At the Diocesan Finance Council meeting held on June 21, 2022, Bishop Provost approved the creation of a policy for maternity and paternity leave for the Diocese of Lake Charles and associated entities, including the parishes and Catholic Schools. The Bishop appointed the Director of Fiscal Affairs, Mr. Jacob Troutman, and the Vicar General for Administration, Father Ruben Buller, to oversee the creation of the particulars of the policy, which is envisioned to take effect in July 2023.

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Diocese of Lake Charles 

It was love at first sight for Bud Harless when he saw his wife, Ramona, for the first time in 1952. He was stationed at the Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Fallon, Nevada. Six months later they were married at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fallon.  Mr. and Mrs. Harless will celebrate 70 years of marriage on November 23. Bud said they never let a day go by without telling each other, “I love you.” 

The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, hereby announces the pastoral assignments for the year two thousand and twenty-two for the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Effective Immediately:

The Rev. Mr. Stephen Joshua Page – Diaconate Internship, Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish

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Diocese of Lake Charles 

LAKE CHARLES — The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, ordained Joshua Page to the Sacred Order of Deacon on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. 

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

When second-grader Louis Harrell was asked to reflect on what it was like to receive Holy Communion for the first time, he said, “The best part about receiving the Eucharist is that you just can’t frown.”

April 14, 2022
Holy Thursday

In 2011 the Diocese of Lake Charles opened Vianney House, a residence for men discerning the priesthood.   Father Nathan Long was its first director, and the house was located in the old faculty residence of St. Louis Catholic High School on Bank Street.   Vianney House was a great success.