News and Press

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles  

Among Aaron Richard’s collection of nearly 400 rosaries are two rosaries blessed by Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968), whose famous motto was, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”  

Geri Christ Landry was named “Woman of the Year” by the National Catholic Daughters of the Americas at their National Convention held this past July in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Mrs. Landry is a member of the Court Lady of the Lake #695 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Lake Charles and has served in active ministry as a Catholic Daughter for more than 50 years.

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles 

LAKE CHARLES — For participants at Veritas 2022, who can help but experience — with enthusiasm — the Mass in a whole new light moving forward.

“We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.” 
 —  Venerable Mother Catherine McAuley, Foundress of Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan in 1973 

By Pamela Seal 
Diocese of Lake Charles 

“I had a lot of animosity in my heart, but after I met the Sisters, they helped restore my faith,” Theresa Richard said about her friendship with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan. “Now, when I walk in the neighborhood, if I see Sister Miriam, she will stop and listen. Everyone in the community loves them.” 

Disaster recovery continues in the Diocese of Lake Charles. Monthly snapshots highlight statistics that help illustrate where the Diocese is in the ongoing repair and rebuilding process, estimated to cost between $135–$150 million dollars.