Upcoming Events - Diocese of Lake Charles

Upcoming events around the Diocese of Lake Charles and beyond:

AUGUST 2026

Saturday, August 1: Annual Wiffle Ball Classic

LAKE CHARLES — Join us on Saturday, August 1, at 10:00 a.m., for the annual Wiffle Ball Classic to support Vocations to the Priesthood. The Priests will take on the Seminarians in hopes of reclaiming the championship title after suffering defeat three years in a row. Whether you come to cheer, compete, or simply enjoy the quest, your presence will strengthen the fellowship and support vocations. Suggested donation is $10; children 12 and under are admitted free. The annual event is sponsored by the Serra Club of Lake Charles. There will also be a live auction during intermission.

SEPTEMBER 2026

Saturday, Sept. 19: Veritas Conference

LAKE CHARLES — Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the annual Veritas Conference. This year's speaker will be Father Michael Champagne, CJC. The conference will be held at the Our Lady Queen of Heaven Family Life Community Center, 3939 Kingston Street. CLICK HERE for online registration available through noon September 18. Early Registration of $30 is available until August 15. The cost increases to $40 beginning August 16. Lunch is provided with the conference cost.

SAINT CHARLES CENTER

D.E.E.P. RETREATS
• Women — Wednesday, November 11, through Saturday, November 14, 2026

To Register: Call Saint Charles Center during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., at 337-855-1232. Saint Charles Center is located at 2151 Sam Houston Jones Parkway in Moss Bluff.

GRIEF TO GRACE RETREATS
Grief to Grace - Healing the Wounds of Abuse is a five-day spiritual and psychological retreat program for anyone who has suffered degradation or violation through physical, emotional, sexual, or spiritual abuse. It is appropriate for those who have endured sexual abuse, rape, incest, or other forms of traumatic violation in childhood, adolescence, or as an adult. It is also suitable for those who have suffered abuse by a member of the clergy. Upcoming retreat dates are:
• 2026: Tuesday, September 15 through Saturday, September 19

For more information or to register, contact Mrs. Marjorie Long at 337-489-2473.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREATS
Rachel's Vineyard weekends for healing after abortion are offered throughout the year in locations across the United States and Canada, with additional sites around the world. Rachel’s Vineyard is a ministry of Priests for Life. Upcoming retreats at Saint Charles Center are:

• 2026: Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8

For more information or to register, contact Mrs. Marjorie Long at 337-489-2473.

TRUE PRESENCE RETREATS
The True Presence Retreat emphasizes the powerful effect of the Sacraments, contains frank and open sharing, and offers loving service to every retreatant. Additionally, the retreat incorporates from the very beginning, strong catechesis of key points of the Catholic Faith with special emphasis on typology of the Word, and the core reality of Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist. Upcoming retreats are:

True Presence Retreats in 2026:

Men: Spanish: September 24 -27
Women: December 10-13

To Register: Call Saint Charles Center during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., at 337-855-1232. Saint Charles Center is located at 2151 Sam Houston Jones Parkway in Moss Bluff.

WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Deacon Brian Soileau, Director of Saint Charles Center, presides over Eucharistic Adoration and Divine Mercy at 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday in the Chapel of the Assumption. Saint Charles Center is located at 2151 Sam Houston Jones Parkway. Please check the Saint Charles Center website calendar, Facebook, or call the office at 337-855-1232 to check for change of venue due to retreats during the week or some unforeseen situations.

OFFICE OF VOCATIONS

PILGRIMAGES

Pilgrimage to the Philippines
Join Father Rommel Tolentino on a Pilgrimage to the Philippines, the Pearl of the Orient Seas and Bastion of Christianity in Asia, January 24-February 6, 2027. To learn more or request a brochure, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Father Tolentino at 337-436-8093.

ONGOING

Communal First Saturday Devotions at Cathedral

LAKE CHARLES — Communal First Saturday Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima with the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be offered on the first Saturday of each month at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo Street. Schedule includes: 7:20 a.m. – Devotion Prayers; 7:30 a.m. – Rosary; 8:00 a.m. – Mass, receive Holy Communion; 8:30 a.m. – 15-minute meditation on the Mysteries of the Rosary.

Although confession will not be available before Mass, one can make a good confession eight days before or after with the intention of offering reparation for the offenses against Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart, provided you are in the state of grace upon receiving Holy Communion.

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Bernadette Oratory

LAKE CHARLES — The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will have Eucharistic Adoration in the St. Bernadette Oratory on Fridays during the school year — each Friday following 7:00 a.m. Mass until 8:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and spend time with our Lord and pray for the protection of our children and safety of our families.

Holy Hour of Reparation at IHM
LAKE CHARLES — A Holy Hour of Reparation is held weekly on Thursday night, 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 2031 Opelousas Street. This is the hour in which Our Lord agonized over our sins in the Garden of Gethsemane. It is the same hour prescribed by the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary: “Make reparation for the ingratitude of men. Spend an hour in prayer to appease divine justice, to implore mercy for sinners, to honor Me, to console Me for My bitter suffering when abandoned by My apostles, when they did not WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME.”

'Together for Life' marriage prep classes

LAKE CHARLES — “Together for Life,” the marriage preparation day hosted by the Office of Marriage and Family Life, announces dates for classes through April 2027: Classes scheduled for the remainder of 2026 are September 26, October 17, November 7, and December 12. Classes scheduled so far in 2027 are January 9, February 20, March 20, and April 17. For more information, contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 337-439-7400 ext. 220, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Melchizedek Project: Vocation discernment groups

The Melchizedek Project hosts meetings for young men in high school and college in an environment where they can freely consider God's plan in their life. The vocation discernment groups meet bi-weekly, and food will be provided. For more information on meeting times and locations, visit http://lcvocations.com/discernment-groups

Adoration/Divine Mercy at Saint Charles Center
MOSS BLUFF — Deacon Brian Soileau, director of Saint Charles Center, presides over Eucharistic Adoration and Divine Mercy at 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday in the Chapel of the Assumption. Saint Charles Center is located at 2151 Sam Houston Jones Parkway. Please check the Saint Charles Center website calendar, Facebook, or call the office at 337-855-1232 to check for change of venue due to retreats during the week or some unforeseen situations.

Religious Sisters of Mercy monthly gathering

LAKE CHARLES — Join the Religious Sisters of Mercy for a small group ENDOW study on St. John Paul II's Letter to Women. The group study, for single women ages 18-35, meets on the first Tuesday monthly for dinner and discussion at the Sisters’ convent, 1414 Martha Street. ENDOW (Educating on the Nature of and Dignity of Women) seeks to educate women toward are more profound understanding of their God-given dignity through study in small groups of faith and friendship. Please contact the Religious Sisters of Mercy to register or for more information: Call 337-564-0030 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..