News and Press

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles 

LAKE CHARLES — On the first of his visits for the 2022-2023 school year, Bishop Glen John Provost interacted with students during an impromptu Q&A at St. Louis Catholic High School on Thursday, August 25. The annual visit and school Mass coincided with the Feast Day of Saint Louis IX. 

The Office of Pro-Life Ministries in the Diocese of Lake Charles is accepting applications for the MARCH for LIFE trip to Washington, D.C. While Roe v. Wade was overturned, the nation needs to see pro-life support more than ever!

LAKE CHARLES – The second session of the 2022-2023 series of Bishop Glen John Provost’s Men’s Prayer Breakfasts and Women’s Prayer Luncheons continues in October — Friday, October 7, for the men; and Wednesday, October 5, for the women. The series is based on the Book of Exodus.

SULPHUR — Five were honored at the fifth annual Ruth Institute’s Awards Dinner on Friday, June 24, at the West Cal Events Center. The awards were presented as part of a two-day Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution held June 24-25. The theme for this year’s conference was “Fighting for Your Family: Arming You for Success.”

LAKE CHARLES — The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, installed Reverend Rommel Pasion Tolentino as Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Our Lady of Fatima Mission Chapel on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

June 24, 2022
The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

To the Faithful of the Diocese of Lake Charles

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On this historic day, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we offer thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father for the Supreme Court’s decision in support of human life, consistent with the Constitution of this nation. For many decades we have prayed for this moment. We have advocated for human life through the March for Life, on the local, state, and national levels, as well as many other initiatives. At the same time, we must realize that the struggle to advance a greater respect for human life is not over. We must continue to support expectant mothers, their children, and all who struggle to choose life. We remain committed to supporting all persons in crisis. 

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles 

LAKE CHARLES — After a three-year hiatus, the 2022 Wiffle Ball Classic between Priests and Seminarians for the Diocese of Lake Charles was back in full swing on Saturday, August 6, with a nail-biting 16-13 victory for the team of Priests. 

June 24, 2022
Bishop Provost has released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision regarding Dobbs v. Jackson:

"We live in a democratic republic governed by laws and under an established Constitution. We must respect our system of government but, above all, the revealed truths of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church. Our Christian values, not to mention human decency, prompt us to act civilly and protect human life both born and unborn."

MOSS BLUFF — It has been 10 months since the dedication and blessing of Camp Karol Catholic Retreat Center, and events at the diocesan youth camp are attracting more and more people as the good news spreads. 

At the Diocesan Finance Council meeting held on June 21, 2022, Bishop Provost approved the creation of a policy for maternity and paternity leave for the Diocese of Lake Charles and associated entities, including the parishes and Catholic Schools. The Bishop appointed the Director of Fiscal Affairs, Mr. Jacob Troutman, and the Vicar General for Administration, Father Ruben Buller, to oversee the creation of the particulars of the policy, which is envisioned to take effect in July 2023.