Information and Announcements About The Diocese
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.
February 26, 2023
First Sunday of Lent
Pastoral Letter: “The Eucharist: Yearning for the Lord” Lent 2023
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.
Read more: St. Louis Choir Invited to Perform at National Event
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 — There is nothing more encouraging than a church filled with students celebrating the gift of their Catholic faith.
Read more: Bishop Celebrates Special Mass for Catholic Schools Week
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.
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, February 1, President Biden responded to a reporter’s question about the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ opposition to taxpayer funding of abortion:
Read more: USCCB Statement: Bishops 'United' Against Taxpayer Funded Abortions
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.
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville, STL, D.Min., currently an auxiliary bishop and vicar general of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., as the Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
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.
The Office of Catholic Schools announces the Diocese of Lake Charles 2023 Student of the Year winners for elementary, middle, and high school levels.