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Veritas Inspires Faithful to Increase Devotion at Mass

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES — For participants at Veritas 2022, who can help but experience — with enthusiasm — the Mass in a whole new light moving forward.

Clergy and Religious Honored for Milestone Anniversaries

MOSS BLUFF — His Excellency, the Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, was the celebrant and homilist for the 16th annual Clergy and Religious Recognition Celebration on Wednesday, September 14, at Camp Karol. The Mass took place on the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, followed by a luncheon for the honorees.

New School Year Begins for Nine Seminarians

It was the beginning of a new school year earlier in August for nine seminarians representing the Diocese of Lake Charles. Three are just starting their seminarian formation while six are continuing at different stages of their journeys to the priesthood.

Bishop Kicks Off Annual School Visits at St. Louis

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES — On the first of his visits for the 2022-2023 school year, Bishop Glen John Provost interacted with students during an impromptu Q&A at St. Louis Catholic High School on Thursday, August 25. The annual visit and school Mass coincided with the Feast Day of Saint Louis IX.

Bishop’s Bible Study Series Features Book of Exodus

LAKE CHARLES – The second session of the 2022-2023 series of Bishop Glen John Provost’s Men’s Prayer Breakfasts and Women’s Prayer Luncheons continues in October — Friday, October 7, for the men; and Wednesday, October 5, for the women. The series is based on the Book of Exodus.