The administration of the Diocese of Lake Charles wishes to comment on an article appearing in the headlines of the Tuesday, July 23, edition of the American Press, entitled “Lack of transparency: Reports contradict Diocese’s listed abuse dates.” On April 11, 2019, the Diocese of Lake Charles published a List of Credibly Accused Clergy in order to assist victims and exhibit transparency. The diocese opened personnel files to an independent Review Board comprised of legal and judicial professionals. As part of their process, the Board determined the qualifications for credible accusations according to applicable law and then composed the list.

In a historical moment for the Diocese of Lake Charles, Bishop Glen John Provost ordained one priest and four transitional deacons to service for the local church in Southwest Louisiana during Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

I, The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, hereby announce the pastoral assignments for the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand and Nineteen for the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Bishop Glen John Provost, D.D., M.A
Bishop of Lake Charles
Priesthood Ordination
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Lake Charles, Louisiana

"Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”  Matthew 16:13

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception reopened on Saturday, June 29, for the historic ordination of one priest and four transitional deacons. The work on the restoration began last year and the Cathedral had been closed for major interior work since January 2019. Below you will find links to images detailing some of the completed work as well as earlier images of the progress of restoration as provided by Father Rommel Tolentino and others.