In Memory of Velma Jeanne Bradford McLelland

Velma passed from this life into the arms of her Savior, into eternal peace and joy in the Father’s house on Friday morning, April 17, 2026. Visitation will be at 6:00pm Monday, April 20 with Vigil Prayer Service to follow at 7:00pm, both at Rose-Neath Funeral Home,...

Pray for Shreveport

Our hearts are absolutely broken this morning as we try to process the news of the tragedy that hit our Shreveport community this past weekend. There truly are no words for the senseless loss of these eight innocent children. It’s the kind of news that leaves you...

In Christ, We Are One: Reflections on the 2026 Chrism Mass

The Chrism Mass is one of the most beautiful and significant liturgies in the life of any Catholic diocese. This year, on March 31, our community gathered at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans in Shreveport for this special celebration. With Bishop Malone presiding,...

Prayer for Peace: A Call from Bishop Francis I. Malone

“On the eve of Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Leo XIV has invited the whole world to join him in a prayer vigil for peace this Saturday, April 11. I join my brother bishops in asking all the faithful in our diocese to unite with the Holy Father in this special...

Mission Monthly April 2026: Faith Formation

A Lifelong Walk: Growing in Faith Together When we think about “Faith Formation,” many of us immediately picture a classroom full of second graders preparing for First Holy Communion. While those moments are a huge part of what we do, the mission of faith...