LAKE CHARLES — The Diocese of Lake Charles announces that Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana is working to open Saint Joseph Refuge Shelter for Men in Lake Charles.

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles  

It’s time for a virtual stroll down the red carpet for media arts students at St. Louis Catholic High School, and they could not be more deserving of their time to shine in the spotlight.  

Deacon Harry “Bud” Edward Wagner Jr., 90, who died on April 2, was interred in New Bethany Cemetery, located at Saint Charles Center in Moss Bluff, following a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated Tuesday, April 6, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur.

On the night of the Easter Vigil, the deacon approaches the bishop following the reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans.   The deacon faces the bishop and announces to him: “Most Reverend Father, I bring you a message of great joy, the message of Alleluia.”   At this point, all stand and the “Alleluia,” which we have not heard since before Ash Wednesday, is sung.  Christ is risen!  Alleluia!

Bishop Glen John Provost celebrated the Mass of Chrism with the priests of the Diocese on Wednesday, March 31.  At this Mass, customarily in Holy Week, the Bishop blessed the holy oils to be used throughout the year for sacramental celebrations in the Diocese of Lake Charles.  He addressed his homily to the priests and offered the following reflection: