His Excellency, the Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, was the celebrant and homilist for the 19th annual Clergy and Religious Recognition Mass on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. The Mass coincided with the Feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great (540-604 A.D.)

Everyone is invited to fuel their faith at Veritas 2026 on Saturday, September 19!

• Are you new to the Catholic faith? You are invited.
• Are you a cradle Catholic? You are invited.
• Do you help teach the faith? You are invited.
• Do you want to re-ignite your faith? You are invited.

In his Bishop’s Services Appeal message for 2026-2027, the Most Reverend Glen John Provost reminds us of the importance in supporting our senior and retired priests who have given their lives in ministry to serving our families, parishes, schools, and hospitals. A greater portion of this year’s appeal will go directly to help fund Priest Retirement.

“Just as previous generations provided for the priests who serve us today, we are now called to provide for those who faithfully served us in years past,” said Bishop Provost.

After a full summer of serving in various church parishes, nine seminarians studying for the Diocese of Lake Charles began the 2026-2027 school year at seminaries in Louisiana, Nebraska, and Rome. Four are in the beginning stages of their seminary formation while five are continuing at different stages of their journeys to the priesthood.

September 2026 Prayer Intentions of Pope Leo XIV and Bishop Glen John Provost: