Information and Announcements About The Diocese
By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES — Deacon Hunter LaRocca still remembers when Pope Francis was elected to the papacy on March 13, 2013.
“I was a junior in high school, and I was getting confirmed that year,” he recalled, pointing out that later this year he will be ordained to the priesthood under a new pontiff because of the death of the Holy Father on April 21, 2025.
His Excellency Bishop Glen John Provost celebrated the Mass of Chrism with the priests of the Diocese on Wednesday, April 16, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. At this Mass, customarily in Holy Week, the Bishop blessed the holy oils to be used throughout the year for sacramental celebrations in the Diocese of Lake Charles. He addressed his homily to the priests and offered the following reflection:
April 21, 2025
With true sadness we have learned of the death of the Sovereign Pontiff, Pope Francis. The passing away of a Vicar of Christ is always an occasion of sorrow for the Church. We are united in prayer with those who mourn the loss of our Holy Father. At the same time, we trust, as did he, in the mercy of God and in the promise of Eternal Life given by our Lord Jesus Christ. The true Shepherd has never ceased in leading the flock to green pastures, and He will shepherd us still. May Pope Francis rest in peace.
By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles
MOSS BLUFF — Ali and Matt Kethman signed up for Together in Holiness months in advance of the April 5 marriage enrichment day at Camp Karol. They have learned in their five years of marital bliss that marriage is an evolving commitment that requires communication, self-reflection, and most importantly, prayer.
April 20, 2025
To the Faithful of the Diocese of Lake Charles:
By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES — The return of the Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana Jazz Brunch was welcomed by 240 supporters on Laetare Sunday, March 30, at the Historic Cash & Carry, generously donated by Rick and Donna Richard. Laetare is Latin for rejoice, and there was plenty of rejoicing going on.
From a silent auction with competitive bidding, a delicious brunch provided by Roderick Stutes and Occasions, to entertainment by professional saxophonist Marcus Davis and His Excellency Bishop Glen John Provost on the keyboard, the joyful event was a huge success in large part to the charitable support of many in the community.