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St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 2500 Enterprise Boulevard, Lake Charles, is searching for liturgical cantors (especially baritone / tenors) to join its music ministry. Responsibilities include: prepare and sing for weekend Masses, lead the congregation in hymns, Mass parts, and special chants for various liturgical seasons.

Interested candidates should forward resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Position details will be forwarded to those who express interest.

SAINT BENEDICT, La. — Philip James Seilhan of the Diocese of Lake Charles was among 29 students to graduate from Saint Joseph Seminary College.

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES — There have been more than 4,000 babies’ lives saved since New Life Counseling opened its doors in 1984. The pregnancy resource center located at 631 East School Street is expanding its services to save even more innocent lives.

LAKE CHARLES — On Tuesday, May 17, St. Louis Catholic High School awarded degrees to the Class of 2022 during a commencement ceremony in the Burton Coliseum Complex.

The Diocese of Lake Charles issued a statement on Tuesday, May 3, in response to a Politico report that a leaked draft opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, suggests the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade — the 1973 landmark case that legalized abortion nationwide. The following statement, with approval from Bishop Provost, reads: