Information and Announcements About The Diocese
LAKE CHARLES -- Bishop Glen John Provost was the featured speaker of the 2016 commencement ceremonies of St. Louis Catholic High School at which 125 seniors of the school graduated held May 17 in Burton Coliseum.
LAKE CHARLES – The Reverend Archimandrite Herbert J. May, J.C.L., 64, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Creole and Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Cameron, died Monday, May 9, 2016, in a local hospital.
Read more: Reverend Archimandrite Herbert J. May dies; Laid to Rest
I, The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, hereby announce the pastoral assignments for the Year Two thousand and Sixteen for the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana:
As stewards of a nearly $6.8 million operating budget, the Diocese of Lake Charles is just able to fund its ongoing missions and obligations. However, given that revenue the diocese receives is already earmarked each year, it is difficult for the diocese to invest in needed strategic priorities without an extraordinary effort.
Read more: How the Capital Campaign Fits into the Diocesan Budget
LAKE CHARLES – One hundred twenty five students made up the graduating class of 2016 from St. Louis Catholic High School. Many of those students received a variety of honors and awards during the 2015-2016 school term and were recognized at a special ceremony.
LAKE CHARLES -- During the recent rain events of early March that brought flooding to the communities and homes along the Sabine River, Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana has been busy bringing aid to those affected by high floodwaters. They first mobilized to provide food, clothing, and cleaning supplies.