Visitation and services for Deacon Edward Lavine, who passed away on Sunday, May 12, will be celebrated in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 610 Louisiana Avenue, Friday, May 24, from, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 5:00 p.m. and a Rosary at 6:30 p.m.

 (From The Black Catholic Messenger)

CHICAGO — A new documentary on Venerable Augustus Tolton features personal letters from the pioneering Black Catholic priest, to be shared publicly for the first time upon the film’s release in June.

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

MOSS BLUFF — It was Jason and Kelly Vines’ first time attending the Together in Holiness marriage enrichment day on April 13 at Camp Karol. Presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation and the Diocese of Lake Charles, the Vines — who are parishioners of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ragley — were among 45 couples who took time to learn about ways to foster virtue in their marriage.

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

The installation for the 2024-2027 Council Members of the St. Therese Little Flower Lay Carmelite Community #1916 took place on Saturday, April 6, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Lake Charles. 

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles 

The Cajun language is not dead! This is something to celebrate, or even better, write a book to spread the good news. That is exactly what Father Roland Vaughn has done.

School calendars for the 2024-2025 term for Catholic schools located in the Diocese of Lake Charles have been announced by the Office of Catholic Schools, Kimberlee Gazzolo, Superintendent.