Upcoming events around the Diocese of Lake Charles and beyond:
OCTOBER 2024
Oct. 6-15: Eucharistic Miracles exhibit
DERIDDER — St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1125 Blankenship Drive, will host the Vatican-approved international exhibit, “Eucharistic Miracles of the World,” Sunday, October 6, through Tuesday, October 15, in Kern Hall. The bilingual display in English and Spanish contains an extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions of Eucharistic miracles, recognized by the Catholic Church, that have taken place throughout history.
Blessed Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager who created the exhibition, will be the first “millennial” to be proclaimed a saint by Pope Francis at some point during the 2025 Jubilee year. Born in 1991, Blessed Carlo was a web designer with great love for the Eucharist who died from leukemia at the age of 15 on October 12, 2006.
The free exhibit will officially open with a blessing and ribbon-cutting in Kern Hall following the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 6. On the Feast Day of Blessed Carlo Acutis — Saturday, October 12 — Eucharistic Adoration will be available in St. Joseph Catholic Church between noon and 3:00 p.m. with confessions heard from 3:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. The exhibit will be open for viewing in Kern Hall from noon until 7:30 p.m.
CLICK HERE for a complete schedule of exhibit times. Groups are welcome to attend. For more information or if you need special arrangements, please call the church office at 337-463-6878 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sunday, Oct. 20: White Mass for Medical Professionals
LAKE CHARLES — The Catholic Medical Association / St. Luke Guild of Southwest Louisiana will host the White Mass for Medical Professionals at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 20. All medical professionals are invited to attend this special Mass in their honor, and receive a blessing from Bishop Glen John Provost. A reception will follow with brunch and presentation by Blaine Wyninger. The Mass is named after the color typically worn in the medical profession. All medical professionals are welcome to wear their white coats. Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 337-439-7400 x220.
Saturday, Oct. 26: Choral Concert at Consolata
LAKE CHARLES — Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church Music Ministry & Friends will present “In the Footsteps of the Saints” at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, in the Consolata Cemetery Chapel. The Choral Concert is free and open to the public. Consolata Cemetery is located at 2300 Country Club Road in Lake Charles.
A Book of Remembrance will be present where people in attendance may list the names of loved ones who have passed. The book will be placed on the altar while the concert is being presented in prayer through the music. The selection of songs represents the writings of certain saints who are important to our diverse community. Saints represented will include St. Patrick, St. Ignatius, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Avila ... just to name a few.
Special guests from other parishes — St. Martin dePorres, Christ the King, St. Raphael, and the Cathedral — will be singing with Our Lady Queen of Heaven Music Ministry.
Saturday, Oct. 26: Fall festival at Our Lady of LaSalette
DEQUINCY — “Fall for Jesus,” the annual fall festival at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, is planned for 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26. The church grounds are located at 203 South Grand Avenue. Festival highlights include a chili cook-off, silent auction, cake walk, games, vendors, costume contest, volleyball/washer tournament, and pumpkin patch.
Saturday, Oct. 26: Trunk or Treat at St. Raphael
IOWA — St. Raphael Catholic Church will host its annual Trunk or Treat from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, in the church parking lot, 213 S. Thomson Avenue. Call 337-582-3503 to reserve your spot for a trunk. Hot dogs will be available while supplies last. Come dressed in costume and join the fun for this free family event.
Saturday, Oct. 26: All Halo's Eve
MOSS BLUFF — The fourth annual All Halo's Eve for trick-or-treaters of all ages will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at Camp Karol, 1087 Bozo Road. Entry and participation are free of charge.
LAKE CHARLES — Join the Young Adult Ministry in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church parking lot from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, for Trunk or Treat. Also helping with event will be the Junior Daughters of St. Rita Knights of Peter Claver Court #31. Bring the kids dressed in their costumes to walk the trunks for treats, including candy, music, food, and games! Sacred Heart of Jesus is located at 1100 Mill Street in Lake Charles.
LAKE CHARLES — Saint Henry Catholic Church Altar Society is taking orders for their famous popcorn balls through Friday, October 25. Popcorn balls are $4.00 each and worth every kernel! Orders may be picked up between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, and Wednesday, October 30; or until popcorn balls are sold out.
NOVEMBER 2024
LAKE CHARLES — Rosary at the Lake to pray for our nation is planned for Sunday, November 3, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheater (southwest end by Millennium Park). The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, will lead the recitation of the Apostles Creed.
Sunday, Nov. 3: Magnificat Dinner
JENNINGS — The Magnificat Lake Charles Chapter Our Lady of Readiness will host a dinner on Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church’s John Windt Hall, 645 Bryan Street, with guest speakers Reverend Trey Ange and Magnificat Ministry sisters who will speak about their personal experiences while attending the National Eucharistic Revival held recently in Indianapolis, IN.
Reservations for the event are $25 and must be received by Monday, October 28, to allow for an accurate count for the meal. There is limited seating and no reservations will be made at the door.
Reservations by mail should be sent to Magnificat, 423 Third Street, Jennings, LA 70546. Please mail check along with name(s) and contact information or use the link below for form that may be printed out and mailed - https://magnificat-ministry.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Webpage-event-Reservation-Form.pdf
Reservations via electronic payment through PayPal at: PayPal username: Patricia Meche@magnificatlc
Nov. 8-10: Rachel’s Vineyard RetreatMOSS BLUFF — A Rachel's Vineyard Retreat — a retreat for healing after abortion — is scheduled the weekend of November 8-10 at Saint Charles Center, 2151 Sam Houston Jones Parkway in Moss Bluff. The retreat, sponsored by the Diocese of Lake Charles, is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God's love, forgiveness, and compassion.
Nov. 13-16: Teen D.E.E.P. Retreat
MOSS BLUFF — Saint Charles Center will host a “D.E.E.P.” Retreat for teenagers Wednesday, November 13, through Saturday, November 16, at the Center, 2151 Sam Houston Jones Parkway. To register, call Saint Charles Center at 337-855-1232, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
D.E.E.P. is an acronym for Discipleship, Eucharist, Evangelization, and Prayer. This retreat was developed to help attendees go "deeper" in their faith, by developing a closer relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ by focusing on the removal of the vices that stand in the way of that relationship and striving to live the virtues which counteract those vises. There is a strong emphasis on building that relationship with Christ through knowledge of the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments, and the points of the acronym — Discipleship, Eucharist, Evangelization and Prayer.
The D.E.E.P. Retreat is presented by Catholic priests, deacons and religious, with support provided by Catholic laity.
Saturday, Nov. 16: St. Philip Neri Golf Tournament
KINDER — The eighth annual St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Golf Tournament will be held at Koasati Pines Golf Course of Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder on Saturday, November 16, with shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Registration and practice will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.
Fees are $150 per individual or $600 per four-person team. Fees include: green fees, cart fee, range balls, lunch and drinks, and golf shirt. Make checks payable to St. Philip Neri Golf Tournament and mail to P.O. Box 146, Kinder, LA 70648.
Sponsorships are available for $500 (corporate sponsor) or $100 (hole sponsor). For more information about sponsorship opportunities, call 337-738-5612.
Koasati Pines at Coushatta features a dynamic 18-hole, par 72 championship layout. Participants and sponsors will enjoy good company, food, and prizes. The event’s proceeds will provide needed funds to maintain the enduring quality and beauty of the historic church building and property of St. Philip Neri Parish.
Saturday, Nov. 16: Tolton Musical Masterpiece
LAKE CHARLES — A Tolton Musical Masterpiece will be performed at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 2031 Opelousas Street, featuring the Lake Charles Community Choir. Musical Director is Don McZeal, with Hearnest Arvie as Minister of Musicians. All are welcome.
Saturday, Nov. 16: Theology of the Body training
LAKE ARTHUR — Theology of the Body Advanced Training for Catechists in the Diocese of Lake Charles will be offered 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, in the Oustalet Center at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 203 Commercial Avenue. Diocesan requirements are 10 hours of Advanced Certification for teachers in Grades 6-12. Cost is $10.00 payable to St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Questions may be directed to Becky Clements at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 337-274-6800 (text or voice). Registration deadline is one week prior to training.
Saturday, Nov. 23: Maranatha Women’s Conference
CARLYSS — St. Theresa Catholic Church will host Maranatha Women’s Conference, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, featuring guest speaker, Emily Jaminet. The Anticipated Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 p.m. at the church, 4822 Carlyss Drive, Sulphur. The conference cost of $50 includes breakfast, lunch, and T-shirt.
Jaminet is a Catholic author, speaker, radio personality, wife, and mother of seven children and Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network (www.welcomeHisHeart.com) and co-founder of www.InspiretheFaith.com.
For more information and to register for the conference, call the church office at 337-583-4800.
DECEMBER 2024
LAKE CHARLES — Christ the King Catholic Church will host a Champagne Bingo and Dinner on Saturday, December 7, at VFW Hall 5676 Lake Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person, and the dinner includes smoked pork, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, roll and dessert. Cash prizes will be awarded.
JANUARY 2025
LAKE CHARLES — Theology of the Body Basic Training for Catechists in the Diocese of Lake Charles will be offered 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 11, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School. Diocesan requirements are three hours of Basic Certification for teachers in Grades K-5. Cost is $5.00 payable to St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Questions may be directed to Becky Clements at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 337-274-6800 (text or voice). Registration deadline is one week prior to training.
FEBRUARY 2025
LAKE CHARLES — Theology of the Body Advanced Training for Catechists in the Diocese of Lake Charles will be offered 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School. Diocesan requirements are 10 hours of Advanced Certification for teachers in Grades 6-12. Cost is $10.00 payable to St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Questions may be directed to Becky Clements at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 337-274-6800 (text or voice). Registration deadline is one week prior to training.
JENNINGS — The annual Altar Society Conference will be held on Tuesday, February 18, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 710 North State Street, and St. Mary Center across the street. Jane Sneed, President of the Ladies Altar Society of OLHC, is requesting that church parishes across the Diocese of Lake Charles please provide the phone and email address of their Altar Society representative for future correspondence. For more information, contact Sneed at 337-329-0897 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
PILGRIMAGES
Marian Pilgrimage in 2025
Father Rommel Tolentino will lead a pilgrimage to the Marian shrines of Portugal, Spain and France, April 21-May 4, 2025. The theme for Jubilee Year 2025 is "Pilgrims of Hope." Our Lady's apparitions offer a message of hope and a testament of her motherly love. Learn about Our Blessed Mother's messages of love, hope, and warning in the various places she visited, such as Fatima, Garabandal, Lourdes, La Salette, Rue de Bac in Paris, plus a number of other holy sites — Santarem, Santiago de Compostela, Loyola, Ars, Paray-le-Monial, etc. For more information, call Sara Edwards at 504-258-7282 or visit www.trinitytourtravels.com/fr-rommel-tolentino
ONGOING
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.”
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 cancellations due to retreats during the week or some unforeseen situations.
