Success in the corporate world and other ventures still couldn't fill what was missing in Darryl Hurst's life.
Grandchildren and their grandparents will be guests of honor at the annual Grand Day, beginning with 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Oct. 20, at St. Joseph Cathedral, 412 North St.
LAFAYETTE — For 40 years, Chorale Acadienne has given audiences a taste of how heaven must sound.
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Being called a "Child of God" is one of the greatest compliments anyone could ever give us as a person of faith.
God can breathe life into seemingly dead situations.
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Michael W. Smith is celebrating his long career in Christian music with his “35 Years of Friends” tour, which he will play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421 Greenwell Springs Road.
Listening to the speakers at the annual CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast last week at the Catholic Life Center in Baton Rouge brought a sense of hope and encouragement to Cornelius Hilliard, of Opelousas.
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Elevation of the Cross, which is observed Sept. 14, is one of the “Great Feasts” or major celebrations of the Orthodox Church.
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It’s an age-old question: Is a church a location or is it the people? As it prepares to celebrate 100 years, New St. John Baptist Church in Baton Rouge believes it’s both.
The National Baptist Convention USA's conference continues to draw thousands of devoted followers. That was the case this week when the historically black organization brought its 139th annual session to New Orleans.
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“BR Healing: Naming our Story” will be the theme of the annual CommUNITY Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Catholic Life Center, 1800 S. Acadian Thruway.
This year, The Red Shoes spirituality center on Government Street in Baton Rouge is marking its 20th anniversary.
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Medical school was part of the grand plan for Brenda Bolds as a young adult.
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The Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in Fordoche recognized pioneers who have served the church and community in an Aug. 11 program called "This is Your Life."
The Hindu celebration of Krishna’s birth will be celebrated Aug. 23-24. Krishna is the eighth avatar, or incarnation, of Lord Vishnu, a Hindu god.
"Making a Difference," a workshop for clergy and those involved in full-time ministry, will be held Sept. 24-26 at the Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center, 1800 S. Acadian Thruway.
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Retirement from the ministry has afforded former Pastor Steve Rhodes the time to pursue more of his passion — mentoring men and helping foster the lives of youngsters.
LEONVILLE — The fifth annual Féte-Dieu du Teche, the Eucharistic boat procession down Bayou Teche, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Various religions will be marking observances in the next two weeks. Here’s a look at some of those upcoming occasions:
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RENEW is Broadmoor United Methodist Church's newest effort to bring revival to its members and outreach to the surrounding community.
This fall is shaping up to be a great season for music. Announcements for Christian concerts in south Louisiana have been coming in on a steady basis for the past few weeks.
St. James Episcopal Church is conducting open auditions for its 2019-20 St. James Treble Choir, which is composed of girls at least age 8 and boys with unchanged voices.
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Former drug dealer W. Eric Johnson is helping change the lives of others.
Vacation Bible school, while not as widespread as it once was, is still a rite of summer for many children and churches.
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Julius "Tip" Tipton recalls as a 6-year-old standing at his great-aunt's baby grand piano.
Most people sense there is something greater than themselves.
World Refugee Day will be celebrated in Baton Rouge on Sunday.
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As a young seminarian, the Rev. Frank Uter visited Denham Springs to check on property for the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
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Shortly after her husband’s inauguration as governor in 2016, Donna Edwards toured Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola to learn about its educational programs. While there, she noticed chapels that served inmates’ spiritual needs.
Having a pastor's heart has greatly helped Richard Blue in his transition from pastor to a leader of pastors.
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Like all Orthodox churches, worship at St. Matthew the Apostle is a visual experience, with icons, vestments and candles. For 10 of its 13 years of existence, though, there was an incongruous presence in the Divine Liturgy — a refrigerator.
Gloria Gaynor — yes, that Gloria Gaynor — has a gospel album on the way.
The Rev. Jeff Bayhi will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood with a Mass at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Zachary.