Information and Announcements About The Diocese
BATON ROUGE — Catholics emerged from St. Joseph Cathedral Parish Hall in Baton Rouge on a sunny, breezy day May 18 after praying together, learning about Catholic social justice teachings and getting updated on actions being taken by the Louisiana State Legislature.
When second-grader Louis Harrell was asked to reflect on what it was like to receive Holy Communion for the first time, he said, “The best part about receiving the Eucharist is that you just can’t frown.”
The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, hereby announces the pastoral assignments for the year two thousand and twenty-two for the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Effective Immediately:
The Rev. Mr. Stephen Joshua Page – Diaconate Internship, Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish
Read more: Decree of Announcement of Pastoral Assignments - June 4, 2022
By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES — Soon after Joshua Page received the Sacrament of Confirmation, he said that he committed to being “all in” as a Catholic. That commitment eventually led him to enter the seminary.
Page will advance one step closer to the priesthood on Saturday, June 4, when he is ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop Glen John Provost. The Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Read more: Josh Page to be Ordained Transitional Deacon on June 4
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Diocese of Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES — The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, ordained Joshua Page to the Sacred Order of Deacon on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
April 14, 2022
Holy Thursday
In 2011 the Diocese of Lake Charles opened Vianney House, a residence for men discerning the priesthood. Father Nathan Long was its first director, and the house was located in the old faculty residence of St. Louis Catholic High School on Bank Street. Vianney House was a great success.
Read more: Vianney House to Reopen in New Location; Gift Registry Available