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Vol. 39, No. 16 Bishop Speyrer laid to rest on Saint Charles Center grounds LAKE CHARLES – His Ex- tor of The Southwest the episcopacy in 1980. cese – Glad Tidings – on Oct. cellency, The Most Reverend Register, the newspaper of the He was very active in the 5, 1980 and he participated in Jude Speyrer, S.T.L., D.D., 84, Diocese of Lafayette. community helping to launch the celebration of 100 years the founding bishop of the In 1964, he became pastor to Abraham’s Tent in 1986. He of Catholic education in Lake Diocese of Lake Charles, was Our Lady of the Lake Catholic was on the Board of Directors Charles on Aug. 1, 1982. interred in New Bethany Cem- Church in Lake Arthur as well for United Way of Southwest He established the publica- etery on the grounds of Saint as administrator of the par- Louisiana for a number of tion of the Catholic Calendar, Charles Center on Wednesday, ish’s St. Maria Goretti Catholic years and served as chairman, initially a single page pub- July 31, following the Mass of elementary and high school. vice chairman and treasurer, lished twice monthly in the Christian Burial in the Cathe- In 1969, he became the the latter on two occasions. He Lake Charles American Press, dral of the Immaculate Con- founding pastor of Our Lady was also instrumental in rais- on Oct. 15, 1982. ception. Bishop Glen John Pro- Queen of Peace Catholic ing awareness and funds for In 1983, Bishop Speyrer es- vost was the celebrant. Church in Lafayette and in the construction of a chapel at tablished the first new parish The Bishop-emeritus died 1974 named a Chaplain to His the Phelps Correctional Cen- in the Diocese of Lake Charles on Sunday, July 21, in Opelou- Holiness Pope Paul VI with the ter in DeQuincy. at St. Charles Borromeo in sas. Bishop Speyrer was con- title . There were many high- Fenton and dedicated the first secrated and installed as the Beginning in 1974, he was lights during his 20 years as new chapel - St. Jude Chapel in During the Episcopal Ordination on April 25, 1980 in the first bishop of Lake Charles named – in succession – Chan- Bishop of Lake Charles. On Dry Creek. Lake Charles Civic Center, all of the bishops present, in- on April 25, 1980. Pope John cellor, Vicar General, Vicar Sept. 9, 1980 – the Feast of St. On April 25, 1985, the offices cluding Lafayette’s Bishop Gerard Frey laid hands on Paul II appointed him to lead for the Lafayette Deanery Peter Claver - he named St. of the Chancery were moved Bishop Speyrer’s head. the new diocese on January 29, and Chairman of the Council Peter Claver as the patron of into new quarters at 414 Iris 1980. of Vicars of the Diocese of La- the fledgling diocese. He inau- Street, the building being a gift Bishop Speyrer is survived fayette, working in Chancery gurated the Sunday morning from Calcasieu Council 1207 anniversary of the Diocese from the Lake Charles Chap- by a sister, Alice Louise Finley positions until his elevation to television program of the dio- Knights of Columbus and Cath- took place Jan. 28, 2000 at a ter of the National Confer- of Arnaudville; a brother, Os- olic Daughters of the Americas reception in the Calcasieu Ma- ence of Christians and Jews, car Speyrer and his wife Faye Court Lady of the Lake 695 of rine tower in downtown Lake was named the diocesan Citi- of Opelousas; and a multitude the Cathedral parish. Charles. The anniversary saw zen of the Year by the Fourth of nieces and nephews. Bishop Speyrer initiated the publication of The Visible Degree Knights of Columbus, He was predeceased by his the publication of a monthly Church, a history of the church and presented with the Silver parents, Antoine Speyrer and newspaper for the Diocese, parishes of the Diocese. Beaver Emblem by the Cal- Emelie Quebedeaux Speyrer The Southwest Catholic, in Nov. During his two decades as casieu Area Council of Boy and nine siblings, Aimee Da- 1986. He dedicated the Stella head of the Diocese, Bishop Scouts of America. vid Wyble, Paul Joseph Spey- Maris Seafarers Center at the Speyrer was singled out for The National Council of rer, Daniel Antoine Speyrer, Port of Lake Charles on Jan. numerous honors. In Aug. the Knights of Peter Claver Marie Hayes Mayne, Mildred 15, 1987. conferred upon him its Na- Olivier, Anthony Speyrer, Sr. In April 1988, the Bishop tional Gold Medal of Merit, he Antoine (Rita) Speyrer, Alfred made the first of three ad lim- was named the Distinguished C. Speyrer, and James Phillip ina visits to the Holy See to re- Citizen by the Calcasieu Area Speyrer. port to the Holy Father on the Council of Boy Scouts of Amer- The Bishop-emeritus Diocese. ica, awarded the diocese’s St. served as the shepherd of the A project near and dear to Vincent de Paul Humanitar- local church of Southwest his heart began on April 1, 1995 ian Award, and presented the Louisiana until Dec. 12, 2000, with the start of construction Gold Palm of Jerusalem from when Pope John Paul II ac- of Saint Charles Center, the the Equestrian Order of the cepted his request for retire- diocesan spirituality/retreat Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. ment. He was named Admin- center on Sam Houston Jones The Pontifical Knights of istrator of the Diocese by the Parkway in Moss Bluff. Shortly the Diocese awarded him College of Consultors after his after the establishment of the their inaugural Clergy Lead- retirement, serving until Feb. Diocese, Bishop Speyrer had ership Award, and the Su- 21, 2001, when his successor, called his priests together to preme Knight of the Knights Bishop Edward K. Braxton, discuss the most important of Columbus gave him a Medal was installed. needs for the new diocese. of Commendation. The Loui- Bishop Speyrer was born While many topics were dis- siana District of the Fourth on April 14, 1929 in Leonville, cussed, the item that came up A 24-year old Father Jude Speyrer on the day of his Degree Knights of Columbus La. – one of 12 children of repeatedly was the need, at gave him the Pope John XXIII Emelie and Antoine Speyrer. some time in the future, for a priestly ordination – July Award for Ecumenism, and he retreat center for the Diocese. He entered St. Joseph Semi- 25, 1953. received the Award of Honor nary College in St. Benedict, After years of planning and by the Sacred Military Con- La. at the age of 13 and gradu- fundraising, the project was 1980, he was invested as a stantinian Order of St. George ated in 1947 with an associate begun. Knight Commander of the Or- for his spiritual and moral of arts degree. He then en- In Jan. 1995, Bishop Spey- der of the Fleur de Lis, in Oct. leadership. He received the tered Notre Dame Seminary rer welcomed to Lake Charles, 1981 as a Knight Commander in and received The Most Reverend Agostino with Star of the Equestrian inaugural H.E. Chevalier his Bachelor of Arts degree in Cacciavillan, the Apostolic Order of the Holy Sepulchre Truman H. Stacey Award for May 1949. In Sept. 1949, he was Nuncio to the United States for of Jerusalem and in 1994 as the Promotion of Ecumenism sent to the Pontifical North The newly consecrated and installed Bishop Jude Spey- the dedication of Saint Charles an Ecclesiastical Knight Com- from the Imperial Calcasieu American College in Rome for rer, the founding bishop of the Diocese of Lake Charles Center and its Tabor Retreat mander of Grace in the Sacred Cadre of the Order of St. Laza- further studies, transferring to stands with his crozier on April 25, 1980. House and Katharine Drexel Military Constantinian Order rus of Jerusalem. the University of Fribourg in Conference Center. of St. George. In 2008, he established The Switzerland in 1950. He was Acting upon Pope John Paul Over the years, he was Bishop Jude Speyrer Fund in ordained to the diaconate in II’s 1994 apostolic letter Ter- recognized by many organi- Honor of Monsignor Gouaux 1953 and graduated from the Bishop Provost speaks on tio Millennio Adveniente to the zations for his dutiful ser- with the Community Founda- University of Fribourg with a world’s bishops, clergy, and vice, receiving the St. George tion of Southwest Louisiana. Licentiate in Sacred Theology lay faithful on preparation for Emblem from the National Distributions from the Fund in May 1953. Lafayette Auxilia- the death of Bishop Speyrer the Jubilee of the Year 2000, Committee on Scouting and are to be used exclusively for ry Bishop Maurice Schexnay- Bishop Speyer initiated in Jan. named Clergyman of the Year tuition assistance for clergy of der ordained him to the priest- “We are all saddened by in the faith that we shared 1997 a 36-month pilgrimage by Msgr. Cramers Assem- the Diocese of Lake Charles hood on July 25, 1953 in St. the death of Bishop Speyrer with Bishop Speyrer in the to each parish of the diocese. bly Fourth Degree Knights seeking further education. John Cathedral in Lafayette. who served our Lord Jesus victory over death accom- The monthly pilgrimage be- of Columbus, and Knight of Contributions to the this fund He celebrated his first mass so devoutly and fulfilled the plished in Jesus Christ and gan at the youngest parish – St. the Year by District VI of the or directly to the Diocese for in his hometown church of St. office of apostle so diligent- the hope of eternal life that Charles Borromeo in Fenton Knights and Ladies of Peter a charity dear to Bishop Spey- Leo the Great in Leonville. ly. He was a good and faith- it promises. I recall my long – and concluded at the oldest, Claver. He also received the rer would be gratefully ac- His first assignment was as ful servant. We also appreci- acquaintanceship with Bish- the Cathedral of the Immacu- Ecumenical Service Award cepted. assistant pastor of St. Landry ate the legacy he left behind, op Speyrer that began in La- late Conception. On Dec. 31, in Opelousas. the foundations he laid for fayette when I served as his 1999, a Night Watch ceremony He was later assigned as as- the Diocese of Lake Charles, altar server. I consider it a was held at the Cathedral and sistant chaplain to Our Lady and the memories of his in- great privilege to have been four other parishes of the Dio- of Wisdom Chapel at the Uni- sight and wisdom. Finally, under his tutelage. May he cese to usher in the new mil- versity of Southwestern Loui- we take great consolation rest in lasting peace.” lennium. siana as well as associate edi- A celebration of the 20th Catholic schools

The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, has asked that during the hurricane open August 9, 14 season of 2013 the people of the Diocese of Lake Charles pray the following prayer, composed by The LAKE CHARLES – For the 2,533 students on the first day Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder, Second Bish- children of Southwest Louisi- of classes. op of Lafayette, following Hurricane Audrey in 1957: ana, summer’s sunny days are New principals will lead waning and that means the two schools – St. Margaret O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed beginning of the school. The of Scotland and Immaculate your order and returned to its quietude. You are seven Catholic schools in the Conception Cathedral School. still the Master of the land and sea. We live in the Diocese of Lake Charles will Wendy L. Wicke, a career edu- shadow of a danger over which we have no con- be opening for classes in Au- cator in the public schools of trol: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, gust. Cameron Parish, brings 28 can awake from its seeming lethargy, and over- Catholic schools in Calca- years of service to the top job step its conventional boundaries, invade our land sieu Parish - St. Louis Catho- at St. Margaret and Michael Michael Miller Wendy L. Wicke and spread chaos and disaster. lic High School, Immaculate Miller, the new leader at Im- Conception Cathedral Catho- maculate Conception Cathe- Miller holds a Bachelor of pal of Mount Carmel Catholic During this hurricane season we turn to You, O loving lic School, St. Margaret of dral School, comes to South- Arts Degree from The Ohio School on Saipan, principal at Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose mem- Scotland Catholic School, west Louisiana from Dayton, State Univeristy, a Masters of Saint Helen Catholic School ories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Ohio. Arts in Private School Educa- in Georgetown, Texas, and at refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Catholic School, all in Lake Wicke served in positions at tion from University of San Bishop Fenwick High School Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to Charles; St. Theodore’s Holy Grand Lake High, South Cam- Francisco, and a Masters of on Dayton, Ohio. plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared Family Catholic School in eron Elementary, Cameron Education Degree in Second- Other returning Catholic from the calamities common to this area and ani- Moss Bluff; and Our Lady’s Elementary, South Cameron ary Education from Wright school administrators include mated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk Catholic School in Sulphur High, and the school’s Central State University. JoAnn Wallwork at Our Lady in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the - open for classes on Wednes- Office. She holds a Bachelor’s He has served in instruc- Queen of Heaven; Jennifer heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity day, Aug. 14, while the lone Degree in Elementary Educa- tional and administrative po- Bellon at St. Theodore Holy awaits us. Amen. Catholic school in Jefferson tion, a Master of Education sitions in Ohio, Missouri, Tex- Family; Trevor Donnelly at Davis Parish – Our Lady Im- in Elementary Education, a as and on Saipan, the largest Our Lady’s School; Deborah maculate Catholic School – Masters of Education plus 30, The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder island Commonwealth of the Frank and Ted Nixon at St. will open its doors on Friday, and a principal’s certification, Second Bishop of Lafayette Northern Mariana Islands, Louis, and Nicole Reeves at Aug. 9. Last year the seven all from McNeese State Univ- including founding princi- Our Lady Immaculate. Catholic schools welcomed eristy. The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

August 2, 2013 Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Viganò, to officiate at Aug. 22 crowning rite LAKE CHARLES – His Excellency, Archbishop Carlo Ma- of the Virgin Mary that enjoys this privilege in the state of ria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, will offi- Louisiana and that is the state patronal image of Our Lady of ciate at the crowning rite of the statue of the Blessed Vir- Prompt Succor in New Orleans. gin Mary in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on “This Year is meant to renew the commitment of all the Thursday, August 22, at a 6 p.m. Mass celebrated by His Ex- faithful to the mission of Christ in the Diocese of Lake cellency, Bishop Glen John Provost. Archbishop Viganò, will Charles and to deepen Catholic unity in the same.” Bishop be the homilist. Provost said, “The Apostolic Penitentiary has given a De- This special event, held on the Solemnity of the Queen- cree granting both plenary and partial indulgences during ship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is done in the name of and this year for the benefit of all of the People of God making by the authority of the Holy Father. Archbishop Viganò is of- pilgrimages to our Cathedral or offering pilgrimage prayers ficial representative of Pope Francis to the United States in the Diocese of Lake Charles.” The crown to be used for the crowning was fashioned by This “Jubilee Year of the Cathedral Church” of the Immac- Fratelli Savi, one of the most distinguished workshops in ulate Conception is an opportune time to crown Our Lady, Rome for church items. The Savi brothers fashioned items especially on the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed regularly for the Vatican during the pontificates of Blessed Virgin Mary. The Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Each item, includ- Virgin Mary acknowledges that the Trinity crowned Mary, ing the crown for the Diocese of Lake Charles, is custom de- the Queen of Heaven. The participation of His Excellency, signed and hand made. Archbishop Viganò is a great honor, in particular, because we Generous donors made the manufacture of the crown pos- will be crowning the Blessed Virgin Mary in the name and sible without any cost to the Diocese. The design and con- by the authority of the Holy Father. The title of nuncio sim- struction of the crown was donated In Memory of Edwin ply means ecclesiastical diplomat. As the apostolic nuncio, Pierre and Kathleen Lacour Rabalais and the gems on the Archbishop Viganò is the ambassador of the Holy See to the crown -– aquamarines and sapphire – were donated In Mem- United States. He also has the position of delegate or repre- ory of Durrell L. Hudson, Jr. sentative between the Holy See and the Church in the United The Mass is by invitation only, due to space considerations States. in the Cathedral, but a reception with Bishop Provost and On August 22, the Diocese of Lake Charles, the people of Archbishop Viganò is open to the public and set for 3 to 5 God in union with their bishop, will manifest its love for God p.m. in The Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank at 844 through honoring Mary and acknowledging her as queen. All Ryan Street. the faithful will be given the opportunity to consecrate their The crowning of Mary under various titles has a very long history in the Church, both in the East and in the West. Be- hearts to Jesus through Mary and to recommit themselves ginning with the Council of Ephesus (A.D. 431), the long held to the Gospel. May our understanding of the Blessed Virgin Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò practice of crowning Mary, also known as the coronation, be- Mary’s role in the Church be deepened and may we receive gan to develop further and spread more rapidly. It was at the her with joy. Council of Ephesus that the traditional title Theotokos, the Archbishop Viganò was ordained a priest on March 24, Mother of God, was reaffirmed and definitively held against 1968 and incardinated in the Diocese of Pavia (Italy). He has Did you know... the Nestorian heresy. Since then the custom of the Blessed a Doctorate in both Canon and Civil Law (Utroque Iure). He began his service in the Diplomatic Corps of the Holy See Virgin Mary wearing a regal crown has enjoyed the favor of St. Mary Magdalene was the first person to witness to the sensus fidelium under the guidance of the Magisterium. as Attaché in 1973 in Iraq and Kuwait. In 1976 ,he was trans- The growth of this custom led to the development of a litur- ferred to the Apostolic Nunciature in Great Britain. From the risen Christ and announced his resurrection gical rite in which the Blessed Virgin Mary is invoked as 1978 until 1989, he worked at the Secretariat of State of Vati- to the Disciples. Her feast day is July 22 and she queen. The “Introduction” to the rite states that Our Lady can City. On April 4, 1989, he was nominated Special Envoy is the patroness of preachers. is rightly regarded as queen since she is the Mother of the with the functions of Permanent Observer to the European Son of God, who is the messianic King. Furthermore, it states Council in Strasbourg. He was elected Archbishop on April that she is the perfect follower of Christ. Mary is the perfect 3, 1992 and on April 26, 1992 he was consecrated and made The martyred saint whose feast day is August 10 was follower of Christ because she believed the words spoken to Titular Archbishop of Ulpiana. murdered by the faith in a particularly heinous. Do He was nominated Apostolic Pro-Nuncio in Nigeria, on her by the angel and did the will of God. Therefore, she has you know his name and the manner of his martyr- undoubtedly won the “crown of righteousness” promised to April 3, 1992. On April 4, 1998 he was nominated Delegate for those who believe in and follow Christ. the Pontifical Representations. Archbishop Viganò served dom? Find out in the next Catholic Calendar. In December 2012 on the Solemnity of the Immaculate as Secretary General of the Governorate of the Vatican City Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Provost inau- State from July 16, 2009 until September 3, 2011. On October gurated a “Jubilee Year of the Cathedral Church” in celebra- 19, 2011 Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Apostolic Nuncio ? tion of the anniversary year of the Cathedral’s completion to the United States. Bishop’s Golf Classic Oct. 4 and dedication. There is only one other “crowned” image He speaks Italian, French, Spanish and English. LAKE CHARLES -- The rounds., is limited to 22 teams Bishop’s Golf Classic this per session. Prizes will also year is scheduled for Friday, be given for the longest drive Oct. 4, at the Lake Charles and closest to the hole for Country Club. The four-per- each round and a $5,000 cash son scramble tournament prize goes to the first golfer to Deacon LaPoint named will have morning and after- score a hole in one. noon tee times at 8 a.m. and Tee box sponsorships are 1:30 p.m. Registration for the $150, green sponsorships are morning round begins at 7 $300 and a banner sponsor- a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. for the ship is $1,000. adviser to Apostleship afternoon tour. Proceeds from the event Sponsors for this year’s provide financial assistance tournament are City Savings to the Seminarian Education Bank, Alfred Palma LLC, and Fund and the Priest Retire- Bubba Oustalet. ment Fund. Fees are $500 per four per- Contact Larry DeRoussel of the Sea - USA son team, with prizes for first, at 337-794-8339 or at lderous- second and tenth low gross in [email protected] for more infor- LAKE CHARLES – Dea- with great pleasure the news of responsibility.” both morning and afternoon mation. con Patrick LaPoint, Director Deacon Patrick LaPoint’s ap- One primary responsibil- of the Stella Maris Seafar- pointment as National Adviser ity of a National Adviser is to ers Center at the Port of Lake of the Apostleship of the Sea of communicate from a national Deacon Patrick Charles, has been named a the USA.This appointment is perspective, the pastoral expe- “Holy Hour to Discern My Vocation” National Adviser of the Apos- made by the Chair of the Unit- LaPoint rience of his particular aposto- tleship of the Sea-USA (AOS- ed States Catholic Conference late especially best practices LAKE CHARLES -- A presence.” USA) by the Subcommittee on of Bishops’ Subcommittee on in continuing evangelization “Holy Hour to Discern My Dates and locations in Pastoral Care of Migrants, Ref- the Pastoral Care of Migrants, and participation in the life of Vocation” will be hosted 2013 are: Sept. 8, St. Margaret ugees and Travelers (PCMRT). Refugees and Travelers. the Church. Moreover, the sub- monthly at various churches of Scotland Catholic Church, The Most Reverend Rutilio “Deacon LaPoint will con- comittee expects to hear about in Diocese of Lake Charles by Lake Charles; Oct. 6, Our J. Del Riego, tinue to serve the Diocese of Vocaré, a movement of the Of- Lady Prompt Succor Catholic pastoral needs and concerns of Diocese of San Bernardino Lake Charles as Director of fice of Vocations. Church, Sulphur; and Nov. 3, affecting the AOS-USA com- and Chairman of the subcom- the Lake Charles Seafarers’ Vocaré is a gathering of Our Lady Help of Christians munity so it can support ini- mittee, informed Deacon Center but now with added re- young men age 15 and up Catholic Church, Jennings. LaPoint of his appointment in sponsibilities at the national tiatives, which might address seeking to know God’s will in In 2014, dates and sites letter dated May 6, 2013. level advising the USCCB on these needs. Deacon LaPoint their lives. The sessions are are: Feb. 2, St. Margaret of As a National Adviser, Dea- the pastoral needs and con- will be responsible for sub- intended to give the men a Scotland; March 2, Our Lady con LaPoint will serve as liai- cerns affecting the Apostle- mitting an Annual Report that united effort of prayer before Prompt Succor; and April son between the AOS-USA and ship of the Sea,” the Bishop captures that information. the Blessed Sacrament about 6, St. Joan of Arc Catholic the PCMRT. His period of ser- continued. “He will be a valu- He also serves as AOS-USA their vocations. Pope Emeri- Church, Oberlin vice extends until December able asset to the Bishops in ad- National Treasurer (a post he tus Benedict XVI himself re- All dates are Sundays and 31, 2015. dressing initiatives involving previously held) and has been cently said, “the Eucharist each gathering begins at 6:30 Bishop Glen John Provost, migrants, refugees and trav- National Vice-President and means God has answered: p.m.. Refreshments and fra- in acknowledging the appoint- elers. I congratulate Deacon National Port Chaplain Rep- The Eucharist is God as an ternity will follow the Holy ment, said, “I have received LaPoint on assuming this new resentative. answer, as an answering Hour. Diocesan Briefs..... Institution as acolytes August 10 For more information and to make an appointment for an Veritas Conference set September 14 interview contact Deacon Reed at 337-439-6585 or 529-8285, or SULPHUR – Candidates for the Permanent Diaconate for by e-mail at [email protected]. LAKE CHARLES – “How to Answer the New Atheism” will the Diocese of Lake Charles will be instituted as Acolytes on be the topic for the Veritas Conference on Faith and Evange- Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic “Late Nite Catechism 3” on August 11 lization set for Saturday, Sept. 14, at St. Louis Catholic High Church in Maplewood. The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, LAKE CHARLES – St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church School with Benjamin Wiker, Ph.D. as the keynote speaker. Bishop of Lake Charles, will preside. will present “Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3” Dr. Wiker graduated from Furman University with a B.A. in Magnificat breakfast set August 24 in the Rosa Hart Theatre of the Lake Charles Civic Center for Political Philosophy and has an M.A. in Religion and a Ph.D. in Theological Ethics from Vanderbilt University. LAKE CHARLES -- The Lake Charles Chapter of Magnifi- one performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Breakout topics for the conference will include Faith and cat, a Ministry to Catholic women, will host a breakfast on Sat- Tickets, from $32 to $52, may be purchased by calling the Science, Demonstrations of God’s Existence, Darwinism and urday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grand Marais Court- Civic Center Box Office at 491-1432 or on the Internet at Tick- Evolution, The Dictatorship of Relativism, and more. yard and Pavilion, 919 North Lake Arthur Avenue in Jennings etmaster.com and search St. Martin de Porres Late Nite Cat- with guest speaker Melissa Seilhan. echism 3. All Saints Auction August 17 There will be limited seating and no tickets will be sold at Day of Reflection on Lectio Divina LAKE CHARLES --St. Louis Catholic High School will the door. Tickets may be purchased at Crossroads Bookstore holds its Second Annual All Saints Auction on Saturday, Au- in Lake Charles, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in MOSS BLUFF – Father Whitney Miller will be joined by Lake Arthur, or by mail, with a check payable to Magnificat in Keith Faul and Paula Hunter at Tabor Retreat House of Saint gust 17 in the school gym beginning with a silent auction at 6 a self-addressed stamped envelope, sent to Magnificat, Lake Charles Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 17, to p.m. Charles, P.O. Box 655 Jennings, LA 70546. lead a Day of Reflection on Lectio Divina. This classical mo- Dinner, served by Cousins, and a live auction with auction- nastic practice of praying with scripture allows the Word of eer Hal McMillin will follow. Tickets are $50 each. Proceeds St. John Bosco RCIA to start God to penetrate our hearts and lead us to grow in heart-to- benefit the entire Saints community, on-going projects and fa- WESTLAKE – St. John Bosco Catholic Church will begin heart intimacy with God. cility improvements. its Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults on Thursday, Sept. The suggested donation for the event is $25 and registra- For tickets or to donate an item contact Susan Percle at 5 in the church at 1301 Sampson Street, according to Deacon tion should be completed by Aug. 14. Call 337-855-1232 or go to 436-7275, ext. 271 or [email protected]. More information can Fred Reed. stcharlescenter.com. be found at www.slchs.org.