Everyone is invited to fuel their faith at Veritas 2026 on Saturday, September 19!

• Are you new to the Catholic faith? You are invited.
• Are you a cradle Catholic? You are invited.
• Do you help teach the faith? You are invited.
• Do you want to re-ignite your faith? You are invited.

All are invited to be a part of new church

RAGLEY — It is an exciting time at St. Pius X Catholic Church as parishioners count the days until they can break ground on their new church at 16816 Highway 171. The much-anticipated ceremony is set for 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2026, on Feast of St. Pius X and the 12^th anniversary of the parish’s founding.

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

TEAM SEMINARIANS held on to their championship title for the fourth year in a row claiming a 23-12 victory over TEAM PRIESTS during the 2026 Bishop’s Invitational Wiffle Ball Classic.

August 2026 Prayer Intentions of Pope Leo XIV and Bishop Glen John Provost:

LAKE CHARLES — Several clergy and parishioners from the dioceses of Lake Charles and Lafayette were among those honored during the Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Founders Hall. The special event was sponsored by the Tolton Ambassadors & Associates – Louisiana.