LAKE CHARLES – The bishops of the United States have been requested by the Holy See to provide a broad consultation of the clergy and faithful for the upcoming XIV Ordinary Synod of Bishops, next October in Rome, with the theme, “The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and Contemporary World.”

LAKE CHARLES – Once again this year, the Diocese of Lake Charles will conduct a Vocation Drawing Contest for all students grades two through 12 in preparation for World Day of Prayer for Vocations, set for April 26.

LAKE CHARLES – The Fred B. and Ruth B. Zigler Foundation of Jennings, has announced that it has awarded a grant of $48,000.00 to the Diocese of Lake Charles to assist four men from Jefferson Davis Parish studying for the priesthood for the diocese.