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In 2013 a group of women formed an initiative called CanaVox to create a safe haven of free speech for folks who want to engage in open and frequent conversations with friends on the philosophy, science, and art of marriage and dating.

ROME -- The first video of Pope Francis’ traditional monthly prayer intentions has been released.

(Special from Reverend Rommel Tolentino)
On December 8, 2015, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, His Holiness Pope Francis opened the Holy Doors at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome to inaugurate the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.

LAKE CHARLES – The Diocese of Lake Charles announced new details of its landmark capital campaign at the Bishop’s Gala last Saturday, December 12. The diocesan-wide Return to the Lord Capital Campaign, the first in the history of the diocese, is an effort to raise $16 million to support priests, parishes, and faith ministries.

DID YOU KNOW…
As the seat of the Diocese of Lake Charles, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a spiritual symbol for over 24,000 Catholic families. However, it is also a symbol of history and architectural design for generations of Louisianans.

LAKE CHARLES –Father Don Piraro, Director-emeritus of Saint Charles Center, was named the 2015 winner of the Clergy Leadership Award given by the Bishop Jude Speyrer Chapter of Pontifical Knights and Dames at their annual Christmas luncheon.