News and Press

The Child Nutrition Program of the Diocese of Lake Charles is accepting applications for the positions of MANAGER and TECHNICIAN.

LAKE CHARLES – Reed Falcon, an eight-year old parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, captured first place in the 2018 Vocation Drawing Contest of the Diocese of Lake Charles.

LAKE CHARLES – Saint Charles Center continues the marking of a quarter century of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church – October 11, 2017 – with its summer schedule of events  showcasing the themes, content, and impact of the Catechism here in the Diocese of Lake Charles.

The following letter was addressed by Bishop Provost to the priests of the Diocese of Lake Charles.  The letter contains information which the Bishop thinks might be of interest to the faithful of the Diocese as well.   Therefore, it is being posted here for their benefit.


LAKE CHARLES – The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Lake Charles, those located in Calcasieu Parish, will begin the 2018-2019 school term on Thursday, August 16, 2018 and end on Friday May 24, 2019, according to the 2018-2019 calendar released by the Office of Catholic Schools. Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School in Jennings will open its school year on Friday, August 10, to coincide with Jefferson Davis Parish public schools.

The Office of Catholic Schools along with school site administration believe that keeping your children safe is our top priority each and every day. Listed below are several safety measures currently in place designed to safeguard students and ensure positive student learning in the
classroom: