About St. Lawrence · Monroe, Louisiana
St. Lawrence Parish in Monroe, Louisiana, is part of the Diocese of Shreveport and serves the Catholic community in north Louisiana. While specific details about its founding or current pastor are not available on the diocesan website, it is one of many parishes within the diocese that traces its roots to the early 19th century missionary efforts in the region. The parish is likely part of the broader historical and spiritual legacy of the Diocese of Shreveport, which was established in 1986 and encompasses 16 northern parishes including Monroe. The diocese’s history includes significant growth in education, parish infrastructure, and lay ministry, with St. John Berchmans Cathedral in Shreveport as the oldest parish in the city. St. Lawrence Parish participates in the sacramental and pastoral life of the diocese, offering Mass, confession, and community ministries.
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- Diocese of Shreveport