Praying for Our Next Bishop: A Call to Faith and Hope

The Diocese of Shreveport has entered a period of sede vacante, meaning the bishop's chair is currently empty. The diocese is now waiting for Rome to appoint a new bishop to lead the Catholic communities across North Louisiana.

To support the community during this transition, the diocese is distributing prayer cards in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. These cards are being sent to local parishes and are also available for download and printing online.

The diocese encourages parishioners to use these cards for daily prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to guide the discernment process. The goal is to pray for a future bishop who possesses humility and pastoral wisdom to teach the faith and maintain unity among the parishes.