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LAKE CHARLES  — The largest class of transitional deacons in the history of the Diocese of Lake Charles was ordained last summer in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Their journey to the priesthood took another historic turn this year as the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world forced the four seminarians to abruptly end their final semester several months early.

March 25, 2020
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

My dear people of God, 

As we continue to heed medical and government advice to help keep our parishioners safe from COVID-19,  so many have expressed their sincere gratitude for our televised Mass on Sunday and the many parishes that are offering Masses, Way of the Cross, Adoration, prayers and guidance and other spiritual opportunities through the use of technology.  This allows parishioners to be reminded that this medical emergency is occurring during the Season of Lent when we are called to devote ourselves to prayer, fasting and almsgiving. 

Pope Francis delivered an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi (To the City [Rome] and the World) Blessing to an empty St. Peter's Square on Friday, March 27, from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The Holy Father granted a special indulgence under the normal conditions for those watching the blessing via social media.

Thousands of Facebook followers have been responding positively to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic response from the Diocese of Lake Charles. Since the March 16 announcement about the suspension of public Masses, many priests have turned to online Masses to minister to the faithful.

LAKE CHARLES — Katherine Jester, a senior at St. Louis Catholic High School, has earned a $3,200 scholarship from the National Honor Society, a prestigious national semifinalist award from the parent organization of NHS, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).