There is an ancient Latin hymn sung in the past on very solemn occasions in Catholic ceremonies whose refrain is as follows:  “Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands” (in Latin Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat).    The sentiment these words express are very much what Easter is all about.

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.