“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.” —… Read more

St. Dominic of Silos (1000–1073 A.D.) was born in Navarre, Spain, to a peasant family. He grew up herding his father’s sheep in the Pyrenees mountains. This work endeared in him a love of solitude, leading him to enter the local Benedictine monastery in Navarre. He eventually became its… Read more

The Diocese of Lake Charles, through the Office of Liturgy, offers suggestions as to how to observe Ember Days.

PRAYER
• Consider attending Mass daily on Ember Days.
• Make an… Read more

Pope St. Anastasius I (d. 401 A.D.) was a 4th century Bishop of Rome. The writings of the Church Fathers tell us that he was a distinguished Roman Christian known for his charity and holiness. He was elevated to the Chair of St. Peter in 399 A.D., succeeding Pope Siricius, and his… Read more

“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus… Read more

The Diocese of Lake Charles, through the Office of Liturgy, offers suggestions as to how to observe Ember Days.

PRAYER
• Consider attending Mass daily on Ember Days.
• Make an… Read more

“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of… Read more

St. Winebald (701-761 A.D.) – also known as Winibald or Wynbald – a Saxon prince born into a holy and royal family in England. His father, St. Richard the King, and his mother, St. Wunna of Wessex, are both saints, as well as his brother, St. Willibald, his sister, St. Walburga, and his uncle,… Read more

The focus areas are Seminarian Education, Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana, and Catholic Communications. Each depends on the generosity of donors to continue its… Read more

The Stella Maris Seafarers Center in the Diocese of Lake Charles is accepting donations of delicious treats or a variety of gift cards to share with sailors who pass through the Port of Lake Charles… Read more

St. John of Matha (1154-1213) was born near Provence, France to noble and pious parents, and was dedicated to God from his birth. He learned the arts of a nobleman and advanced in Christian virtue, tending the sick and giving alms to the poor. Through his study of theology at the University… Read more

This year, Wednesday, December 17; Friday, December 19; and Saturday, December 20,… Read more

Bring your heart and soul and just sit with the Lord.

Saint Charles Center is located at 2151 Sam Houston Jones Parkway in Moss… Read more

This year the theme is “A New Day Dawns” and features works by Gjeilo, Hagenberg, Dunphy, Lauridsen, and more that discuss light, celestial journeys, and heartfelt gifts. Come re-center at the end of the holiday season (or the start… Read more

St. Adelaide (931-999 A.D.) was the virtuous daughter of King Rupert II of Burgundy, France. She became the Queen of Italy after being given in marriage to the future King of Italy. When her husband died, she was imprisoned for refusing a second politically-driven marriage. However, when… Read more

Deacon Brian Soileau invites you to join him on the remaining Tuesdays of Advent (December 16 and 23) as he leads Eucharistic Adoration with Divine Mercy Chaplet at Saint Charles Center. The Holy… Read more

Ember Days are observed four times a year, namely, the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday that follow the First Sunday of Lent, the Feast of Pentecost, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14), and the Memorial of Saint Lucy (December 13).

This year, Wednesday, December 17;… Read more

A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is scheduled the weekend of February 13-15, 2026, at Saint Charles Center, 2151 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, in Moss Bluff. The retreat, sponsored by the Diocese of Lake Charles, is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s… Read more

Sponsored by the Diocese of Lake Charles and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Proverbs 31 Foundation is a catechesis in biblical femininity and virtue development for… Read more

St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli (1587–1651) was born in Genoa, Italy, to an aristocratic family. She was pious and desired the religious life, however, at the age of fifteen she was forced into an arranged marriage. Her husband, a wealthy and illustrious man, lived dissolutely as… Read more

St. John of the Cross (1542–1591) – also known as San Juan de la Cruz – was born to a poor family in Old Castile, Spain. His father married below his rank and was disinherited as a result. After his father’s early death, John was raised in poverty by his mother. He studied and served at a… Read more

St. Lucy (Lucia) of Syracuse (283–304 A.D.) was born to a wealthy Christian family on the island of Sicily. Her father died when she was in her infancy. Lucy grew in piety, and at a young age secretly consecrated her virginity to Christ. Her mother pressured her into an arranged marriage with a pagan… Read more

St. Juan Diego, a humble Aztec peasant, saw the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Hill of Tepeyac near present-day Mexico City on December 9, 1531, the feast of the Immaculate Conception at the time. After a request by the bishop to prove her identity, Our Lady asked Juan Diego to gather the… Read more