Photo Gallery: Hurricane Laura - Diocese of Lake Charles

The Diocese of Lake Charles suffered catastrophic damage when Hurricane Laura made landfall on August 27, 2020. Photographs tell the real story throughout the Southwest Louisiana diocese comprised of 39 church parishes and seven missions. Click here to help with rebuilding efforts.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Creole

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron

Shrine of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Sweetlake

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Sweetlake

St. Eugene Catholic Church in Grand Chenier

St. Eugene Catholic Church in Grand Chenier

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake

St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ragley

St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ragley

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Hackberry

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Hackberry

Cleanup begins at Chancery on Iris Street in downtown Lake Charles

First floor of Chancery in downtown Lake Charles on Iris Street

Second floor of Chancery that houses the Tribunal, Fiscal, Administration and Bishop's offices

Chancery administration building conference room

Cleanup begins at Chancery in the Diocese of Lake Charles

Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Creole

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Creole

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Cemetery in Creole

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Cemetery in Creole

St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff

Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church

Christ the King Catholic Church

Christ the King Catholic Church

St. Pius X Catholic Church Religious Education building

St. Pius X Catholic Church Religious Education building

St. Pius X Catholic Church Religious Education building

St. Francis de Sales Oratory in Sulphur

St. Francis de Sales Oratory in Sulphur

Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur

Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur

Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur

Father Edward Richard, M.S., pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur, shows off his new sleeping accommodations since Hurricane Laura kicked him out of the rectory. He now calls this tow-behind mini trailer he converted into a camper his temporary home under the rectory carport.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings

Bishop Glen John Provost unloads donated bottled water from the Diocese of Beaumont at Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana while Bishop David Toups looks on.

Bishop Glen John Provost celebrates Mass by candlelight in the Cathedral of the Immacualte Conception on August 30, 2020, three days after Hurricane Laura devastated Southwest Louisiana and the Diocese of Lake Charles. A total of 45 were in attendance.

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