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Northeast Louisiana will gather to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis with a Memorial Mass on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe, followed by fellowship in the Community Center. Father Peter Mangum, Dean of the Eastern Deanery, invites everyone to attend. Under Pope Francis’ leadership, the Church has seen renewed interest and growth—evident in Northeast Louisiana, where 325 individuals entered the Catholic Church this Easter Vigil, marking a 63% increase from last year. A Divine Mercy Holy Hour will also be held on Sunday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. All are invited to join in prayer and remembrance.

Following the death of Pope Francis, Catholics worldwide are mourning, including Father Peter Mangum of the Eastern Deanery of the Diocese of Shreveport. Despite the Pope's health struggles, Mangum said his passing was unexpected, especially since he had appeared in public the day before. Mangum praised Pope Francis for his compassion, humility, and commitment to the poor and marginalized, calling mercy the central theme of his papacy. He hopes the next Pope will carry forward Francis' legacy.

Father Peter and Father Vu of Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish will be taking on additional ministries in our Eastern Deanery effective February 20, 2025: Our Lady of Fatima, St. Lawrence, CCM.

Louisiana Tech University students attended the SEEK Conference in Salt Lake City, an annual event by FOCUS that inspires young adults to deepen their faith and encounter Christ.

Father Kelby Tingle, a devoted priest of the Diocese of Shreveport and native of Shreveport, will assume leadership of St. Patrick's Parish, Lake Providence, and Sacred Heart Parish, Oak Grove, beginning February 1, 2025.

Father Philip Theempalangattu, a dedicated priest from the Catholic Diocese of Kanjirapally in Kerala, India, passed away on December 28, 2024, at age 72. Known for his unwavering faith, compassion, and 22 years of service as a chaplain at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Louisiana, he touched countless lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.