Approximately 350 children and youth are waiting in Louisiana foster care for a permanent family. Are you the family they’ve waited for? To learn more , join us at Wait No More on Saturday, May 10th from 10 am – 2 pm at Istrouma Baptist Church. Info and FREE registration at http://icareaboutorphans.org/louisiana/.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old. Many times deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force will be conducting FREE Child Safety Seat Check events across Louisiana this […]

The Hunger Walk raises funds and awareness to make a difference in the lives of people who are hungry in the Greater Baton Rouge area. 100% of proceeds will stay in our local community for poverty and hunger relief. The Hunger Walk route is a 2 mile round trip from the Catholic Life Center to […]

The 6th annual Pro Vita Dinner and Silent Auction will benefit the youth pilgrimage to Washington D.C. this January for the March of Life.  WHEN: November 13th, 2014 at 6:30 pm WHERE: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church COST: $75 per person/$400 per table of 8 GUEST SPEAKERS: Jimmy Mitchell and Fr. Paul Gros To donate or register […]

Louisiana is in the midst of Mental Illness Awareness Week.  You can participate in the events being held, or you can support MIAW by“Going Green”– wear something green to make a statement. Take to social media!  Use the hashtag #MIAW on twitter, Instagram and Facebook to shine a light on the importance of mental illness awareness.   Please […]

Every year, adoptive parents welcome tens of thousands of children and teenagers into supportive and loving families. These mothers and fathers provide their sons and daughters with the security and stability of a safe environment and the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.  During National Adoption Month, we honor those who have opened […]

  Mary McKee, LMSW presents on Project Rachel at the Bishop’s Annual Respect Life Rally. This event is usually held in the beginning of January since this is the month of the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

The Empowered to Connect Conference is a two-day conference for adoptive and foster parents, ministry leaders, and professionals, designed to help them connect with children from hard places in order to help them heal and become all that God desires for them to be. Conferences are being held in locations throughout Louisiana on April 10th-11th. […]

Monday,  March 14th, 2016 6-8 PM Catholic Charities 1900 S. Acadian Thruway Room 109 Talking with children about adoption can be challenging for parents. Join us as we inform and empower parents for a lifetime of family conversations about adoption. Common Questions of Adoptive Parents When should I talk with my child about adoption, and what should […]