Bastille Day Mass at St. Joseph's

Each July 14, Baton Rouge celebrates the Fête nationale française, or French day of Independence, with a special Mass at downtown Baton Rouge's lovely St. Joseph Cathedral. This special Sunday service will include a thirty-minute concert of French organ music featuring David Summers and John Paul Chauvin performing works by Eugene Gigout, César Franck, and Louis Vierne. Cantor Andy Plaisance will present the beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré. After Father Michael David's homily, a reception will follow in the Parish Hall, to which all are invited. 10:30 am at 412 North Street in downtown Baton Rouge, and televised on Cox channel 15. More information on Facebook at the Friends of Bastille Day Baton Rouge page.