Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana, with assistance from Second Harvest Food Bank, is expanding its food distribution to Ragley at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 16816 Highway 171.
August 2020 Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis and Bishop Glen John Provost.
Venerable Augustus Tolton’s exemplary life of heroic virtues will be on display Saturday, Aug. 29, when Tolton Ambassadors – Louisiana along with Tolton Ambassadors from across the U.S. host a virtual event from 7-8:30 p.m. Virtual doors open at 6:30 p.m. on www.zoom.us.
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By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles
No matter what side of the abortion issue you are on — pro-life or pro-choice — one thing is certain. The life of a child is lost every single time. Whether the abortion took place last week, last year or even 30 years ago, Marjorie Long wants people to know something else that is certain: forgiveness and healing through a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat.
Read more: Rachel’s Vineyard Offers Hope, Healing After Abortion
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Lake Charles located in Calcasieu Parish have had the start date for the 2020-2021 school year pushed back to Monday, Aug. 24, while Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School in Jennings has announced it will open on the original date of Thursday, Aug. 13, according to Kimberlee Gazzolo, superintendent of Catholic schools.
