LAKE CHARLES — Based on the analysis of data collection results of the 2019/2020 Charter audit period of the Diocese of Lake Charles, the diocese has been found to be in compliance with the requirements for the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, approved by the U.S. bishops in 2002.

February 1, 2021

Following the devastation to St. Louis Catholic High School from Hurricane Laura, a task force was assembled to study the requisites of rebuilding a modern high school in the Southwest Louisiana area.

Every year, the Diocese of Lake Charles reviews and analyzes the property liability insurance for every school, parish, building and department within its five-parish territory.  All structures and entities are combined for insurance coverage for economies of scale, bigger discounts and spreading of risk.

Makeup of current parish deanery groupings is changed.

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