Other (retreat houses, lay organizations, etc.)

August 02, 19, 22
Directed Retreat
Jesuit Spirituality Center, Grand Coteau
The Jesuit Spirituality Center specializes in offering personally directed retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.  Those who begin their retreat on August 19 may choose from an 8-day, 5-day, or 3-day option.  Those who begin on August 02 or 22 may choose either a 5-day or a 3-day option.  Additional information regarding registration and pricing may be requested by contacting the center at 337.662.5251 or 337.662.5252 (ext. 1).

August 15
Fȇte-Dieu du Teche 
All are invited to participate in Fȇte-Dieu du Teche, a Eucharistic boat procession along Bayou Teche, in conjunction with the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption.
 
The day will begin with the 8:00 a.m. celebration of a French Mass by Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel at St. Leo the Great Church in Leonville.  Immediately following the Mass will be a foot procession with the Blessed Sacrament and a statue of Mary to the nearby Leonville boat landing.  At 9:30 a.m. the boats will embark on a 37-mile waterway procession, making appointed stops for recitation of the rosary and Benediction in the following locations:

• 10:20 a.m.—Arnaudville (behind St. Francis Regis Church)
• 11:45 a.m.—Cecilia (behind St. Joseph Church)
• 1:35 p.m.—Breaux Bridge (pavilion behind St. Bernard Church)
• 3:15 p.m.—Parks (park behind St. Joseph Church)
• 4:45 p.m.—St. Martinville (Old Market Street)

Upon arriving in St. Martinville, a foot procession will commence to Notre Dame de Perpetual Secours, then to St. Martin de Tours, and finally down main street to Mater Dolorosa Chapel for Solemn Vespers and Benediction at 5:30 p.m.
 
Confessions will be heard in mobile units at each of the stops along the way throughout this holy day.  More information can be obtained by visiting our website at www.fetedieuduteche.org or by checking the Fete Dieu du Teche Facebook page.

August 15-October 7
Novena for Our Nation

Novena for Our Nation is a nationwide prayer campaign in which all are invited to participate by praying the 54-day rosary novena beginning August 15 (Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption) through October 7 (Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary).  Individuals can visit rosarycoasttocoast.com to receive daily novena reflections and/or more information about this event.

Please click here for a printable PDF flyer.

September 03, 06, 16, 19, 30
Directed Retreat
Jesuit Spirituality Center, Grand Coteau

The Jesuit Spirituality Center specializes in offering personally directed retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.  Those who begin their retreat on September 03, 16, or 30 may choose from an 8-day, 5-day, or 3-day option.  Those who begin on September 06 or 19 may choose either a 5-day or a 3-day option.  Additional information regarding registration and pricing may be requested by contacting the center at 337.662.5251 or 337.662.5252 (ext. 1).

September 20-22
Follow Me Retreat for Grieving Fathers
The Lodge in Butte La Rose (1031 La Salle St, Breaux Bridge, LA)  

Red Bird Ministries is offering an overnight weekend retreat at The Lodge in Butte La Rose for grieving fathers to experience hope, healing, and fellowship.  Follow Me, will be held on Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22, 2019.  Check in will be held on Friday from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Retreat concludes on Sunday at 11:00 am.  Men who have experienced any form of child loss are invited (including miscarriage, still birth, and the loss of an infant, child, adolescent, or adult child).  Early Bird Registration - $125 by 8/15/19. Late Registration - $150 by 9/8/19. Sponsorships are available. Space is limited. Register now at redbird.love/dadsretreat. 

Please click here for a printable PDF flyer.

October 05, 2019 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Infertility Day of Prayer
St. Thomas More High School, Lafayette

The "It is Well" Community will sponsor this day of reflection and prayer for women who are experiencing infertility.  The community is a ministry for women of faith who are experiencing infertility in any form.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and the day will include speakers, sharing with others, and prayer.  To register please visit itiswellcommunity. com, or to request further information please email itiswellcommunity@gmail.com.

Please click here to download a printable PDF flyer.

October 14, 17, 28, 31
Directed Retreat
Jesuit Spirituality Center, Grand Coteau

The Jesuit Spirituality Center specializes in offering personally directed retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.  Those who begin their retreat on October 14 or 28 may choose from an 8-day, 5-day, or 3-day option.  Those who begin on October 17 or 31 may choose either a 5-day or a 3-day option.  Additional information regarding registration and pricing may be requested by contacting the center at 337.662.5251 or 337.662.5252 (ext. 1).

November 11
Directed Retreat
Jesuit Spirituality Center, Grand Coteau

The Jesuit Spirituality Center specializes in offering personally directed retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.  Participants may choose either a 5-day or 3-day option for this retreat.  Additional information regarding registration and pricing may be requested by contacting the center at 337.662.5251 or 337.662.5252 (ext. 1).

December 02, 05
Directed Retreat
Jesuit Spirituality Center, Grand Coteau

The Jesuit Spirituality Center specializes in offering personally directed retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.  Those who begin their retreat on December 02 may choose from an 8-day, 5-day, or 3-day option.  Those who begin on December 05 may choose either a 5-day or a 3-day option.  Additional information regarding registration and pricing may be requested by contacting the center at 337.662.5251 or 337.662.5252 (ext. 1).