About St. Francis Xavier · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
St. Francis Xavier Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a Roman Catholic parish serving the Diocese of Baton Rouge since 1919. It is closely associated with The St. Joseph Society of the Sacred Heart (The Josephites), dedicated to serving African-American communities. The parish offers a wide range of ministries, sacraments, and educational programs, including a Catholic school, early learning center, and adult faith formation. It is known for its active community involvement, including food pantry services, Bible study, and outreach ministries.
- Established
- 1919
- Patron
- St. Francis Xavier
- Rector
- Reverend Ugochukwu Henry Ihuoma, SSJ
- Diocese
- Diocese of Baton Rouge
Why belong here
Join a parish deeply rooted in service and community, offering ministries like food pantry, Bible study, youth choir, and adult faith formation. With a strong emphasis on African-American Catholic heritage through The Josephites, you’ll find fellowship, spiritual growth, and outreach opportunities that reflect the parish’s mission of compassion and faith.
Mass times at St. Francis Xavier
Weekly Mass schedule
About Our Church
We are a Roman Catholic Church serving the Diocese of Baton Rouge since 1919. We are associated with The St. Joseph Society of the Sacred Heart (The Josephites) who are dedicated to the service of African-Americans. Please visit the Josephite Website.
Ministries
- Parish Council
- Finance Council
- Proclaimers of God’s Word
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Alter Servers
- Ushers/Ministers of Hospitality
- Youth Ushers
- Sacred Dancers
- Vigil Mass Choir
- 8 AM Mass Choir
- Contemporary Choir
- Gospel Choir
- Youth Gospel Choir
- Male Chorus
- St. Francis Xavier Early Learning Center
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
- Parish School of Religion
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
- Bible Study Group
- PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens)
- Annual Retreat
- Alter Society
- Adult Ministry
- Men’s Group
- Knights of Peter Claver
- Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary
- Junior Daughters of Peter Claver
- Wellness Committee
- Parish Food Pantry
- Together Baton Rouge