Information and Announcements About The Diocese
Read more: Funeral Services Announced for Deacon Garrett Caraway
Deacon George Kiernan Carr, II, of Moss Bluff passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, from the comfort of his home.
Read more: Funeral Services Announced for Deacon George Carr
By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles
MOSS BLUFF — Just when Deacon George Stearns had his professional life all mapped out, a phone call in 1972 began a chain of events rerouting him from Lubbock, Texas, to Lafayette, and eventually as long-time chancellor for the Diocese of Lake Charles.
“You never know how life is going to unfold,” Stearns told a room full of clergy and staff in The Lodge of Camp Karol for his farewell luncheon on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Read more: Deacon George Stearns Retires as Long-time Chancellor
By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES — Growing in knowledge of the Catholic faith can be a lifelong journey for many baptized Catholics. For others, the search for answers in the “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church” does not begin until they are adults.
Read more: Future Catholics Take Next Steps Toward Sacraments
The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, hereby announces pastoral assignments for the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Four for the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Effective March 1, 2024
In the spirit of Christian hope, the Diocese of Lake Charles announces the death of Reverend Monsignor Arthur B. Calkins who passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Monsignor Calkins, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, was in residence at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur, La. The Order of Christian Funeral will be celebrated on the following schedule:
Read more: Funeral Services Announced for Monsignor Arthur B. Calkins