Holy Family Catholic Community

Barksdale AFB, Louisiana

Holy Family Catholic Community is a component of Barksdale Chaplain Corps, commanded by 2nd Bomb Wing, & endorsed and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Military Services, USA

Chapel One

275 Barksdale Blvd. East

Mass Schedule (Chapel One)

Sunday Mass @ 0900
Holy Rosary every Sunday before Mass @ 0825


Daily Mass (Tuesday-Friday) @ 1130
Holy Rosary before Daily Mass @ 1100

Chapel Two

724 Douhet Drive

Reconciliation (Chapel One)

Sunday @ 0810-0845 - Appointments available upon request

Latest News (as of 2020)

  • Mary's House needs new small blankets, knit or crochet for our new moms.   They can be brought to Mass on Sundays.   For more information, contact our POC:   Jeannette Lay (davelay@comcast.net)
  • For our monthly Fellowship Socials (which take place every 1st Sunday), we need families to help coordinate set-up, clean-up, or host.   For more information, contact our POC:   Barbara Schleben (schlebenb@gmail.com) or call (318) 934-2472
  • We need catechists (teachers) for Pre-Kindergarten, Confirmation Class, OCIA leaders, and assistants for all grade levels.   For more information, contact our POC:   Terry Goel (teresa.goel.ctr@us.af.mil) or call (318) 456-8845 or (318) 393-3114
  • Attention Catholic Homeschooling Families: Join us for daily Mass every Friday @ 1130 ... once a month we have a picnic fellowship following the Mass.
Devoted
Devoted

Our Catholic Community is devoted to our faith, and our parishioners exemplify this devotion by their continuous participation in the various ministries.

Picture Courtesy of Terry Goel

Charitable
Charitable

Starting with our youth, charity is a large part of our contribution to the base and local community.  We provide assistance with food pantries, fund raising, and major city events like Shreveport's "Paint Your Heart Out".

Social
Social

We strive to make all our fellowship events memorable, while ensuring our social cohesiveness.

Picture Courtesy of Terry Goel

Faithful
Faithful

Members of our Catholic Community are strong in their faith and are always proud to show their unwavering resolve.

Picture Courtesy of Barksdale AFB Public Affairs

Vigorous
Vigorous

Our dedication and loyalty to our military veterans is the cornerstone of our local community outreach.  We provide assistance to local veteran organizations, especially those helping disabled, homeless, and elderly veterans.

Determined
Determined

Candidates in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) are determined to convert to Catholicism and become a fellow parishioner.

Picture Courtesy of Gregory DeWitt

Mission

Holy Family Community provides the full range of Catholic pastoral ministries and spiritual services to those in the United States Armed Forces and their families at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Vision

Ennobled wingmen who guide, educate, and offer direction with the fullness of the Christian faith, while providing comfort and strength to the military as they reflect upon the responsibilities and challenges they have taken to protect their fellow Americans.

Priorities

  • Relevant engagement with Airmen, their families, and the base community
  • Resource with chapel and other leadership to accomplish the mission
  • Ensure Catholic identity and presence under constitutional rights and freedoms

Counseling

Individual, family, and marriage counseling is always available with 100% confidentiality.   To make an appointment, contact the Chapel Office at (318) 456-2111

Sacraments

  • Anointing of the Sick - please call the Chapel Office during duty hours, but in the event of an after-hour Sacramental Emergency, call the Command Post at (318) 456-2151
  • Baptism - Parents must be registered and must take a baptismal class prior to scheduling the Baptism
  • First Communion / Confirmation / OCIA - contact Terry Goel
  • Weddings - There is a six-month notice required and the couple must complete a marriage preparation course
  • Reconciliation (Confession) - This sacrament is available Fridays and Sundays before Mass, or by appointment, and it takes place in the Blessed Sacrament Room in Chapel One.

Points of Contact

  • Catholic Community Coordinator:
    Reampit Cat Dreasher, (318) 456-2111
  • Catholic RE Coordinator:
    Terry Goel, (318) 456-8845 or (318) 393-3114
  • Accounting Technician:
    Norma Webb
  • Sacristans:
    Renee Fernandez and Clint Cates
  • Mass Servers Schedulers:
    David Lay & Sally Robinson
  • Knights of Columbus (KoC):
    Allen Schaefer (Grand Knight)
  • President Catholic Advisory Council:
    Ryan Wilson
  • Vice Pres. Catholic Advisory Council:
    Daniel Brigham
  • Active Duty Representative:
    Ace Cabigas
  • Active Duty Representative:
    Jonathan Newman
  • Active Duty Dependent:
    Maile O’Leary
  • Retiree Representative:
    Ron Schroeder
  • Sunday Choir POC:
    Beth Prest, (318) 949-1596
  • Social/Fellowship:
    Barb Schleben, (318) 934-2472
  • Adult Faith Formation:
    Dan & Adrienne Brigham, (318) 286-0303
  • Youth Ministry:
    Vacant
  • Catholic Women of the Chapel:
    Vacant
  • Catholic Homeschool Family:
    Vacant