News and Press

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

WELSH — A tug at Betty LaBouve's heart four decades ago has grown into a Christmas tradition at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church making spirits bright for countless families. 

This year, nearly 100 Community Christmas Baskets were prepared with food and other essentials, along with hundreds of wrapped gifts for children. Among the presents too big to wrap were 30 bicycles on many “wish lists.” 

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles 

VINTON –– The Most Reverend Glen John Provost dedicated the new altar in the sanctuary at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, November 16, during the 4:00 p.m. Anticipated Sunday Mass. As the congregation sang “Gather the People” during the entrance procession, they had much to celebrate as they gathered in their newly restored church.

Tolton Ambassadors – Louisiana recently announced four newly commissioned Ambassadors by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, JCL, DD, Bishop of Chicago. Barbara LeBlanc, David Bellow, Linda Polk, all from the Diocese of Lake Charles; and Joseph Rochelle from the Diocese of Lafayette, will join other Ambassadors in their work for the canonization of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton through Prayer, Catechesis, Evangelization, and to encourage support for all programs and events that promote the cause.

Also serving as Tolton Ambassadors – Louisiana are Altha Marie Jordan-Green, Convenor; Alberto Maxwell, Co-Convenor; Hattie Ashton, Michelle Jackson, Benita January, Dr. Ann Williams, Veronica Guillory, Kenneth Batiste, Amanda Johnson, and JoAnne Wells. Learn more about Venerable Tolton at https://tolton.archchicago.org/the-cause/tolton-ambassador

 

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

The line to greet His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke and kiss his ring lasted nearly two hours during a reception hosted in his honor at the American Legion Hall in Vinton on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

The 76-year-old cardinal blessed couples, families, children and individuals. He autographed prayer cards and books. He graciously posed for photographs — with a gentle smile — as countless keepsake images were snapped one after another with smartphones.

DECREE FOR THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025

Glen John Provost

by the Grace of God and the Favor of the Apostolic See

Bishop of Lake Charles

For an Everlasting Remembrance.

SULPHUR — His Excellency, the Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, was the celebrant and homilist for the 17th annual Clergy and Religious Recognition Celebration on Tuesday, September 10, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.

For a combined 615 years of service to the Catholic Church, this year’s honorees included a total of 10 priests, 13 deacons, 1 religious brother, and 6 religious sisters. The following were recognized for significant anniversaries: