Upcoming Events
Cathedral Office Closed
Time: Thursday, January 1
Cathedral office will be closed on January 1 and 2.
Mass
Time: Thursday, January 1 at 8:30 AM
Join us in the cathedral.
Respect Life Rally
Time: Sunday, January 11 at 2:00 PM
Location: Catholic Life Center
The “End of Life” Issues keynote presentation at the Bishop’s Respect Life Rally will be held on Sunday, January 11, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Catholic Life Center. Bring the whole family and come celebrate life with Bishop Muench!
Cathedral Blood Drive Registration - January 17th & 18th
Time: Saturday, January 17
Sign up for the January 25th Cathedral Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th. The sign-up tables will be located in the rear of the Cathedral following masses on these days. We invite you to sign up for the blood drive and give the gift of life.
Married Couples Retreat January 24th & 25th
Time: Saturday, January 24
Location: St. Joseph Abbey, Covington, LA
The theme for this weekend retreat is Hope! Call 504.830.3716 for more information or to register.
Beignets this weekend
Time: Sunday, February 22
Robert Cannon will be serving his delicious beignets this Sunday, after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.masses. Please join us.
25th and 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Time: Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 PM
Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Join Bishop Muench for the celebration of the Eucharist in honor of couples who will celebrate their wedding anniversary of 25 years, 50 years, 65 years or longer. The liturgy will take place on February 22, 2009 at 3 pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church located at 2250 Main Street in Baton Rouge.
Diocesan Rite of Elect at 2PM and 5:30PM
Time: Sunday, March 1
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge will hold the Rite of Elect Services at 2PM and 5:30PM on Sunday, March 1st at the Cathedral. Contact your individual church parish for additional information.
Rite of Sending
Time: Sunday, March 1 at 10:00 AM
The Rite of Sending for our Cathedral parishioners will be held during the 10 AM mass on March 1, 2009
Baptismal Seminar
Time: Monday, March 9 at 6:30 PM
Please contact the Cathedral office at 225.387.5928 in order to register.
Way of the Cross
Time: Friday, March 13 at 11:30 AM
Way of the Cross will be held each Friday during Lent at 11:30 AM
Bishop’s Day Event
Time: Sunday, March 15
Join us for the Bishop's Day celebration beginning with our Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. with Bishop Robert Muench, followed by a banquet to be held at Boudreaux's on Government Street. Watch your mail for invitations. For additional information, please call the Cathedral Office at 225.387.5928
Way of the Cross
Time: Friday, March 20 at 11:30 AM
Way of the Cross will be held each Friday during Lent at 11:30 AM
Way of the Cross
Time: Friday, March 27 at 11:30 AM
Way of the Cross will be held each Friday during Lent at 11:30 AM
Fill a Prescription Project Drive at Masses on 3/28 & 3/29
Time: Saturday, March 28
At all masses on March 28th and 29th, we will once again sponsor the Fill A Prescription for the Needy project for the St. Vincent DePaul Community Pharmacy. You can participate by removing the label from an empty prescription bottle at home and bring it to church with a monetary gift inside. The bottle can be placed in the FILL A PRESCRIPTION container or in the offertory plate. Empty bottles will be available.
Blessing of the Sick/Blessing with the Seelos Relic
Time: Sunday, March 29 at 12:00 PM
Following the noon mass. Please join us in the Cathedral.
Lenten Penance Service
Time: Tuesday, March 31 at 5:30 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Our Lenten Penance Service (in conjunction with Sacred Heart Parish) will be held here at St. Joseph Cathedral on Tuesday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. All are encouraged to attend.
Way of the Cross
Time: Friday, April 3 at 11:30 AM
Way of the Cross will be held each Friday during Lent at 11:30 AM
Holy Thursday Evening Mass of The Lord’s Supper
Time: Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 PM
Join us for the Maundy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper at 6pm. Following the mass, private prayer and reflection will be observed until 9pm.
Good Friday - The Lord’s Passion
Time: Friday, April 10
We will observe the following services on Good Friday:
-7 AM - Morning Prayer
-9 AM - Outdoor Stations of the Cross
-12 PM - Solemn Service of The Lord's Passion
-3 PM - Stations of the Cross (indoors)
Cathedral Office Closed on Good Friday
Time: Friday, April 10
The Cathedral Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday.
Holy Saturday - The Great Easter Vigil
Time: Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 PM
We will observe the following services on Holy Saturday:
7 AM - Morning Prayer Service
8 PM - The Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday Mass
Time: Sunday, April 12
There will be no noon mass celebrated on Easter Sunday. Masses will be at 8 and 10 AM only.
No Noon Mass
Time: Monday, April 13
There will be no noon mass on April 13th.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Blessing of the Sick/Blessing with the Seelos Relic
Time: Sunday, April 26 at 12:00 PM
Following the noon mass. Please join us in the Cathedral.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
First Eucharist
Time: Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 AM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Please join us at the 10 AM mass for the celebration of the First Eucharist, as well as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Adult Confirmation Class
Time: Thursday, May 7 at 6:00 PM
Location: Cathedral Parish Office
Adult Confirmation classes will begin on May 7th at 6 p.m. in the Parish Office. Any Catholic baptized adult parishioner wishing to be confirmed should contact the church office to register. 225.387.5928
Mother’s Day
Time: Sunday, May 10
We wish a “Happy Mother’s Day” to all mothers who are parishioners and friends of St. Joseph Cathedral Parish. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe as you continue to love and care for your families. Have a wonderful day!
Baptismal Seminar
Time: Monday, May 11 at 6:30 PM
Call the Cathedral Office to Register.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Cathedral Office Closed on Memorial Day
Time: Monday, May 25
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the Cathedral Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th.
Congratulations to Fr. Young!
Time: Monday, May 25
Congratulations to our rector, Father Gerard Young, on the 46th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood which will take place on May 25. We wish him all the best in the years to come!
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
4th Annual Day of Prayer and Fasting Service
Time: Friday, May 29 at 12:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Bishop Robert Muench will celebrate the Noon Mass here at the Cathedral on Friday, May 29, for the 4th Annual Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Dioceses in Louisiana for Protection during Hurricane season. Please join us on this special day as we pray for the safety of all residents of our area which may be affected by future hurricanes.
Priestly Ordination
Time: Saturday, May 30 at 10:00 AM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
You are invited to join Bishop Robert Muench, priests of our diocese, family and friends for the priestly ordination of Mark Beard and Paul Gros on Saturday, May 30th at 10 a.m. Please remember them in your prayer.
Diocesan Adult Confirmation
Time: Sunday, May 31 at 12:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Please join us for the celebration of the Diocesan Adult Confirmation Mass at Noon.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, June 2 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
15th Anniversary Organ Concert
Time: Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
On Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m., Dr. Peter J. Latona, Organist for the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in ‘Washington, D.C. will be guest organist commemorating the 15th anniversary of the installation of the organ “Providence” at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge. The concert is free of charge. Voluntary donations will be gratefully accepted. A reception follows the concert.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Farewell Celebration for Father Young
Time: Sunday, June 14 at 5:00 PM
Join us for a very special farewell celebration in honor of Father Jerry Young on Sunday, June 14, 2009 beginning with Mass at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral. Following the mass, a reception will be held at the Louisiana State Museum on Fourth Street.
If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, please call the Cathedral Office at 225-387-5928. In order to finalize plans with the caterer, we will need to obtain a count of those expecting to attend. Please call this week if you plan to join us.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
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Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Blessing of the Sick/Blessing with the Seelos Relic
Time: Sunday, June 28 at 12:00 PM
Following the noon mass. Please join us in the Cathedral.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Cathedral Office Closed
Time: Friday, July 3
Cathedral Parish Office is closed.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Baptismal Seminar
Time: Monday, July 13 at 6:30 PM
Location: Parish Office - Conference Room
Our Baptismal Seminars here at St. Joseph Cathedral are held the SECOND MONDAY of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Office Conference Room. If you are interested in attending, please call the Cathedral Office at 225.387.5928 to register for the seminar. Remember......
1) Couples are encouraged to attend the seminar during the early months of pregnancy.
2) Regularly scheduled Baptisms will be held on the third Sunday of each month. Baptisms at Mass and private Baptisms are considered only upon request.
3) If you are not a registered parishioner of the Cathedral, permission must be obtained from your pastor if you wish to have your child baptized at the Cathedral
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Installation of New Pastor - Reverend Paul D. Counce
Time: Sunday, July 19 at 10:00 AM
Please join us for the installation mass welcoming our new pastor, Very Reverend Paul D. Counce, J.C.L., M.C.L., at 10 a.m. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Parish Hall.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Blessing of the Sick/Blessing with the Seelos Relic
Time: Sunday, July 26 at 12:00 PM
Following the noon mass. Please join us in the Cathedral.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Missionary Appeal at all weekend masses
Time: Saturday, August 1
Missionary Appeal at all weekend masses
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Baptismal Seminar
Time: Monday, August 10 at 6:30 PM
Location: Parish Office - Conference Room
Our Baptismal Seminars here at St. Joseph Cathedral are held the SECOND MONDAY of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Office Conference Room. If you are interested in attending, please call the Cathedral Office at 225.387.5928 to register for the seminar. Remember......
1) Couples are encouraged to attend the seminar during the early months of pregnancy.
2) Regularly scheduled Baptisms will be held on the third Sunday of each month. Baptisms at Mass and private Baptisms are considered only upon request.
3) If you are not a registered parishioner of the Cathedral, permission must be obtained from your pastor if you wish to have your child baptized at the Cathedral
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Time: Saturday, August 15
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Not a Holy day of Obligation this year since it falls on a Saturday) Regular Mass schedule of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. vigil for Sunday.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Parish School of Religion Registration
Time: Sunday, August 23 at 11:00 AM
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
Parish School of Religion Registration for Students in Grades 1-12 (Parish Hall)
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Women in Spirit Meeting
Time: Thursday, August 27 at 12:00 PM
Join us for this event. Please RSVP to if you plan to attend
Ladies of the Cathedral Garage Sale
Time: Saturday, August 29 at 8:00 AM
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
The KC and Ladies of the Cathedral are holding a garage sale on Saturday, August 29, 2009, from 8 am until noon. Donations for this event will be welcomed. Please, no clothes. Contact Nan Nowak at 225-791-3107 for additional information. Also, come to shop. Thanks to all.
Parish School of Religion Class
Time: Sunday, August 30 at 11:00 AM
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall and Office
Parish School of Religion Class
Blessing of the Sick/Blessing with the Seelos Relic
Time: Sunday, August 30 at 12:00 PM
Following the noon mass. Please join us in the Cathedral.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, September 1 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Cathedral Office Closed on Labor Day
Time: Monday, September 7
Cathedral Office Closed on Labor Day
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
KC Installation of Officers
Time: Saturday, September 12 at 5:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Knights of Columbus Installation of Officers
Baptismal Seminar
Time: Monday, September 14 at 6:30 PM
Location: Parish Office - Conference Room
Our Baptismal Seminars here at St. Joseph Cathedral are held the SECOND MONDAY of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Office Conference Room. If you are interested in attending, please call the Cathedral Office at 225.387.5928 to register for the seminar. Remember......
1) Couples are encouraged to attend the seminar during the early months of pregnancy.
2) Regularly scheduled Baptisms will be held on the third Sunday of each month. Baptisms at Mass and private Baptisms are considered only upon request.
3) If you are not a registered parishioner of the Cathedral, permission must be obtained from your pastor if you wish to have your child baptized at the Cathedral
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Catechetical Sunday
Time: Sunday, September 20
Catechetical Sunday
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Women in Spirit Meeting
Time: Thursday, September 24 at 12:00 PM
Join us for this event. Please RSVP to if you plan to attend
Stewardship of Ministry Weekend
Time: Saturday, September 26
Stewardship of Ministry Weekend
Blessing of the Sick/Blessing with the Seelos Relic
Time: Sunday, September 27 at 12:00 PM
Following the noon mass. Please join us in the Cathedral.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral
Time: Wednesday, September 30
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral. Masses at 7 a.m. and Noon.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Baptismal Seminar
Time: Monday, October 12 at 6:30 PM
Location: Parish Office - Conference Room
Our Baptismal Seminars here at St. Joseph Cathedral are held the SECOND MONDAY of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Office Conference Room. If you are interested in attending, please call the Cathedral Office at 225.387.5928 to register for the seminar. Remember......
1) Couples are encouraged to attend the seminar during the early months of pregnancy.
2) Regularly scheduled Baptisms will be held on the third Sunday of each month. Baptisms at Mass and private Baptisms are considered only upon request.
3) If you are not a registered parishioner of the Cathedral, permission must be obtained from your pastor if you wish to have your child baptized at the Cathedral
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Respect Life Mass
Time: Sunday, October 18 at 10:00 AM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Diocesan Respect Life Mass celebrated by Bishop Muench at 10 a.m.
Carlow Choir Concert
Time: Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM
Carlow Choir Concert at 3 p.m. in the Cathedral.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Women in Spirit Meeting
Time: Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 PM
Join us for this event. Please RSVP to if you plan to attend
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Blessing of the Sick/Blessing with the Seelos Relic
Time: Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 PM
Following the noon mass. Please join us in the Cathedral.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Bonjour Louisiane 2009
Time: Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Two French musical groups of more than 80 singers and instrumentalists from Gires and Lyon, in collaboration with Everett Parker of Baton Rouge, will present “Louisiana Stories,” a multimedia presentation of Louisiana music. “Louisiana Stories” was premiered in March 2009 for the opening of the Grenoble Jazz Festival. Please join us at the Cathedral on October 27 for this free concert.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Masses in Remembrance of the Deceased
Time: Sunday, November 1
Please join us for special mass intentions in remembrance of deceased family, relatives, and friends of the Cathedral. Our services will be celebrated as follows:
November 1 -- 10:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Muench. Blessing of the Graves to be held at the St. Joseph Cathedral Cemetery following Mass.
November 1 -- 12:00 p.m. Mass Celebrated by Father Paul Counce. Remembrance of the Deceased Diocesan Knights of Columbus will take place at this Mass.
November 1 -- 03:00 p.m. Blessing of the Graves by Father Paul Counce at Highland Cemetery.
All Souls Day
Time: Monday, November 2
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
All Souls Day masses will be held at 7 a.m. and Noon.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Grand Day honoring Grandparents and Grandchildren
Time: Sunday, November 8 at 12:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
“GRAND DAY” AT ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL
Honoring Grandparents and Grandchildren
Sunday, November 8 - 12:00 Noon Mass celebrated by Father Paul
Four Corners Celebration – 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
The Greater Baton Rouge Children’s Chorus will sing special selections at mass. An offertory presentation featuring the milestones of children’s lives will be followed by a children’s blessing by Father Paul.
Four Corners Celebration Outside at Fourth and Main Streets will include:
Complimentary food, music, spacewalk, face painting, caricature drawings, balloon animal art, and more.
The event is free and open to the public.
Baptismal Seminar
Time: Monday, November 9 at 6:30 PM
Location: Parish Office - Conference Room
Our Baptismal Seminars here at St. Joseph Cathedral are held the SECOND MONDAY of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Office Conference Room. If you are interested in attending, please call the Cathedral Office at 225.387.5928 to register for the seminar. Remember......
1) Couples are encouraged to attend the seminar during the early months of pregnancy.
2) Regularly scheduled Baptisms will be held on the third Sunday of each month. Baptisms at Mass and private Baptisms are considered only upon request.
3) If you are not a registered parishioner of the Cathedral, permission must be obtained from your pastor if you wish to have your child baptized at the Cathedral
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
The Cathedral Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions will be held on the following dates:
-Monday, November 23rd
-Tuesday, November 24th
-Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 5th
Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
The Cathedral Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions will be held on the following dates:
-Monday, November 23rd
-Tuesday, November 24th
-Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 5th
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, November 24 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
No Noon Mass
Time: Wednesday, November 25
There will be no Noon mass today. The Thanksgiving Eve Mass will be celebrated at 5:15 p.m.
Thanksgiving Eve Mass
Time: Wednesday, November 25 at 5:15 PM
Location: st. Joseph Cathedral
Please join us for the Thanksgiving Eve Mass, which will be celebrated at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25th.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, November 25 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
No Noon Mass Today
There will be no masses celebrated at the Cathedral on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th and Friday, November 27th.
Blessing of the Sick/Blessing with the Seelos Relic
Time: Sunday, November 29 at 12:00 PM
Following the noon mass. Please join us in the Cathedral.
Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
The Cathedral Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions will be held on the following dates:
-Monday, November 23rd
-Tuesday, November 24th
-Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 5th
Advent Confessions
Time: Monday, November 30 at 4:30 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Advent Confessions will be held in the Cathedral each Monday during the Advent season from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
The Cathedral Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions will be held on the following dates:
-Monday, November 23rd
-Tuesday, November 24th
-Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 5th
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
The Cathedral Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions will be held on the following dates:
-Monday, November 23rd
-Tuesday, November 24th
-Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 5th
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
The Cathedral Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions will be held on the following dates:
-Monday, November 23rd
-Tuesday, November 24th
-Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 5th
Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
The Cathedral Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions will be held on the following dates:
-Monday, November 23rd
-Tuesday, November 24th
-Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 5th
Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions
Location: Cathedral Parish Hall
The Cathedral Parish Pictorial Directory Photo Sessions will be held on the following dates:
-Monday, November 23rd
-Tuesday, November 24th
-Monday, November 30th through Saturday, December 5th
Baton Rouge Concert Band Christmas Concert
Time: Sunday, December 6 at 3:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
The Baton Rouge Concert Band will hold its annual Christmas concert on December 6th in the Cathedral. All are invited to join us for this holiday event.
Advent Confessions
Time: Monday, December 7 at 4:30 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Advent Confessions will be held in the Cathedral each Monday during the Advent season from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Time: Tuesday, December 8
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Masses will be observed on December 8th at the following times:
-07:00 a.m.
-12:00 noon
-05:15 p.m.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Baton Rouge High School Choral Concert
Time: Thursday, December 10 at 7:30 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
The Baton Rouge High School Choral Department will hold its annual Christmas concert at the Cathedral on Thursday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Baton Rouge Symphony Concert
Time: Sunday, December 13 at 7:30 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Saint Joseph Cathedral is pleased to host the Baton Rouge Symphony for its holiday concert featuring brass and organ. The concert will be held on Sunday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Advent Confessions
Time: Monday, December 14 at 4:30 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Advent Confessions will be held in the Cathedral each Monday during the Advent season from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Baptismal Seminar
Time: Monday, December 14 at 6:30 PM
Location: Parish Office - Conference Room
Our Baptismal Seminars here at St. Joseph Cathedral are held the SECOND MONDAY of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Office Conference Room. If you are interested in attending, please call the Cathedral Office at 225.387.5928 to register for the seminar. Remember......
1) Couples are encouraged to attend the seminar during the early months of pregnancy.
2) Regularly scheduled Baptisms will be held on the third Sunday of each month. Baptisms at Mass and private Baptisms are considered only upon request.
3) If you are not a registered parishioner of the Cathedral, permission must be obtained from your pastor if you wish to have your child baptized at the Cathedral
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Advent Confessions
Time: Monday, December 21 at 4:30 PM
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral
Advent Confessions will be held in the Cathedral each Monday during the Advent season from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, December 22 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, December 23 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Christmas Eve Masses
Time: Thursday, December 24
4:00 P.M. Vigil Mass Celebrated by Father Paul; Midnight Mass Celebrated by Bishop Robert Muench
Christmas Day Masses
Time: Friday, December 25
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. masses celebrated by Bishop Robert Muench.
Blessing of the Sick/Blessing with the Seelos Relic
Time: Sunday, December 27 at 12:00 PM
Following the noon mass. Please join us in the Cathedral.
RCIA Meeting
Time: Tuesday, December 29 at 6:30 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Scripture Study
Time: Wednesday, December 30 at 7:00 PM
Location: Conference Room
Join us in the conference room.
Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Muench
Time: Thursday, December 31 at 4:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Joseph invites you to join us for the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass, celebrated by Bishop Muench, for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Following the mass, we invite you to join us for our traditional New Year's Eve Gumbo in the Parish Hall!