His Excellency, Bishop Glen John Provost shares the following message upon learning of the unexpected passing of His Excellency, Bishop Mario Dorsonville on the evening of Friday, January 19, 2024:
“I have just learned that Bishop Mario Dorsonville of Houma-Thibodaux passed away suddenly. During his brief tenure in that diocese, I had grown to respect him and appreciated very much the opportunity to share the episcopal ministry with him in the Province. I extend my deepest condolences to the clergy and faithful of Houma-Thibodaux and assure them of not only my prayers but also those of the Diocese of Lake Charles."