About St. Edward the Confessor · Tallulah, Louisiana
St. Edward the Confessor is a small Catholic parish serving Tallulah, Louisiana, in the northeastern part of the state. Established in 1936, it belongs to the Diocese of Alexandria (Eastern Deanery) and is currently led by Fr. Ryan Humphries. The parish offers both the Ordinary Form Mass and a Traditional Latin Mass, weekly catechesis for the whole family, a nursing-home ministry, and devotionals such as First Friday Benediction and Stations of the Cross during Lent.
- Established
- 1936
- Patron
- St. Edward the Confessor
- Rector
- Rev. Ryan Humphries
- Diocese
- Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana (Eastern Deanery)
Why belong here
St. Edward offers a warm, close-knit Catholic community in the rural Tallulah area with daily and Sunday Masses, a Traditional Latin Mass each Saturday morning, and a full sacramental life. Families benefit from 'Whole Family Catechism' held after Sunday and Wednesday Masses, and parishioners gather for a Rosary Group on Mondays, quarterly socials, and an annual pilgrimage. The parish extends its reach through a nursing-home ministry at Legacy Nursing Home, First Friday Benediction, First Saturday devotions, and Stations of the Cross during Lent — making it a faithful home for Catholics in Madison Parish.
Mass times at St. Edward the Confessor
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 minutes before Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Masses
- By appointment
About St. Edward the Confessor
St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church is a parish in Tallulah, Louisiana, established in 1936 and belonging to the Diocese of Alexandria (Eastern Deanery). It is served by Fr. Ryan Humphries and provides Mass in both the Ordinary Form and the Traditional Latin Mass, along with catechesis for families, devotions, and a nursing-home ministry.
History
Established in 1936, St. Edward has served the small Catholic community of Tallulah — the seat of Madison Parish in northeastern Louisiana — for nearly nine decades. The parish is part of the Eastern Deanery of the Diocese of Alexandria and continues to maintain the Traditional Latin Mass alongside its ordinary-form schedule. Recent parish life has included a 2025 Jubilee Year pilgrimage to St. Francis of Assisi in Waterproof and the planning of an on-site mausoleum, with construction scheduled to begin in summer 2026.
Devotions
The parish maintains traditional Catholic devotions tied to First Fridays, First Saturdays, and the Lenten season, along with a weekly Rosary group.
- First Friday: 5:30 pm Mass followed by Benediction and Devotions
- First Saturday: 9:00 am Mass followed by Benediction and Devotions
- Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 5:30 pm during Lent
- Rosary Group: Mondays at 5:30 pm (prayer and supper) — coordinator Louise Magoun (318-341-2403)
- Anointings & Sick Visits: by appointment; First Friday with Benediction at 5:30 pm
Faith Formation — Whole Family Catechism
St. Edward offers 'Whole Family Catechism' for parishioners of all ages. Classes follow Sunday and Wednesday Masses, and coffee and donuts are served at the Sunday session. The parish also provides access to FORMED.org for online Catholic content, using the parish zip code 71282 to sign up.
- Sunday Morning Catechism after the 9:30 am Mass (coffee & donuts served)
- Wednesday Morning Catechism after the 9:00 am Mass
- FORMED.org — weekly features and parish sign-up via signup.formed.org (zip 71282)
- First Holy Communion preparation occurs within the catechism program
Parish Ministries & Community Life
Parish life at St. Edward centers on family, fellowship, and outreach. In addition to the catechetical and devotional programs, the parish hosts quarterly socials, an active Rosary group, a youth program for grades 6–12, and pilgrimages. A nursing-home ministry brings weekly Mass to residents at Legacy Nursing Home in Tallulah.
- Youth Ministry (grades 6–12) — organized by Mrs. Dana Hamilton
- Quarterly Social / Potluck Brunch — Second Quarter Social Committee chaired by Cathy VanderVieren
- Rosary Group — Mondays at 5:30 pm
- Pilgrimages — e.g., 2025 Jubilee pilgrimage to St. Francis of Assisi, Waterproof
- Stewardship
- Nursing Home Ministry at Legacy Nursing Home, Tallulah
Sacraments
Parishioners are encouraged to contact Fr. Ryan Humphries through the office to arrange Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, and Anointing of the Sick. Couples must not schedule a wedding date before confirming the church's availability.
- Baptisms — by appointment through the office
- Weddings — Fr. Ryan assists with planning; do not schedule without verifying church availability
- Funerals — contact the office
- Anointing of the Sick — by appointment; Fr. Ryan visits locally and in Jackson or Monroe
- First Holy Communion — through the Whole Family Catechism
Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by Fr. Ryan Humphries and supported by a small lay staff who handle administration, music, finances, sacristy duties, and maintenance.
- Rev. Ryan Humphries — Pastor
- Ann Keene — Secretary / Administration
- Cathy VanderVieren — Sacristan
- Michael Lancaster — Cantor
- Darryl Elerbee — Finance
- Norman Ernst — Maintenance
Visit & Contact
The parish office is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The parish can be reached by phone, text, or email, and an online contact form is available on the parish website.
- Address: 204 E Bayou Drive (204 Hwy 80 West), Tallulah, LA 71282
- Mailing: P.O. Box 1308, Tallulah, LA 71284-1308
- Phone/Text: (318) 574-1677
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: saintedwardtallulah.church
- Office Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Parish Facilities & Mausoleum Project
Beyond regular worship and formation, the parish is preparing to break ground on an on-site mausoleum in summer 2026, providing an opportunity for parishioners and others to pre-purchase spaces.
- Mausoleum construction begins summer 2026
- Sales representative: Garth Daniels — (318) 295-4409
- Parish calendar: https://bit.ly/stedwardcalendar
- Weekly bulletin: https://bit.ly/stedwardbulletin