News and Press

April 9, 2023

I am struck by the fact, as recorded in the Gospels, that the disciples of Jesus are surprised by the empty tomb (cf. John 20:9; Luke 24:4; Luke 24:21-24; Mark 16:3; Matthew 28:5ff.). The Lord had foretold His Passion, Death, and Resurrection, but as we know from the Gospel accounts, the disciples did not understand or fully appreciate what was said (e.g. Luke 9:45). The tragedy of Calvary remained imprinted in their hearts and minds. Nonetheless, the tomb remains empty.

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.

Tolton Ambassadors-Louisiana and Associates held the Inaugural Venerable Father Augustus Tolton Essay Contest during the month of February.  An awards ceremony was Sunday, March 12, to honor students participating from throughout the Diocese of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish schools for their extraordinary and outstanding essays. 

February 26, 2023
First Sunday of Lent

Pastoral Letter: “The Eucharist: Yearning for the Lord” Lent 2023

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles 

LAKE CHARLES — Louisiana Right to Life brought its “Keep Louisiana Pro-Life RV Tour” to Lake Charles and Sulphur on Monday, March 13, with a message that every life matters for babies and mothers.

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 — St. Henry Catholic Church will present a powerful performance of the "Live Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary” at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18. The bilingual re-enactment of the Passion of Christ will include a cast of 200 actors directed by Ricardo Ruvalcaba, Spanish Pastoral Assistant for the Diocese of Lake Charles. Admission is free.  

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. 

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.

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.