Upcoming Events ... at a glance - Diocese of Lake Charles

Upcoming events around the Diocese of Lake Charles and beyond:

SEPTEMBER, 2023

Sunday, Sept. 24: Priesthood Sunday

Priesthood Sunday (September 24, 2023) is a special day set aside to honor Priesthood across the nation. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church. It is a chance to express our gratitude for our priests in unique ways. What can you do?

Pray! The gift of prayer is a beautiful way for the faithful to show appreciation for their priest. To show our gratitude and appreciation for our Priests, the Office of Vocations will be offering a Spiritual Bouquet for all the Priests in our Diocese.

What is a Spiritual Bouquet?

A Spiritual Bouquet is the offering of a Rosary, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, a Chaplet of Divine Mercy, a daily suffering/sacrifice or other personal prayers offered for the recipient. These gifts of prayer are given to lift them up on their special days like Priesthood Sunday, Birthdays, Ordination Anniversaries, etc.

Click the link below to fill out a Spiritual Bouquet for the Priests that minister to you to let them know of your gratitude and prayers!

https://lcvocations.com/priesthood-sunday

Sunday, Sept. 24: Religious Sisters of Mercy Mass, Open House

LAKE CHARLES — The Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, serving in the Diocese of Lake Charles will celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, on Sunday, September 24, for 9:30 a.m. Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception located at 935 Bilbo Street. Celebrant will be the Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles. A time of refreshments and prayer will follow at the Sisters’ convent, 1414 Martha Street in Lake Charles from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is the 50th Jubilee Year for the Religious Sisters of Mercy. Those attending the Mass can gain a plenary indulgence by praying in their Oratory and meeting the other requirements of an Indulgence. E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

OCTOBER, 2023

Sunday, Oct. 1: Rosary Around the Lake

LAKE CHARLES — The sixth annual Rosary Around the Lake, sponsored by the Ruth Institute, will take place Sunday, October 1, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, will lead the recitation of the Apostles Creed.

The Catholic Church designates October as the Month of the Holy Rosary. During this month, the faithful venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially under her title of Our Lady of the Rosary and make special effort to honor the Holy Rosary with group recitations.

Deacon Brian Soileau, Director of Saint Charles Center and Camp Karol in the Diocese of Lake Charles, will emcee the event. Inspired by the Rosary Coast to Coast nationwide event, various groups and organizations within church parishes are encouraged to participate.

Boaters are welcome to join the annual devotion to Our Lady by contacting Paula Michalko at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The event will be broadcast on FM 107.1 in the immediate area around the Civic Center. This will allow the boaters to hear from the boats.

State Senator Jeremy Stine will lead a decade in French, and members of the Hispanic community at St. Henry Catholic Church will lead a decade in Spanish. The other decades will be led in English.

Participants will meet at 2:30 p.m. in the area on the west side of the Civic Center. Any size groups are welcome.

To learn more information, visit www.RosaryAroundTheLake.com or call the Ruth Institute at 760-295-9278. If you would like to serve as a volunteer, please contact Dr. Jennifer Morse via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Tuesday, Oct. 3: New Life Counseling Pro-Life Banquet

LAKE CHARLES — New Life Counseling will host its 32nd annual Pro-Life Banquet featuring keynote speaker Ashley Bratcher on Tuesday, October 3, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with event beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Bratcher, the award-winning actress and star of the box office hit, “Unplanned,” will share her own deeply moving testimony. She serves as a pro-life ambassador with Heartbeat International and Save the Storks.

Sponsorship levels include:

• Friend of Life, $75 per ticket

• Supporter of Life, $600 for table of eight

• Advocate of Life, $800, donation with one table (8 tickets)

• Sustainer of Life, $1,500, donation with one table (8 tickets)

• Champion of Life, $3,000, donation with two tables (16 tickets)

• Life Saver, $5,000 donation with two tables

Tickets may be picked up at New Life Counseling or call 337-474-7003 to specify if you want tickets mailed to your home. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Ticket deadline is Friday, September 29th.

Oct. 7-8: Immaculate Heart of Mary Fall Bazaar
LAKE CHARLES — Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church will host its Fall Bazaar Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8, in celebration of its 70th anniversary. Hours are October 7 are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on October 8, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be food, a sweet shop, silent auction, raffle, bingo, and a Kid’s Zone. Barbecue dinners will offer the option of half a chicken or pork steak. Raffle tickets are $100 per ticket with prizes including $5,000, $2,500, $1,500 or $1,000. Immaculate Heart of Mary is located at 2031 Opelousas Street.

Saturday, Oct. 7: Theology of the Body basic training
LAKE CHARLES — The Diocese of Lake Charles announces dates for Basic Training in Theology of the Body with instructor Jennifer Prather, founder of Image & Gift Ministries LLC. A choice of two training days will be 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, or Saturday, January 27, 2024. Participants only need to attend one of the training dates. Location will be announced at a later time.

Topics covered will include:
• Foundational Principles to Understand Theology of the Body
• Understand Original Solitude, Original Nakedness and Original Innocence
• The Fall, Redemption, and Resurrection of Man

Cost is $15 per person. To register, contact Cassie Meaux at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 337-439-7400, Ext. 200.

Sunday, Oct. 8: 'An Afternoon with Christ'

LAKE CHARLES — The Diocese of Lake Charles will present the monthly series, "An Afternoon with Christ," on Sunday, October 8, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo Street. Very Rev. Keith Pellerin, Pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings and Dean of the East Deanery, will share a reflection on the importance of Eucharistic Adoration.

As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the goal of the series is to help people foster a habit of spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. "An Afternoon with Christ" begins at 2:30 p.m. with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by Father Pellerin's reflection at 3:00 p.m., ending with Benediction to conclude at 3:30 p.m.

For more information on “An Afternoon with Christ,” call the Cathedral office at 337-436-7251. The Cathedral is located at 935 Bilbo Street in Lake Charles.

Sunday, Oct. 22: White Mass and Blessing

LAKE CHARLES — The fourth annual “White Mass for Medical Professionals” is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo Street. A special blessing of medical professionals by His Excellency, Bishop Glen John Provost is included in the Mass.

Following the Mass, the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) St. Luke's Guild of Southwest Louisiana will host a brunch and presentation for medical professionals and their families in the Ave Maria Hall. Presenter will be Father Whitney Miller, PhD, LPC. The topic is “Tools, Techniques and Treatment for Trauma Recovery: Toward a Restoration of Self, Sanity, and Serenity in Southwest Louisiana."

The White Mass receives its name from the white coats traditionally worn by physicians and the color that was associated with nurses. The Mass finds its origins in the Catholic Medical Association, which was founded in the 1930s. Each year, the White Mass is celebrated in many dioceses to invoke God’s blessing on medical professionals.

To RSVP, and for more information, please email Andrea Ward at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 337-439-7400, ext. 220.

Tuesday, Oct. 24: Christ the King Parish Fundraiser
LAKE CHARLES — Christ the King Catholic Church will hold a Pork Jambalaya Dinner Sale on Tuesday, October 24, to help raise funds for building expenses that are ineligible for FEMA funding and the 10% FEMA Cost Share following the back-to-back hurricanes of 2020. Tickets for $12 per dinner are on sale now. Orders of 10 or more can be delivered between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on the day of the sale. Pick-up time for the dinners will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Back Porch building, 4865 LA 397 in Lake Charles.

Call the church office at 337-478-0213 or visit 7680 Gulf Highway to purchase tickets. The dinners will include pork jambalaya, pork and beans, roll and dessert.

Wednesday, Oct. 25: Mass and Adoration for Healing
LAKE CHARLES — Holy Mass and Eucharistic Adoration for Healing will take place on Wednesday, October 25, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 2031 Opelousas Street. The healing power of Christ will begin at 5:30 p.m. with Rosary and Confession, followed by Holy Mass at 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration with Prayers for Healing will follow the Mass and then conclude with Benediction.

Thursday, Oct. 26: Crossroads Grand Reopening
LAKE CHARLES — Crossroads Catholic Books & Gifts will host its grand reopening on Thursday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at its new location, 3113 Ryan Street, Suite 2. A ribbon-cutting will be held at 10:00 a.m. with the first 25 customers receiving 25 percent off. There will be sales hourly and door prizes throughout the day.

The celebration will continue Friday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with more sales hourly and door prizes, and a Grand Prize Drawing at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 28. Store hours on Saturday are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All Christmas items will be marked down 15 percent. Refreshments will be available while you browse the store. For more information, call Crossroads at 337-474-7100.

Thursday, Oct. 26: St. Henry Popcorn Ball Sale
LAKE CHARLES — St. Henry Catholic Church Altar Society is taking orders for popcorn balls through Wednesday, October 18. Orders may be picked up between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 26; and between 8:00 a.m. and noon on Friday, October 27, or until popcorn balls are sold out. Popcorn balls are $4.00 each. The sale will take place on the north side of the community center located behind the church at 1012 Eighth Avenue.

Please call 337-912-2185, 337-656-0531 or 337-436-7223 for pre-orders. Forms of payment include cash, checks made payable to St. Henry Altar Society, or. ZELLE to 337-912-2185.

Saturday, Oct. 28: Annual Tolton Gala
LAKE CHARLES — The Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, will be guest speaker for the second annual Tolton Gala on Saturday, October 28, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The event is sponsored by the Tolton Ambassadors and Tolton Associates.

Venerable Father Augustus Tolton is the first recognized African American priest ordained for the U.S. Catholic Church and is a candidate for sainthood. Bishop Perry is postulator of the priest's cause. Tolton persevered against all odds to become a priest, and his life of devotion and service to Catholics of all races during challenging times in America is exemplary.

The special event will begin with Mass at 4:00 p.m. followed by the Gala at 5:30 p.m. in Founder's Hall, all located at 2031 Opelousas Street. Tickets are $40. For more information, contact Altha Jordan Green at 337-377-9993 or Michelle Jackson at 337-488-7883.

Read more about Tolton’s legacy at https://tolton.archchicago.org/about/biography

NOVEMBER, 2023

Wednesday, Nov. 8: Screening of Adoption Documentary
LAKE CHARLES — The Pro-Life Office will host a screening of the adoption documentary I Lived on Parker Avenue, the story of a young man meeting his birth parents. Susan Scotton, the adoptive mother of the young man in the film, will speak at the screening along with the film's executive producer, Benjamin Clapper, Director of Louisiana Right to Life.

Join us at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, at the Chancery, 1201 Ryan Street. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Andrea Ward at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 337-439-7400 x220. There is no cost to attend, however, donations will be accepted.

Saturday, Nov. 11: Raffle at Sacred Heart of Jesus
LAKE CHARLES — Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lake Charles will host a raffle for multiple prizes, including the top prize of $1,000, at 11:00 a.m. on Veterans Day November 11. The drawing will take place under the church canopy located at 1102 Mill Street. Winners do not have to be present to win.

Tickets are $5.00 each or $50.00 for a book of 10. To purchase tickets, call Sacred Heart of Jesus church office at 337-439-2646.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 'An Afternoon with Christ'
LAKE CHARLES — The Diocese of Lake Charles will present the monthly series, "An Afternoon with Christ," on Sunday, November 12, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo Street. Very Rev. Rojo Koonathan, Pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church in Lake Charles and Dean of the South Central Deanery, will share a reflection on the importance of Eucharistic Adoration.

As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the goal of the series is to help people foster a habit of spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. "An Afternoon with Christ" begins at 2:30 p.m. with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by Father Koonathan's reflection at 3:00 p.m., ending with Benediction to conclude at 3:30 p.m.

For more information on “An Afternoon with Christ,” call the Cathedral office at 337-436-7251. The Cathedral is located at 935 Bilbo Street in Lake Charles.

DECEMBER, 2023

Saturday, Dec. 2: 'Who's Got Talent'
LAKE CHARLES — St. Henry Catholic Church Youth Ministry will present "Who's Got Talent" at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2. The night of entertainment will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Founders' Hall. All ages 10 years old and up are eligible to register and share your "gifts of talent" with the Diocese of Lake Charles. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Sunday, Dec. 3: 'An Afternoon with Christ'
LAKE CHARLES — The Diocese of Lake Charles will present the monthly series, "An Afternoon with Christ," on Sunday, December 3, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo Street. Rev. Michael Beverung, Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur, will share a reflection on the importance of Eucharistic Adoration.

As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the goal of the series is to help people foster a habit of spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. "An Afternoon with Christ" begins at 2:30 p.m. with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by Father Beverung's reflection at 3:00 p.m., ending with Benediction to conclude at 3:30 p.m.

For more information on “An Afternoon with Christ,” call the Cathedral office at 337-436-7251. The Cathedral is located at 935 Bilbo Street in Lake Charles.

JANUARY, 2024

Sunday, Jan. 14: 'An Afternoon with Christ'
LAKE CHARLES — The Diocese of Lake Charles continues its monthly series, "An Afternoon with Christ," on Sunday, January 14, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo Street. Rev. Trey Ange, Pastor Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings, will share a reflection on the importance of Eucharistic Adoration.

As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the goal of the series is to help people foster a habit of spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. "An Afternoon with Christ" begins at 2:30 p.m. with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by Father Ange's reflection at 3:00 p.m., ending with Benediction to conclude at 3:30 p.m.

For more information on “An Afternoon with Christ,” call the Cathedral office at 337-436-7251. The Cathedral is located at 935 Bilbo Street in Lake Charles.

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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.

Catholics Returning Home

LAKE CHARLES — If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church for a while, Catholics Returning Home could be just what you need to help find your way back. No matter how long you have been away and no matter the reason, St. Henry Catholic Church invites you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church.

Informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith, facilitated by former non-practicing Catholics, will begin soon. For more information, call Brittany or Ricardo at 337-436-7223.

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 Family Life, announces dates for classes through December 2023: September 23, October 21, November 25, and December 2. 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 for Adults at 7 p.m. every Tuesday in the Assumption Chapel. Saint Charles Center is located at 2151 Sam Houston Jones Parkway. For more information, call 337-855-1232.

Saturday Rosary at Cathedral

LAKE CHARLES — Join the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo Street, to pray the Rosary every Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. before 8:00 a.m. Mass.

Religious Sisters of Mercy monthly gathering

LAKE CHARLES — The Religious Sisters of Mercy host "Cor ad Cor,” a ministry for unmarried women ages 18-39, from 5-8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at their convent, 1414 Martha Street. The gathering is for women who want to deepen their capacity to hear and respond to God's voice as He leads them on their daily pilgrimage of faith, hope and charity.

The evening begins at 5:10 p.m. with a Holy Hour, followed by dinner and discussion at 6:15 p.m., then Scripture reading and discussion, and ending at 7:45 p.m. with night prayer. It is not necessary to be discerning religious life to attend.

“Cor ad Cor,” is a shortened version of “Cor ad Cor Loquitur,” a Latin phrase meaning “Heart speaks to Heart,” which comes from a letter written by St. Francis de Sales to one of his spiritual directees. For more information or to RSVP, call 337-564-0030 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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