top of page

 "In my own body,

       I make up for what is lacking in  the 

            sufferings of Christ for the sake                         

                   of His Body, the Church."                        

                              Colossians 1:24

Community

of

Jesus

Crucified

Priest, Brother

& Sister Servants

Christmas 2023_edited.jpg

Lay Servants

of Jesus Crucified

CJC.jpg
About
Purification Clinic
Purification Clinic
0 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Sep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM
Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center

You Are Invited

  •  Sacred Heart Encyclical
     Sacred Heart Encyclical
    Fri, Jan 10
    Jan 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
    Saint Martinville, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Jan 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
    Saint Martinville, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Fr. John Joseph and Fr. Michael Champagne will give talks on the Pope's new document on the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
  • Come and See – CJC Sister Servants
    Come and See – CJC Sister Servants
    Fri, Jan 10
    Jan 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – Jan 13, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Saint Martinville, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Jan 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – Jan 13, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Saint Martinville, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Come & See Retreat open to young women 19–34 years of age.
  • Married Couples Retreat
    Married Couples Retreat
    Fri, Nov 15
    Nov 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – Nov 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Community of Jesus Crucified, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Nov 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – Nov 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Community of Jesus Crucified, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    A preached retreat for couples consisting of talks and meditations pertinent to living out the sacrament of Matrimony. Fr. Champagne is the Retreat Director, with married couples also giving talks.
  • Men and Women's Work Day
    Men and Women's Work Day
    Sat, Nov 09
    Nov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N. Main Street St. Martinville LA 70582
    Nov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N. Main Street St. Martinville LA 70582
    Cleaning, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, and Good ol' Manual Labor!
  • Women's Retreat
    Women's Retreat
    Fri, Oct 11
    Oct 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – Oct 13, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Oct 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – Oct 13, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
  • Purification Clinic
    Purification Clinic
    Sat, Sep 28
    Sep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Sep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Practical Sessions Include: Working on Dominant Fault, Active Purification of the Senses, Making a Particular Examen, Using Confession to Grow in Holiness, Preparing and Implementing a Plan of Life, & Living the Sacrament of the Moment. Mass and Confession -No Registration, Bring Brown Bag Lunch!
  • Fête-Dieu du Teche 2024
    Fête-Dieu du Teche 2024
    Wed, Aug 14
    Aug 14, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT – Aug 15, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT
    Immaculate Conception River, 401 Main Street, Postal: 412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    Aug 14, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT – Aug 15, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT
    Immaculate Conception River, 401 Main Street, Postal: 412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    Eucharistic Boat Procession down the Mississippi on the Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption, August 14-15, 2024
  • Quo Vadis Discernment Retreat
    Quo Vadis Discernment Retreat
    Mon, Jun 17
    Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM CDT – Jun 19, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM CDT – Jun 19, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Annual Quo Vadis Discernment Retreat for men is June 17-19, 2024! Men ages 15-25 are invited to the Community of Jesus Crucified to reflect on God's Will for their life through prayer, fraternity, recreation, and talks on discernment. Spread the word and register at https://www.lafayettevocation
  • Sacraments & The Liturgy
    Sacraments & The Liturgy
    Sat, Jun 08
    Jun 08, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jul 27, 2024, 2:00 PM
    Immaculata Center, 1408 Carmel Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jul 27, 2024, 2:00 PM
    Immaculata Center, 1408 Carmel Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
    at the Immaculata Center Classes taught by Fr. Michael Champagne, CJC. Available for B.A. or M.A. Catechetical Credit and Audit
  • Married Couples Retreat
    Married Couples Retreat
    Fri, May 24
    May 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – May 26, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Community of Jesus Crucified, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    May 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – May 26, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Community of Jesus Crucified, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    A preached retreat for couples consisting of talks and meditations pertinent to living out the sacrament of Matrimony. Fr. Champagne is the Retreat Director, with married couples also giving talks.
  • Prayer Clinic
    Prayer Clinic
    Sat, May 18
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Practical Sessions Include: Dealing with Distractions in Prayer, Purification and Dryness in Prayer, Drawing Close to Christ with the Rosary, Praying the Mass and Fervent Holy Communion, Praying Before the Blessed Sacrament, Listening to the Word in Meditation.
  • Friday Night Series
    Friday Night Series
    Fri, May 17
    May 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    May 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    5 Conferences Including: Beginning to Pray Catholic Tradition of Prayer Praying with the Scriptures Difficulties in Prayer Contemplative Prayer Making Progress in Prayer
  • Men and Women's Work Day
    Men and Women's Work Day
    Sat, May 11
    May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N. Main Street St. Martinville LA 70582
    May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N. Main Street St. Martinville LA 70582
    Cleaning, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, and Good ol' Manual Labor!
  • All Night Vigil
    All Night Vigil
    Thu, May 02
    May 02, 2024, 8:00 PM – May 03, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    May 02, 2024, 8:00 PM – May 03, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Eucharistic Adoration | 8:30 pm - Friday 6:00 am (337) 394-6550 | Prayer Intention: In reparation for sins of the clergy, healing for victims, and for the sanctification of Priests.
  • Men's Retreat
    Men's Retreat
    Fri, Apr 26
    Apr 26, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT – Apr 28, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Apr 26, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT – Apr 28, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    This retreat is especially designed to help men better understand and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
  • Good Shephard Festival
    Good Shephard Festival
    Sun, Apr 21
    Apr 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    518 W Port St, 518 W Port St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Apr 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    518 W Port St, 518 W Port St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Good Shepherd Festival at Camp Good Shepherd. For more info call 337-394-6550
  • All Night Vigil
    All Night Vigil
    Thu, Apr 04
    Apr 04, 2024, 8:00 PM – Apr 05, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Apr 04, 2024, 8:00 PM – Apr 05, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Eucharistic Adoration | 8:30 pm - Friday 6:00 am (337) 394-6550 | Prayer Intention: In reparation for sins of the clergy, healing for victims, and for the sanctification of Priests.
  • Women's Retreat
    Women's Retreat
    Fri, Mar 15
    Mar 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – Mar 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Mar 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – Mar 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA

2024 Retreats

  •  Sacred Heart Encyclical
     Sacred Heart Encyclical
    Fri, Jan 10
    Saint Martinville
    Jan 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
    Saint Martinville, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Jan 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
    Saint Martinville, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Fr. John Joseph and Fr. Michael Champagne will give talks on the Pope's new document on the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
  • Come and See – CJC Sister Servants
    Come and See – CJC Sister Servants
    Fri, Jan 10
    Saint Martinville
    Jan 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – Jan 13, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Saint Martinville, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Jan 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – Jan 13, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Saint Martinville, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Come & See Retreat open to young women 19–34 years of age.
  • Married Couples Retreat
    Married Couples Retreat
    Fri, Nov 15
    Community of Jesus Crucified
    Nov 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – Nov 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Community of Jesus Crucified, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Nov 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – Nov 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Community of Jesus Crucified, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    A preached retreat for couples consisting of talks and meditations pertinent to living out the sacrament of Matrimony. Fr. Champagne is the Retreat Director, with married couples also giving talks.
  • Men and Women's Work Day
    Men and Women's Work Day
    Sat, Nov 09
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
    Nov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N. Main Street St. Martinville LA 70582
    Nov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N. Main Street St. Martinville LA 70582
    Cleaning, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, and Good ol' Manual Labor!
  • Women's Retreat
    Women's Retreat
    Fri, Oct 11
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
    Oct 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – Oct 13, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Oct 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – Oct 13, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
  • Purification Clinic
    Purification Clinic
    Sat, Sep 28
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
    Sep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Sep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Practical Sessions Include: Working on Dominant Fault, Active Purification of the Senses, Making a Particular Examen, Using Confession to Grow in Holiness, Preparing and Implementing a Plan of Life, & Living the Sacrament of the Moment. Mass and Confession -No Registration, Bring Brown Bag Lunch!
  • Fête-Dieu du Teche 2024
    Fête-Dieu du Teche 2024
    Wed, Aug 14
    Immaculate Conception River
    Aug 14, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT – Aug 15, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT
    Immaculate Conception River, 401 Main Street, Postal: 412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    Aug 14, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT – Aug 15, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT
    Immaculate Conception River, 401 Main Street, Postal: 412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
    Eucharistic Boat Procession down the Mississippi on the Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption, August 14-15, 2024
  • Quo Vadis Discernment Retreat
    Quo Vadis Discernment Retreat
    Mon, Jun 17
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
    Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM CDT – Jun 19, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM CDT – Jun 19, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Annual Quo Vadis Discernment Retreat for men is June 17-19, 2024! Men ages 15-25 are invited to the Community of Jesus Crucified to reflect on God's Will for their life through prayer, fraternity, recreation, and talks on discernment. Spread the word and register at https://www.lafayettevocation
  • Sacraments & The Liturgy
    Sacraments & The Liturgy
    Sat, Jun 08
    Immaculata Center
    Jun 08, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jul 27, 2024, 2:00 PM
    Immaculata Center, 1408 Carmel Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jul 27, 2024, 2:00 PM
    Immaculata Center, 1408 Carmel Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA
    at the Immaculata Center Classes taught by Fr. Michael Champagne, CJC. Available for B.A. or M.A. Catechetical Credit and Audit
  • Married Couples Retreat
    Married Couples Retreat
    Fri, May 24
    Community of Jesus Crucified
    May 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – May 26, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Community of Jesus Crucified, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    May 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – May 26, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Community of Jesus Crucified, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    A preached retreat for couples consisting of talks and meditations pertinent to living out the sacrament of Matrimony. Fr. Champagne is the Retreat Director, with married couples also giving talks.
  • Prayer Clinic
    Prayer Clinic
    Sat, May 18
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Practical Sessions Include: Dealing with Distractions in Prayer, Purification and Dryness in Prayer, Drawing Close to Christ with the Rosary, Praying the Mass and Fervent Holy Communion, Praying Before the Blessed Sacrament, Listening to the Word in Meditation.
  • Friday Night Series
    Friday Night Series
    Fri, May 17
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
    May 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    May 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    5 Conferences Including: Beginning to Pray Catholic Tradition of Prayer Praying with the Scriptures Difficulties in Prayer Contemplative Prayer Making Progress in Prayer
  • Men and Women's Work Day
    Men and Women's Work Day
    Sat, May 11
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
    May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N. Main Street St. Martinville LA 70582
    May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 406 N. Main Street St. Martinville LA 70582
    Cleaning, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, and Good ol' Manual Labor!
  • All Night Vigil
    All Night Vigil
    Thu, May 02
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel
    May 02, 2024, 8:00 PM – May 03, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    May 02, 2024, 8:00 PM – May 03, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Eucharistic Adoration | 8:30 pm - Friday 6:00 am (337) 394-6550 | Prayer Intention: In reparation for sins of the clergy, healing for victims, and for the sanctification of Priests.
  • Men's Retreat
    Men's Retreat
    Fri, Apr 26
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
    Apr 26, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT – Apr 28, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Apr 26, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT – Apr 28, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    This retreat is especially designed to help men better understand and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
  • Good Shephard Festival
    Good Shephard Festival
    Sun, Apr 21
    518 W Port St
    Apr 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    518 W Port St, 518 W Port St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Apr 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    518 W Port St, 518 W Port St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Good Shepherd Festival at Camp Good Shepherd. For more info call 337-394-6550
  • All Night Vigil
    All Night Vigil
    Thu, Apr 04
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel
    Apr 04, 2024, 8:00 PM – Apr 05, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Apr 04, 2024, 8:00 PM – Apr 05, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 103 Railroad Ave, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Eucharistic Adoration | 8:30 pm - Friday 6:00 am (337) 394-6550 | Prayer Intention: In reparation for sins of the clergy, healing for victims, and for the sanctification of Priests.
  • Women's Retreat
    Women's Retreat
    Fri, Mar 15
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center
    Mar 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – Mar 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
    Mar 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – Mar 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, Saint Martinville, LA, USA
IMG_8349.JPG.jpg

"In my own body I make up for  what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ, for the sake of His Body, the Church."

Colossians 1:24

  • Facebook
bottom of page