The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge is a thriving ecclesiastical territory encompassing 12 civil parishes in south-central Louisiana. Established on November 8, 1961, by Pope St. John XXIII from territory separated from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the diocese serves as a vital spiritual and community cornerstone for the region. It operates its main administrative headquarters out of the Catholic Life Center under the current leadership of Bishop Michael G. Duca, who serves as the sixth Bishop of Baton Rouge

The Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Physical Address
1800 South Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808-1698, USA

Postal Address
Post Office Box 2028
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-2028, USA