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Bishop Glen John Provost issued a memo on September 29, 2021, concerning a priest from the Diocese of Kottapuram in India illegitimately ministering in the Diocese of Lake Charles. The faithful of the Diocese of Lake Charles are not to attend Masses celebrated by Reverend Vincent Vadakkedath.

LAKE CHARLES — Bishop Glen. John Provost was the celebrant for the annual Red Mass on Friday, September 10, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. He was joined by the Very Rev. Edward Richard, M.S., V.F., who served as homilist, and Rev. Samuel Bond, who assisted as Master of Ceremonies.

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Diocese of Lake Charles 

Sometimes the best way to reach students where they are on their faith journey is through their peers. That’s exactly what Awakening retreats do — offer college students the opportunity to encounter Christ on a personal level in community with others their own age.

175^th Anniversary of Apparition part of nine-day celebration

By Pamela Seal
Diocese of Lake Charles

SULPHUR — Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church will celebrate a trio of special occasions Sept. 18-26 as it marks the Diamond Jubilee of its parish, the Sacerdotal Diamond Jubilee of Rev. Lawrence Kohler, M.S.; and the 175^th anniversary of Our Lady’s Apparition at LaSalette in France.

MOSS BLUFF — His Excellency, the Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, was the celebrant and homilist for the 15^th annual Clergy and Religious Recognition Celebration on Thursday, September 9, at Camp Karol. The Mass took place on the Feast of St. Peter Claver, patron saint for the Diocese of Lake Charles, followed by a luncheon for the honorees.

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Diocese of Lake Charles 

As the saying goes: One good deed deserves another, especially when it comes to disaster relief between two dioceses affected by Category 4 hurricanes one year apart.