Information and Announcements About The Diocese
Friday, March 3, 2023
Over the last few years, I have become increasingly aware of the concerns and puzzlement of Catholic Christians concerning Catholic teaching. Most of this confusion is generated by, but not confined to, exposure to the media and ambiguous statements by some clergy who deviate from the truth.
Read more: Bishop Provost: Answers to Questions in Troubled Times
February 22, 2023
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the Holy Father allowed for publication of a rescript clarifying two points contained in Traditionis custodes. The Diocese of Lake Charles makes every effort to comply with canonical and liturgical law and relies upon its legal experts trained in Pontifical universities to offer guidance. The Diocese will address compliance as the law requires and in keeping with the allowances stipulated by the rescript.
The Diocese of Lake Charles announces that Bishop Glen John Provost has appointed Sister Maura Clare Mayock, R.S.M., to the position of co-director for the Offices of Marriage, Family Life, and Pro-Life effective June 1, 2023, with Blaine and Denise Wyninger continuing as co-directors. Sister Maura Clare will continue in her role as Director of the Office of Religious Education.
By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles
Catholic healthcare professionals in the Diocese of Lake Charles now have a better opportunity to keep their pulse on medicine and morality with the recent approval of a new guild of the national Catholic Medical Association.
February 26, 2023
First Sunday of Lent
Pastoral Letter: “The Eucharist: Yearning for the Lord” Lent 2023
Effective February 22, 2023, Ash Wednesday, Bishop Provost has appointed Jacob Troutman the new Chief of Recovery for the Diocese of Lake Charles. Until now Father Ruben Buller has served in that capacity.