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Vol. 43, No. 2 Msgr. Harry Greig retiring at year’s end (Read more at www.lcdiocese.org) gation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican serving until LAKE CHARLES – Msgr. Harry D. Greig, of St. Mary August 1991. Upon his return, Msgr. Greig was named Vicar of the Lake in Big Lake and St. Patrick’s Mis- General and . sion in Sweetlake, will retire at the end of 2016 after 40 years Upon his election as Diocesan Administrator by the College of priestly service. of in June 2005 following the transfer of Bishop He served in many positions in diocesan administration Edward K. Braxton, Msgr. Greig didn’t anticipate a long time and in pastoral settings, but his two year stint as Diocesan Ad- before a new bishop would be named. However, those addi- ministrator during what was one of the most difficult times for tional duties would last for nearly two years and encompass this local church – the recovery following the devastation of two hurricanes. He served until the ordination and installa- Hurricane Rita – was recently acknowledged by comments by tion of Bishop Provost on April 23, 2007. Bishop Glen John Provost. “I think, having been involved in the beginnings of the “We in the Diocese of Lake Charles owe Greig an diocese, I didn’t anticipate any surprises,” Msgr. Greig said. enormous debt of gratitude,” Bishop Provost said, “He served “It would be just until a new bishop was named, perhaps six not only in various leadership positions throughout the his- months, I thought. We had staff in place and there was nothing tory of the Diocese from its beginning but also as Diocesan traumatic to deal with. I did not anticipate the length of time Administrator for two years, a very trying period in the his- it would be, didn’t even think about it. tory of our area because of the devastation of Hurricane Rita. “I had been elected by the Consultors to be administrator “On a personal note, when I arrived in the Diocese in April and I chose to use them during my time in that role,” he said. of 2007, Monsignor Greig extended to me every kindness and “ Throughout the process we would meet regularly. We didn’t generous cooperation, welcoming me to Lake Charles and have a chancery but had the bishop’s house and met there for making his services and experience available to me.,” the me to consult them and them to offer guidance and advice. I Bishop continued. “He has been a faithful steward of God’s think that was beneficial for the whole diocese because they gifts and I pray that our Heavenly Father will bless him in his were able to own the decisions we made as well. Their sup- retirement.” port was important as well as we moved forward.” Msgr. Greig was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese He noted it was the unexpected – the hurricanes – that of Lafayette on May 28, 1976 in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic caught him, and everyone else, short. Church. “First, there was Katrina and the people relocating into the Included in his many pastoral assignments was Associate diocese,” he said. “We were trying to help them and then came Pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland here in Lake Charles. He our own experience, with Rita. It was a situation of doing what was at St. Margaret when the Diocese of Lake Charles was es- we had to do. We were fortunate that people were generous to tablished in 1980 and decided, as did other priests of the Dio- us, such as the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Extension and cese of Lafayette, to remain here in Lake Charles as a priest of others who gave us funding to help those in need, who had lost the new diocese. Other assignments over the years included everything.” stints at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Our While administrator, Msgr. Greig had retained his post as Lady Queen of Heaven and as Administrator of St. Margaret pastor of St. Mary of the Lake. “Some had suggested that I give in 1986. up the parish, but as I didn’t think it would a long period of During his two-year, June 2005-April 2007, tenure as He was appointed co-pastor of Our Lady Queen of Heaven time, I stayed.” Diocesan Administrator, Msgr. Harry Greig presided in 1991 and became pastor in 1992, serving until 1995, when he This would prove to be a good choice as St. Patrick’s Mis- over many functions, such as the blessing and was named of the Cathedral in 1995, serving there until sion “was the only Catholic structure that remained in Cam- dedication of the new Cathedral office building. his appointment as pastor of St. Mary of the Lake in July 2003. eron Parish for us to celebrate Eucharist after the storm,” he With the establishment of the new diocese, Bishop Jude said. “The coastal parishes and St. Mary of the Lake all op- Bishop Provost publicly acknowledged Msgr. Greig at the Speyrer asked Msgr. Greig to serve as Chancellor and he did erated out of it. In hindsight things worked smoothly but as recent Gaudete Dinner, a diocesan celebration of all priests, so until August 1988, taking on the additional duty of Vicar you were going through it, you were just operating with what , religious and seminarians of the Diocese in prepara- General in June 1982 as well as serving in the Tribunal the you saw as a need and responding to it. We had never been tion for Christmas. The Bishop thanked Msgr. Greig for his positions of Prosynodal Judge, Advocate, and Defender of the through a hurricane as a diocese, so you came realize there is many years of service in leadership to the Diocese, especially Bond. In 1988, he accepted a position with the Sacred Congre- a Holy Spirit working.” as administrator from 2005 to 2007.

Christ is our Light. And as the winter days grow shorter and darkness descends more rapidly, we are reminded of the shadows that can darken our own lives. Loneliness, illness, separation, addiction, unemployment, alienation, poverty, and sin can bring loss of hope and even despair. Christmas proclaims that it does not have to be that way. The poor shepherds heard “good news of great joy” that pierced the cold midnight sky and the same can happen to us. The Savior is born. Light has entered the world. The and faithful of the Diocese of Lake Charles join me, Bishop Provost, in wishing you the joyful light of a Merry Christmas. †The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, D.D., M.A. Bishop of Lake Charles Respect Life Banquet Jan. 17 LAKE CHARLES – Jenni- line Matt; or e-mail rachels. fer Roback Morse, Ph.D., will [email protected] or be the guest speaker at the an- [email protected] nual Diocese of Lake Charles for more information. Tick- Respect Life Banquet set for ets can also be purchased by Tuesday, Jan. 17, in the Lake going to the website of the Charles Civic Center. Pre- Diocese – live.lcdiocese.org sentation of the “Pro Vita” – clicking the “Support the awards will take place in ad- Diocese” button and the Re- dition to Dr. Morse’s remarks. spect Life Banquet link The awards will recognize A number of diocesan pro- the work and service of peo- life ministries, including Ra- ple of the diocese in pro-life chel’s Vineyard, The Gabriel activities during the year. Project, youth pilgrims trav- Doors open at 6 p.m. with eling to the annual March for silent auction items available Life gathering in Washington for bid. The dinner is 6:30 DC, and a new pro-life proj- Jennifer Roback Morse, p.m. and Dr. Morse will speak ect Grief to Grace, which will Ph.D. at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 each be introduced at the banquet, and president of the Ruth In- and a table for eight can be are benefitted by the pro- stitute, a global non-profit or- The top image is an architect’s rendering of the entry gate at the Camp purchased for $400. ceeds from this event. ganization, dedicated to cre- Karol Youth Retreat facility to be built in Moss Bluff. The bottom photo is Call 337-439-7400 for Caro- Dr. Morse is the founder ating a Christ-like solution the diocesan youth core team pictured with Bishop Glen John Provost at the to family breakdown. She groundbreaking for the gate. Pictured from left are, Luke Hagen, Msgr. Daniel earned her doctorate in Eco- Torres (), Abie Hebert, Olivia Boudreaux, Joel Brabham, Matthew The next publication of nomics at the University of Foltz, Allen Wyninger, Milissa Thibodeaux (Director of Youth Ministry), Noel Rochester in 1980 and taught Grove, William Fultz, Kyle Baudoin, Very Reverend Ruben Buller (Secretary the Catholic Calendar will be economics at Yale University for Ministry of Administration), Ellie Clements, and Ashlyn Theriot. Camp Karol and George Mason Univer- is one of the key beneficiaries of the Return to the Lord Capital Campaign Friday, January 20, 2017. sity. ongoing across the Diocese of Lake Charles. Diocesan Briefs..... through the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans and the Diocesan offices closed for Christmas courses may also qualify as electives in many McNeese de- Marriage Preparation classes for 2017 LAKE CHARLES – The offices of the Diocese of Lake gree programs. LAKE CHARLES – Openings for the next Marriage Prepa- Charles will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Jan. 2. Courses include Theology 104: Origins Of the Catholic Faith ration class, offered by the Office of Family Life of the Dio- They will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, for regular cese, is Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, beginning January 23; Theol- office hours – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The class is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Chancery of the ogy 290: History of Blacks in The American Catholic Church Diocese, 414 Iris Street. Registration is $100, which includes from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning January 17; and St. Louis tuition giveaway the Prepare/Enrich online assessment, lunch, and materials. Theology 290: Spiritual Theology on Tuesdays and Thursdays, LAKE CHARLES – St. Louis Catholic High School has be- It can be accomplished online at live.lcdiocese.org by clicking beginning January 17, from 12:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. gun its “Great Tuition Give-Away” with a chance to win one the Event Registration button, then the Marriage Preparation Registration forms are available through the diocesan Of- year’s tuition at the school, though fees are not included. link. fice of Religious Education (337-439-7400), the Newman Cen- Five hundred tickets are being sold at $25 each. The tuition A registration form can also be printed by going to Mar- ter, and at www.lcdiocese.org by clicking Forms on the front prize is transferable, redeemable for up to two years (August riage Preparation under the forms link on the website. page and scrolling to Center for Catholic Studies. 2018), and can be gifted or donated to the scholarship fund. Other dates of classes in 2017 are March 11, April 8, May 13, Tickets are available on-line at www.slchs.org or at the and June 24. school office, 1920 Bank Street. Luncheon and breakfast dates Deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 and LAKE CHARLES -- The next Women’s Luncheon and Men’s Holy Spirit Women’s Retreat the winner, who needs not be present to win, will be chosen on Prayer Breakfast with Bishop Glen John Provost are Wednes- LAFAYETTE - Michelle Moran and Fr. Joe Krafft will be Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at St. Louis Catholic’s Grandparents Day. day Jan. 4, and Friday, Jan 6, respectively, in Ave Maria Hall of the featured speakers at the annual Holy Spirit Women’s Re- Contact Ann Vincent at 337-436-7275 or [email protected] the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Office Building. treat January 27-29, 2017 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. The for more information. The events will not take place in December. theme is “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Women should send a check for $15, payable to the Dio- Also on the program are Larry Oney, a dynamic Center for Catholic Studies Spring classes cese of Lake Charles, to Women’s Luncheon Tickets, 414 Iris preacher, author and businessman, his wife, Andi, along with , LAKE CHARLES – Deadline to register for classes offered Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 and include a stamped self- Patti Mansfield and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New in the Spring at the Center for Catholic Studies at the Catholic address envelope. Orleans (CCRNO) Team. Student Center of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church The breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and is preceded by Mass be- The retreat is sponsored by CCRNO. Weekend and Satur- is Dec. 22. ginning at 6:30 a.m. in the Cathedral. Men should call 337-439- day commuters are welcome. Register online at www.ccrno. Students may receive college credit for these courses 7400 to register. org or call (504) 828-1368. 00980097

The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

December 16, 2016 Craig A. Guillory named Distinguished Catholic of Year LAKE CHARLES – Craig said. “He has also been a par- a television commercial lo- A. Guillory, a life-long pa- ish pastoral council member, cally promoting the Carnival rishioner of Sacred Heart a member of the social justice season with the saying, ‘Let’s of Jesus Catholic Church in committee, and the “Ham- get this party started.’ Lake Charles, received the burger Grill Master” for the Guillory is also a member 2016 “Distinguished Catho- parish’s annual bazaar.” of Phi Beta Sigma frater- lic of the Year” from St. Pe- In the community, Guillory nity with various leadership ter Claver Court and Council is equally busy as the founder roles. He is Commander of #168 of St. Henry Catholic of Krewe Chetu Jadi (Swahili the Junior Knights of Peter Church at the annual Sap- for Krewe of our Ancestors) Claver of Sacred Heart Coun- phire and Ice Gala fundrais- and its captain for 30 years, cil #31, playing a major role er. Rev. Jeffrey Starkovich, according to Father Starkov- in grooming young men to be pastor of St. Henry, made the ich He currently serving his presentation to Guillory. fourth term as regions-presi- leaders. His sons, Creighton Father Starkovich intro- dent of Southwest Louisiana and Carrington, have made duced the winner, pointing Mardi Gras Association. history on the national KPC out the many leadership po- A designer and costume level with each serving the sitions Guillory has attained maker for many of the area’s Order as Junior Supreme in a variety of church groups Mardi Gras Krewes, Guillory Knights. and other organizations. has been featured in national He is the Faithful Navi- “He is an original member publications promoting tour- gator of Father Hannigan of the Sacred Heart Gospel ism in Louisiana. With his Fourth Degree Assembly #6 Choir,” Father Starkovich son Creighton, he appears in of the Knights of Peter Claver and has been Area Command- er of District 6, Southwest Central Committee as well as Abrazando Cristo District Vice President. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Col- Mission trip set lege-level seminarians study- ing for the priesthood for LAKE CHARLES – The For an information packet/ the Diocese of Lake Charles Abrazando Cristo Mission registration form, please and the St. Henry Catholic Trip to Nicaragua for 2017 contact Msgr. Torres at 337- Church’s Building Bridges will be June 30 to July 9, 439-7400 or e-mail connie. Capital Campaign. Bishop Glen John Provost, left, presents the 2016 “Distinguished Catholic of the according to Msgr. Daniel A. [email protected]. of the church par- Year” St. Peter Claver Award to Craig A. Guillory of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Torres. A $300.00 non-refundable ishes of the Diocese of Lake Church in Lake Charles, middle, with Father Jeffrey Starkovich, right, pastor of St. Cost of the trip is $2,150.00, deposit is required with the Charles were asked to nomi- Henry Catholic Church at the recent “Sapphire and Ice Gala fundraiser. Proceeds which covers all air and completed registration form nate an individual for the from the event will be used to support College-level seminarians studying for the ground transportation, meals, by the January 11 deadline to award, except for St. Henry priesthood for the Diocese of Lake Charles and the St. Henry Catholic Church’s lodging, tips, taxes, retreat, secure one of the 25 available since it was serving as a host Building Bridges Capital Campaign. St. Peter Claver Council and Court #168 of St. and mission shirt. seats. for the gala. Henry Catholic Church sponsors the award. Christmas Mass Schedule for the churches of the Diocese of Lake Charles Bell City Our Lady of Perpetual Help LeBleu Settlement St. John Vianney (920 S. Broadway) St. Joseph Mission (7120 Highway 14 E.) 8:00 p.m. (Eve); 10:00 a.m. (Day) (2110 Claude Hebert Road) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Day) 8:30 a.m. (Day) Johnson Bayou Big Lake Our Lady of the Assumption Mission Moss Bluff St. Mary of the Lake (5556 Highway 82) (11054 Highway 384) 11:00 a.m. (Day) St. Theodore 4:00 p.m. (Eve) (785 Sam Houston Jones Parkway) 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 11:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:30 a.m., (Day) Cameron Kinder Our Lady Star of the Sea St. Philip Neri (135 Our Lady Road) (607 Fourth Avenue) Oakdale 4:00 p.m. (Eve) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) Sacred Heart of Jesus (1208 E. 7th Avenue) Carlyss Lacassine 7:00 p.m. (Eve); 10:00 a.m. (Day) St. Theresa of the Child Jesus St. John the Evangelist Mission (4822 Carlyss Drive) (306 Ann Street) Oberlin 4:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 7:00 a.m. (Day) St. Joan of Arc Creole (110 W. 5th Avenue) Lake Arthur Sacred Heart of Jesus 4:30 p.m., 12:00 Midnight (Extraordinary Form) (Eve); Our Lady of the Lake (5250 West Creole Highway) 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Day) 5:30 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) (203 Commercial Avenue) 4:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) Ragley DeQuincy St. Pius X Our Lady of LaSalette Lake Charles (203 S. Grand Avenue) Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (16816 Highway 171) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 10:00 a.m. (Day) (Corner of Kirby and Bilbo Streets) 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight (Eve); DeRidder 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Raymond (Extraordinary Form) (Day) St. Joseph St. Lawrence (1125 Blankenship Drive) Christ the King (5505 Pine Island Highway) 5:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) (7680 Gulf Highway) 5:00 p.m. (Eve); 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) Elizabeth St. Frances of Rome Mission Immaculate Heart of Mary Sulphur (204 Poplar Street) (2031 Opelousas Street) Immaculate Conception 8:00 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight (Eve); 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (Day) (2700 Maplewood Drive) Elton Our Lady of Fatima Mission 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (Day) (1700 Graham Street) St. Joseph Our Lady of LaSalette 7:00 a.m. (Day) (209 N. Washington Street) (602 N. Claiborne Street) 5:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:30 a.m. (Day) Our Lady of Good Counsel 4:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Day) St. Paul (221 Aqua Drive) (1100 St. Mary Street) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. 12:00 Midnight Our Lady of Prompt Succor 7:00 p.m. (Eve); 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Day) (Extraordinary Form) (Eve); (1109 Cypress Street) 9:00 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight (Eve); Fenton Our Lady Queen of Heaven 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (Day) St. Charles Borromeo (3939 Lake Street) (804 Third Avenue) 4:00 p.m. (Main Church), Sweetlake 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) 4:15 p.m. (Family Life Center gym), St. Patrick Mission 6:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight (Main Church) (Eve); (469 Highway 27) Grand Chenier 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (Day) St. Eugene 8:00 a.m. (Day) (5035 Grand Chenier Highway) Sacred Heart of Jesus 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:30 a.m. (Day) (610 Louisiana Avenue) Vinton 4:30 p.m. (Eve); 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (Day) St. Joseph Hackberry St. Henry St. Peter the Apostle (1502 Industrial Street) (1021 Eighth Avenue) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) (1210 Main Street) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8 a.m. (Day) 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. (Day) Welsh Iowa St. Margaret of Scotland Our Lady of Seven Dolors St. Raphael (2500 Enterprise Blvd.) (209 N. Adams Street) (211 S. Thomson Avenue) (NW Corner of Enterprise Blvd & 17th Street) 5:30 p.m. (Eve); 10:15 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight (Eve); 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Day) St. Joseph Jennings (310 N. Sarah Street) Immaculate Conception St. Martin de Porres 5:00 p.m. (Eve) (705 S. Lake Arthur Avenue) (5495 Elliott Road) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) Westlake Our Lady Help of Christians St. Patrick Hospital Chapel (710 N. State Street) (524 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive) St. John Bosco 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) (1301 Sampson Street) 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Day)