On Thursday, April 11, Bishop Glen John Provost released a list of 12 clerics that have been credibly accused of of sexual misconduct with a minor in the Diocese of Lake Charles since its establishment in 1980.

By Eleanor Kennelly Gaetan
Catholic News Service
Backgrounder. Part of the Children at Risk series.

LAKE CHARLES – Bishop Glen John Provost was aided by Rev. Trey Ange, Chaplain of the Catholic Committee on Scouting of the Diocese of Lake Charles, in presenting religious emblems to worthy scouts at the annual Bishop’s Brunch Saturday, April 6.

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

By Julie Asher
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Child sexual abuse in the United States is at epidemic levels.

LAKE CHARLES – The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Lake Charles will begin the 2019-2020 school year with the return of students to classes on Friday, August 9, at Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School in Jennings and on Monday, August 12, at the six schools located in Calcasieu Parish, according to calendars for the 2019-2020 school term released by the Office of Catholic Schools.