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Diocese of Lake Charles 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born American to be declared a saint, established the first Catholic school in the nation in 1809. Today, there are 5,981 Catholic schools in the U.S., six of which are in the Diocese of Lake Charles. Those schools will join others across the country January 30 – February 5 to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week.  

FROM THE DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES
OFFICE OF THE VICAR GENERAL

6 January 2022

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

LAKE CHARLES – Based on results of the 2021 on-site audit of the Diocese of Lake Charles, the Diocese has been found compliant with all audited Articles within the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People for the audit period of July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.

Area schools in the Diocese of Lake Charles recently announced Students of the Year for 2021-2022.

The Most Reverend Glen John Provost
Bishop of Lake Charles
The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Lake Charles, Louisiana
December 25, 2021

“[T]here were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock.” Luke 2:8

The Diocese of Lake Charles is proud to announce that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has conferred Papal Honors on 17 individuals for their dedication and exceptional service to the Roman Catholic Church.