About St. Pius X · Ragley, Louisiana
St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ragley, Louisiana, is a growing parish with a strong sense of community and a focus on faith formation and service. The parish has experienced over 135% growth in the past decade, leading to increased demand for worship space and prompting a capital campaign to build a new church. Rooted in Catholic tradition, the parish offers a wide range of ministries, sacraments, and outreach programs designed to serve parishioners of all ages and backgrounds. The current pastor, Fr. Jeffrey Starkovich, leads the parish with a vision to expand its capacity to 575 people and to ensure the parish can meet the spiritual needs of current and future generations.
- Patron
- St. Pius X
- Rector
- Fr. Jeffrey Starkovich
Why belong here
Join a vibrant, growing parish where faith is lived through active ministries, strong community bonds, and a commitment to service. Whether you’re drawn to liturgical ministries, youth groups, faith formation, or outreach programs like Meals for Moms or Catholic Charities, there’s a place for you to serve and grow. The parish offers a welcoming environment for all ages and backgrounds, with opportunities to deepen your discipleship and make a meaningful impact in your local community.
Ministries
At St. Pius X Catholic Church, we believe that every parishioner is called to serve. Our ministries are vibrant expressions of faith in action—opportunities to grow spiritually, build community, and make a meaningful impact within our parish and beyond. Whether you’re drawn to liturgical service, outreach programs, or fellowship groups, there’s a place for you to share your gifts and deepen your discipleship.
- Altar Servers
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Homebound Ministry / Prayer Team
- Lectors
- Little Flowers Music Ministry
- Rosary Before Mass
- Sacristans
- Ushers
- Come, Lord Jesus
- Ultreya
- Vocations Ministry
- Women’s Fellowship Group
- COR Men’s Group
- Young Adult Group
- Adult Faith Formation
- Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
- Prepare/Enrich Marriage Prep
- Religious Education (CCD)
- Youth Group
- Bereavement
- Catholic Charities (CCSWLA)
- Domestic Church
- Golden Harvesters
- Meals for Moms
- Pro-Life
- Red Bird Ministry
- Together in Holiness
- Welcoming Committee
- Knights of Columbus Council #7033 (KCs)
- Ladies Auxiliary
Sacraments
At St. Pius X Catholic Church, the Sacraments are at the heart of our life in Christ. These sacred celebrations are visible signs of God’s grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church. Through them, we encounter the divine and are strengthened in faith, hope, and love. Whether you are preparing for Baptism, seeking the healing of Reconciliation, celebrating the joy of Matrimony, or receiving the Eucharist, we are here to walk with you every step of the way.
- Baptism
- Eucharist (Holy Communion)
- Confession
- Confirmation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders
- Funerals
About the Parish
St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ragley, Louisiana, is a growing parish with a strong sense of community and a focus on faith formation and service. The parish has experienced over 135% growth in the past decade, leading to increased demand for worship space and prompting a capital campaign to build a new church. Rooted in Catholic tradition, the parish offers a wide range of ministries, sacraments, and outreach programs designed to serve parishioners of all ages and backgrounds. The current pastor, Fr. Jeffrey Starkovich, leads the parish with a vision to expand its capacity to 575 people and to ensure the parish can meet the spiritual needs of current and future generations.