The Most Reverend Jude Speyrer, D.D.
was ordained to the priesthood on July 25, 1953. He was
appointed the first bishop of Lake Charles on January 29, 1980
and was ordained and installed on April 25, 1980.He served as
bishop and administrator of the diocese until February 22,
2001, when his successor was installed. Bishop Speyrer is now
referred to as our Bishop Emeritus.
