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Bishop Highlights Two Issues from USCCB Assembly

Report from the USCCB Spring Meeting: June 2021
Bishop Glen John Provost, Diocese of Lake Charles

I would like to share with you, the faithful of the Diocese of Lake Charles, some reflections on the recent Spring General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, conducted via remote means, and to clarify an issue that excited much discussion and media attention.

Take Action Against Equality Act

The Equality Act, which is coming up soon for a Senate vote, discriminates against life and people of faith. The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops urges people to tell Congress to oppose it.

Staff Accountant Candidates Sought

The Diocese of Lake Charles is looking for a Staff Accountant with 2 to 3 years experience. The candidate will be proficient in Microsoft. Job duties will include general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations and helping reconcile books. Please email resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Rev. Starkovich to Lead Continuing Formation of Priests

LAKE CHARLES – Father Jeffrey Starkovich, pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ragley, has been appointed to serve as Director of Continuing Formation for Priests in the Diocese of Lake Charles, effective July 1, 2021.

Faithful Pray for Protection from Storms

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Diocese of Lake Charles

Surrounded by visible reminders from back-to-back hurricanes in 2020, dozens of people gathered on June 1 — the first day of the 2021 hurricane season — for the annual Mass to Avert Storms, followed by a pilgrimage to the Historic Shrine of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Cameron.