“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people” (Luke 2:10)
A beautiful Nativity scene awaits all who pass by the Chancery for the Diocese of Lake Charles at 1201 Ryan Street. The creche was set up by Eric Young, facilities manager for the Chancery. Eric also constructed the wooden backdrop for the… Read more
We hope to see you this Saturday morning at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Catholic Church for the transitional diaconate ordination of Scott Beslin! All are welcome.
Retrouvaille is an international, peer-run program that has helped hundreds of thousands of hurting married couples turn the tide, find new hope, and rediscover the love that initially brought them together. Surveys have shown that 3 out of 4 couples who complete the entire program are still married five years later with stronger,… Read more
Today we remember Saint Damasus, our 37th Pope. He is renowned for commissioning the Latin Vulgate Bible, restoring the catacombs, and promoting the veneration of martyrs.
We are grateful for your prayerful support: https://www.osvhub.com/olacathedral/funds
What an incredible testament to God’s grace in our Diocese of Nashville! Based on 2024 data, we’re ranked 7th in the U.S. for our Wedding Ratio. This shows the number of sacramental weddings per Catholic in our diocese, calculated as total Church weddings divided by our Catholic population, resulting in 1 wedding per 239 Catholics. We have so… Read more
“What a blessing it is to see where we began to where we are today.”
#ICYMI Earlier this month, current and former staff of VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services, gathered with Bishop Joseph Williams to celebrate 10 years of compassionate service across South Jersey.
Before VITALity’s creation, the Diocese operated three nursing homes that… Read more
Today, we congratulate the Reverend Joe Gosselin, M.S., on the 60th anniversary of his priestly ministry. Father Gosselin was ordained on December 11, 1965. He is retired and is in residence at Our Lady of LaSalette Parish in Sulphur.
“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.” —… Read more
Bishop Schlert attended the annual Legatus Christmas Dinner on December 3rd, sharing a meaningful evening of faith, fellowship, and community with its members.
When Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were withheld in early November 2025 during the government shutdown, many churches and non-profit organizations stepped up to help feed their communities.
One such effort was led by the faculty and student body of St. Joseph School in San Fidel, NM, who launched a temporary… Read more
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A “Harvest of Hope” In a Time of Great Need
When the government shut down, one school stepped up to feed a community.
Join us this Friday night for a special diocesan celebration as we honor Our Lady of Guadalupe!
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