About Sts. Francis and Anne · Kolin, Louisiana
Sts. Francis and Anne Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Kolin, Louisiana, established in 2010 as part of the Diocese of Alexandria. Located at 143 Booner Miller Road in nearby Deville, it serves Catholic families in the rural central Louisiana community with weekend and weekday Masses, a religious education program, youth ministry, and traditional devotions including Eucharistic Adoration, Divine Mercy Sunday, and Stations of the Cross during Lent. The parish is pastored by Rev. Fr. Binochan (Bino) Jacob and is supported by a deacon, religious education director, music director, youth minister, and a small parish staff.
- Established
- 2010
- Patron
- Sts. Francis and Anne
- Rector
- Rev. Binochan (Bino) Jacob
- Diocese
- Diocese of Alexandria (Central Deanery)
Why belong here
Sts. Francis and Anne is a welcoming rural parish where families can grow in faith through Sunday Masses, weekday services, and a full schedule of devotions including Eucharistic Adoration before Saturday Mass, Divine Mercy Sunday prayers, and Stations of the Cross each Friday in Lent. A formal Religious Education program under Deacon Greg LeBlanc, a youth ministry led by Lindsey Philpot, and an RCIA coordinated by parish secretary Karen Hemphill offer clear paths for sacramental preparation and adult initiation. With multiple Sunday Masses (8:30 am and 10:30 am), a Saturday Vigil, and weekday Masses, the parish fits both traditional and busy family schedules while keeping the liturgical and devotional life of the Church central.
Mass times at Sts. Francis and Anne
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 minutes before weekend Masses (Saturday Vigil and Sunday)
Adoration times
- 30 minutes before Saturday Mass
Parish Overview
Sts. Francis and Anne Church serves Catholic families in the rural Kolin community of central Louisiana as a parish within the Diocese of Alexandria. It was established in 2010 and is part of the diocese's Central Deanery, alongside parishes such as St. Martin Church in Lecompte (1933). The parish is led pastorally by Father Binochan (Bino) Jacob, who serves with Deacon Greg LeBlanc and a small lay staff.
- Established: 2010
- Diocese: Alexandria — Central Deanery
- Pastor: Rev. Binochan Jacob
- Deacon / DRE: Deacon Greg LeBlanc
History of the Parish
Sts. Francis and Anne was established in 2010 as a new parish in the Diocese of Alexandria. While the parish's complete founding narrative is not documented online, diocesan records and the 2021 diocesan publication Church Today show its early sacramental life: in 2021 Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at the parish on April 28 alongside Father Bino Jacob and Deacon Greg LeBlanc, and a First Communion class was photographed that same year. These milestones reflect a young but active faith community in the rural Kolin/Deville area.
- Established 2010
- Bishop Robert Marshall celebrated Confirmation at the parish on April 28, 2021
- First Communion class of 2021 photographed with Deacon Greg LeBlanc and Fr. Bino Jacob
Devotions
The parish's devotional life centers on the Eucharist and traditional Catholic practices. Adoration is offered in the 30 minutes before Saturday Mass, the Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed on Divine Mercy Sunday, and Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday at 6:00 pm during Lent. A St. Joseph Novena is also offered on the parish schedule.
- Adoration: 30 minutes before Saturday Mass
- First Friday Mass: 8:00 am
- St. Joseph Novena
- Divine Mercy Sunday: 3:00 pm
- Stations of the Cross: Fridays 6:00 pm during Lent
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Religious Education is coordinated through the parish office and directed by Deacon Greg LeBlanc. The program prepares children for First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and supports the sacramental formation that the bishop visits to confirm each year.
- Director of Religious Education: Deacon Greg LeBlanc
- First Communion preparation
- Confirmation preparation (Bishop Robert Marshall most recently confirmed the parish's class in April 2021)
RCIA — Christian Initiation
Adults seeking to become Catholic, or those preparing to complete their sacraments, are guided through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The parish secretary, Karen Hemphill, coordinates the RCIA process.
- RCIA coordinator: Karen Hemphill
- Inquiries welcomed through the parish office (318-767-2078)
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry is led by Lindsey Philpot, supporting the formation and fellowship of the parish's young people in tandem with the religious education program and the wider sacramental life of the parish.
- Youth Minister: Lindsey Philpot
Music Ministry
The parish's liturgical music is directed by Sheila McWilliams, who supports sung worship at weekend and weekday Masses and at the parish's seasonal devotions.
- Music Director: Sheila McWilliams
Parish Staff
The staff of Sts. Francis and Anne is small and includes pastoral, liturgical, formation, and administrative roles listed in the official Diocese of Alexandria 2026 directory.
- Rev. Binochan Jacob — Pastor
- Deacon Greg LeBlanc — Deacon / Director of Religious Education
- Karen Hemphill — Secretary / RCIA
- Annette Aaron — Bookkeeper
- Sheila McWilliams — Music Director
- Lindsey Philpot — Youth Ministry
Office & Contact Information
Parish office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. Inquiries are taken by phone. The parish uses a Pineville P.O. Box for mail, while the physical property sits on Booner Miller Road.
- Phone: (318) 767-2078
- Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3147, Pineville, LA 71361
- Physical Location: 143 Booner Miller Rd., Deville, LA 71328