We write as shepherds entrusted with the care of souls and with promoting the dignity of every human person. Guided by the Gospel, the Catholic Church’s teaching that all life is sacred from conception to natural death, and concern for human dignity and care for the vulnerable. As Catholics, we believe in the God-given dignity

                                               Life and Dignity of the Human Person  Support legislation to reduce human trafficking and strengthen post‑care services, including the Metanoia Model, right to speedy trial and use of closed circuit so victims

This week, the USCCB issued this "Special Message" and launched the "You are Not Alone" initiative to provide support, accompaniment, pastoral care and public witness and advocacy. "As pastors, we, the bishops of the United States, are bound to our people by ties of communion and compassion in Our Lord Jesus Christ. We are disturbed when we see among

As Catholics, we take to heart Jesus’ invitation to follow the example of the Good Samaritan, who challenges us to “become neighbors to all” (no. 80). As a Church and a nation, we are polarized and divided. But as Pope Francis, and Pope Leo affirms, writes in Fratelli Tutti, we can seek “a better kind

  “Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Gaza and surrounding areas who are struggling to survive, protect their children, and live with dignity in dire conditions,” continued Archbishop Broglio. “The Holy Father continues to call for a cease fire and for aid to enter the territory, noting

The session was aimed at reforming both auto and home insurance with some success.  There is some concern with the potential impending Medicaid cuts on the State budget due to recent passage of federal legislation, but Senator Henry stated the State may be good in the short term. The following is a brief review following

                       Pastoral Statement                          July 8, 2025     “Our Commitment to Stand with You During this Challenging Hour”   As your shepherds, the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops are keenly aware of the recent

   “Count on all of us to stand with you during the challenging hour”   As your shepherds, your fear echoes in our hearts and we make your pain our own. While law enforcement actions to preserve order and ensure community security are necessary for the common good, we cannot turn a deaf ear to

Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops Legislative Review Week Ending 5/23/25 As we are nearing the important few weeks to the end of the session, below is a quick review of the last week. It was challenging as you will see. Life and Dignity of the Human Person We were able to move forward HB 383