Upcoming Events ... at a glance
Upcoming events around the Diocese of Lake Charles and beyond:
Information and Announcements About The Diocese
Upcoming events around the Diocese of Lake Charles and beyond:
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season begins today, June 1, and lasts until November 30. We invite you to join us in praying the following prayer, composed in 1957 by The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder, Second Bishop of Lafayette, following Hurricane Audrey:
A seminary burse is a permanent fund set aside to provide income for the education and training of future priests. There are currently 108 such funds with the total amount invested of $2,317,685.51.
By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES — A memorable moment toward the conclusion of the Sacrament of Holy Orders is when the newly ordained priest uses his hands to bless the bishop who, a short while before, ordained the priest with the laying on of hands and prayer of consecration.
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, was on the receiving end of such a blessing after he ordained Reverend Stephen Joshua Page to the priesthood on Saturday, May 27, the eve of Pentecost, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
June 2023 Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis and Bishop Glen John Provost
The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, hereby announces the pastoral assignments for the year two thousand and twenty-three for the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Effective July 1, 2023:
Read more: Decree of Announcement of Pastoral Assignments - May 27, 2023