See our video below about our schools response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Baccalaureate Mass Celebration: Class of 2020
Saturday, May 23      5:00 pm
St. Joseph Chapel, Catholic Life Center

Celebrate the Class of 2020 High School Seniors with the Most Reverend Bishop Michael Duca and Dr. Melanie  Palmisano at St. Joseph Chapel online with a Baccalaureate Mass for all graduates.

How to view - 2020 Baccalaureate Mass Invitation

Baccalaureate Mass Program

Catholic Schools, in cooperation with the Governor’s Office during the COVID-19 pandemic will close for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Each school will continue to communicate policies and procedures for online lessons directly to parents and students.  While students and faculty are working off-site, credit for attendance will continue to be given.
At this time, the Diocese of Baton Rouge continues to ensure a safe and healthy environment by following the guidelines and regulations established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Louisiana Governor’s Office and the Louisiana Department of Health Services. 
As the situation evolves, we will continue to meet and take appropriate actions to keep the faithful of the diocese informed and safe.  We ask for your prayers during this time to help keep everyone healthy.
 

Testimonial videos of our Distinguished  Graduates and the impact of a Catholic education!

Catholic Schools Office Annual Report

Catholic school leaders in the Diocese of Baton Rouge have been collaborating with each other and consulting with health care experts as they formulate plans for reopening sites in August.  Students are looking forward to reconnecting with their friends, and faculty are excited about returning to school campuses.  All schools will resume classes in early-August in compliance with regulations in force at that time. They are expected to include face masks for students and staff, increased regular handwashing and cleaning practices, and appropriate social distancing.   School-specific information for reopening will be communicated to parents by the principals the week of July 20.
 
Catholic schools  in our diocese partner directly with parents on requests for remote learning support. It is important for students to have social interaction at school for their holistic development, so the ideal is for students to return to classrooms and develop relationships with teachers and their peers.  However, if a need arises that warrants online learning support, Catholic schools are ready to consider that as a solution for individual situations. 

Catholic Schools Week Special Section in the Catholic Commentator

Evangelize Hearts,    
         Educate Minds, 
                 Encourage Talent, 
                       Embrace the Future!

The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

The Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program will offer Free Breakfast and Lunch curbside pickup service for all students in Baton Rouge, Prairieville and Independence.  This service is for all students 18 years of age and younger regardless of school enrollment.   

 
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