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October 10, 2020, morning after Hurricane Delta landfall

Just as he did through Hurricane Laura, Bishop Glen John Provost assures the faithful in the Diocese of Lake Charles of his constant presence and prayers for everyone, both during and after Hurricane Delta, as he remains in the Diocese.

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Diocese of Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES — The Diocese of Lafayette has responded to Hurricane Laura recovery efforts in the Diocese of Lake Charles with a donation of $155,000. The presentation was made by the Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel, Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, on Monday, October 5, at St. Henry Catholic Church Community Center.

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Dear People of God,

Praised be Jesus Christ! We are all awaiting the inevitable strike of Hurricane Delta. The onslaught of these storms has understandably left us apprehensive and exhausted. We must, nonetheless, be assured that we are in God’s hands.

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Diocese of Lake Charles 

LAKE CHARLES — Less than 48 hours after Hurricane Delta made landfall on October 9 near Creole, La., the power of prayer was on public display in the Diocese of Lake Charles for the third annual Rosary Around the Lake.

Request for Proposals
Diocese of Lake Charles

1. NEW - DOLC ITB St. Margaret of Scotland Temporary School Site Construction 12.08.2020
2. NEW - DOLC L20 AD Immaculate Conception Cathedral School 20.0028.03 Emergency Repairs 12.02.2020
3. NEW - DOLC L20 RFP Arch & Eng Procurement Services for Our Lady’s Catholic School
4. NEW - DOLC L20 Bid Our Lady’s School Temporary Buildings
5. NEW - DOLC L20 Bid St. Margaret’s Temporary Buildings
6. DOLC L20 RFP Tree and Vegetative Debris Removal
7. DOLC L20 SLCHS Temp Contents & Technology
8. RFP Emergency Repair Services
9. BID AWARDED - St. Margaret of Scotland Temporary Campus
10. BID AWARDED - St. Louis Catholic High School - Temporary Facility
11. BID AWARDED - Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church - Roof

“In this tragedy, we’ve experienced the love of neighbor helping neighbor and strangers helping strangers,” Bishop Glen John Provost said about recovery efforts of Hurricane Laura during an interview with Chris Welty of KATC-TV 3: Acadiana's Newschannel. Click here to read story and watch video about how the Diocese of Lake Charles is picking up the pieces from the August 27 Category 4 storm.