About St. Dominic Church · Husser, Louisiana
St. Dominic Church in Husser, Louisiana, is one of three parishes under the shared pastoral care of The Parishes of St. Helena, Amite LA & Mater Dolorosa, Independence LA. It offers Mass in English and participates in a unified pastoral mission emphasizing Catholic education, active liturgical participation, and spiritual formation. The parish is rooted in a long history of service and community, with a focus on sacramental life, faith formation, and outreach. It is part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and shares resources and ministries with neighboring parishes.
- Patron
- St. Dominic
- Diocese
- Diocese of Baton Rouge
Why belong here
Join a parish that fosters deep friendship with Jesus through liturgical celebration, faith formation for all ages, and active community life. Participate in sacraments, ministries, and spiritual practices like fasting to grow in prayer and unity. The parish offers Catholic education through Mater Dolorosa School and supports parishioners through pastoral care and outreach.
Mass times at St. Dominic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 7:15am
History
St. Dominic Church is part of a larger parish network that includes St. Helena and Mater Dolorosa. The history of St. Helena, which predates St. Dominic, traces back to 1860 with the arrival of missionary priest Father John Scollard. The parish was formally established in 1868, and over the decades, it has endured two tornadoes that destroyed its church buildings, with new churches completed in 1910 and 1941. The American Dominicans served until 1991, when the Diocese of Baton Rouge assumed pastoral care. St. Dominic Church itself is listed with an address in Husser, LA, but no specific founding date or history for the church is provided in the text.
Faith Formation
The parishes offer many opportunities to deepen faith and grow in knowledge in order to develop a personal and active faith in God. Programs include Youth Programs, Sacramental Preparation, and Adult education. Mater Dolorosa Catholic School provides a Catholic education rooted in Christian principles, aiming to develop the total person through spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth.
Sacraments
The parish celebrates the sacraments in accordance with the Second Vatican Council’s directives, fostering full, active, and conscious participation. Sacraments offered include Baptism, Confirmation, Communion, Penance, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Liturgical Ministries are also part of the parish’s sacramental life.