The primary goal of the Bulletin Resources section of diolaf.org is to support all diocesan offices, church parishes, Catholic schools and lay organizations in publicizing one another’s Catholic events as they are scheduled to occur here in the Diocese of Lafayette.
Please click here for printable information on submission criteria and instructions.
Event announcements have been arranged according to date within the following categories:
Bulletin and newsletter editors are welcome to copy & paste these announcements to be used in their parish bulletins and/or organization newsletters.
Additional bulletin/newsletter resources made available by the Diocese of Lafayette include:
Diocesan Prayer Calendars (for priests, deacons, seminarians, & religious)
Calendar Advisories (from the Office of Worship)
Second Collection Schedule (from the Office of Financial Affairs)
Approved outside resources are also sometimes available to help raise awareness for and participation in various events, occasions, and/or liturgical seasons. Links to these items are found below.
NOTE: although many of these resources are also freely available for reprinting and public distribution, please take note of any exceptions/special instructions which may be indicated. If special printing/distribution permissions are required, it is the responsibility of each bulletin/newletter editor to obtain direct permission from the source provider.
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB):
Life Issues Forum (a bi-weekly column)
Word of Life (monthly pro-life resource available in English & Spanish)
Entre Amigos (monthly Latino perspective column available in English & Spanish)
Open Wide Our Hearts (news and resources on the USCCB's new pastoral statement addressing the evil of racism)