through Zoom. Please contact our office for more information, 337-261-5607Read More
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Thursday, July 30, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMDue to COVID-19, our weekly meetings will be held through Zoom. Please contact our office for more information, 337-261-5607Read More
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Jeenah Moon, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Praying for George Floyd and all those who suffer from discrimination and violence in the United States, a top U.S. cardinal...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters TV By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Meghan Markle virtually returned to her alma mater, Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Los Angeles, for a surprise graduation...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) -- The Knights of Columbus called on the nation's Catholics to participate in a novena beginning June 7 to pray for national unity and an end...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Lim Huey Teng, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Building a healthier, better world depends on everyone, Pope Francis said in his message marking World Environment Day...
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