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“You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” Ps 110:4

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, the Rev. Edward J. Brunnert, a Priest of the Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSalette and long-time Pastor in the Diocese of Lake Charles, passed away on May 5, 2021, at 86 years of age and after 58 years of Priesthood.

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“How many boxes of food does your family need?” Brother Daniel Morrissey, CFR, asked as a vehicle drove up to Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana. “Do you need any diapers?” 

Baton Rouge firm will design two churches

LAKE CHARLES — In a major development in its steps toward hurricane recovery and a sign of hope for Catholics throughout Southwest Louisiana, the Diocese of Lake Charles announced on Monday, April 26, a slate of architects selected to rebuild schools and churches destroyed by Hurricane Laura. In all, two Catholic churches and three schools will be rebuilt, with local firms selected to design the schools.

To contact the Diocese of Lake Charles, please call 337-439-7400 during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

LAKE CHARLES — The Diocese of Lake Charles announces that Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana is working to open Saint Joseph Refuge Shelter for Men in Lake Charles.

Deacon Harry “Bud” Edward Wagner Jr., 90, who died on April 2, was interred in New Bethany Cemetery, located at Saint Charles Center in Moss Bluff, following a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated Tuesday, April 6, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur.