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A seminary burse is a permanent fund set aside to provide income for the education and training of future priests. There are currently 120 such funds with the total amount invested of $3,118,008.75.

In his Bishop’s Services Appeal message for 2026-2027, the Most Reverend Glen John Provost reminds us of the importance in supporting our senior and retired priests who have given their lives in ministry to serving our families, parishes, schools, and hospitals. A greater portion of this year’s appeal will go directly to help fund Priest Retirement.

“Just as previous generations provided for the priests who serve us today, we are now called to provide for those who faithfully served us in years past,” said Bishop Provost.

LAKE CHARLES — The People of Hope Museum is coming to the Diocese of Lake Charles.

This free, immersive experience will be hosted by Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana on Monday and Tuesday, October 19-20, 2026, at the Lake Charles Event Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive. The traveling exhibition is sponsored by Catholic Charities USA.

Upcoming events around the Diocese of Lake Charles and beyond:

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After a full summer of serving in various church parishes, nine seminarians studying for the Diocese of Lake Charles began the 2026-2027 school year at seminaries in Louisiana, Nebraska, and Rome. Four are in the beginning stages of their seminary formation while five are continuing at different stages of their journeys to the priesthood.

His Excellency, the Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, was the celebrant and homilist for the 19th annual Clergy and Religious Recognition Mass on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. The Mass coincided with the Feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great (540-604 A.D.)

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

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.

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES — On the first of his visits for the 2026-2027 school year, His Excellency, Bishop Glen John Provost celebrated Mass on Tuesday, August 25, at St. Louis Catholic High School. The annual visit coincided with the Feast Day of Saint Louis IX, King of France, patron of the school.

When asked by a student what message he had for everyone in the room, the bishop answered, without hesitation, “Love God, practice virtue. You cannot go wrong. Everything else is complicated.”