News and Press

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.  

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.

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles 

LAKE CHARLES — “Dumb Ox,” a team of homeschool students from the East Deanery, answered their way through a series of questions about the Catholic faith to claim the championship title in the 2023 Diocesan Quiz Bowl on Saturday, February 4.

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. 

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles 

The St. Louis Catholic High School Concert Choir has been invited to perform in the National Memorial Day Choral Festival in Washington, D.C., May 26-29, 2023. 

The musical tribute saluting America’s military and fallen heroes is hosted by Music Celebrations International in partnership with the United States Air Force and the American Veterans Center.