News and Announcements

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Saturday Masses Cancelled - Potluck Lunch on Sunday!

02.12.2025:   St. Joseph Cathedral invites everyone to join parishioners and friends for a Mardi-Gras Gumbo Potluck Lunch this Sunday. And reminds parishioners that 4pm Saturday Mass is cancelled the 22nd and March 1 during the parades.

Candlemas - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

01.30.2025:   St. Joseph Cathedral wil celebrate the final holiday of the Christmas season with the 'Feast of the Presentation of the Lord' this weekend, Febryary 1 and 2, 2025. Fr Bani will bless the candles used in our historic church throughout the year,  and parishioners are invited to bring your candles from home to receive a special blessing at mass.

Father Gerard Young - Mass of Christian Burial

01.13.2025:   Mass was held this last Saturday to celebrate Fr. Young's life and priesthood. To celebrate with us please see our video page presentation.

Funeral Arrangements for Fr. Jerry Young

01.08.2025:   St. Joseph Cathedral, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30 am. Visitation begins at 8 am. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery

Closed for Hurricane

09.10.2024:   The offices of St. Joseph's Cathedral will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, September 11 and 12, to remain safe and secure due to the threat of Hurricane Francine.

Blessing of St. Joseph Altar Tuesday, March 19

03.11.2024:   The blessing of the St. Joseph Altar will be performed at noon mass on Tuesday, March 19. The ceremony will be followed with a traditional St. Joseph Day meal in the community center. 

"The Chair" video, highlighting the history of St. Joseph Cathedral and the Diocese of Baton Rouge

02.01.2024:  

First Restoration of Cathedral Stained-Glass Windows Completed

01.08.2024:   The stained-glass windows have inspired worshipers in St. Joseph Cathedral for more than 100 years. The cathedral community hopes to preserve their longevity for future generations.

The Catholic Commentator feature on the Stained Glass Window Restoration

11.21.2023:   Our diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Commentator, recently published an article on the restoration of our beautiful (and priceless) stained glass windows.

St. Joseph Cathedral working to Restore Stained Glass Windows

10.17.2023:   The stained-glass windows have inspired worshipers in St. Joseph Cathedral for more than 100 years. The cathedral community hopes to preserve their longevity for future generations.

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