Vol. 41, No. 2 Friday, January 23, 2015 2015 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Catholic Schools-Communities of Faith, Knowledge, Service * Jan. 25-31 (EDITOR’S NOTE: Cath- will provide opportunities what we do and what pro- sent. Last year’s activities olic Schools Week is cel- for schools to brand the week grams we adopt; rather, it is included nearly a thousand ebrated across the country, and their ongoing marketing about what God is doing, the students who joined , this year during the week activities with repeated men- graces we are being blessed parents and teachers from of January 25-31. The seven tions and use of a consistent with, and the Spirit that is al- Arizona dioceses in a rally Catholic schools of the Dio- logo. ways being poured-out over at the state Capitol in Phoe- cese of Lake Charles are St. The theme encompasses our ministry.” nix. Pastors from the Arch- Louis Catholic High School, several concepts that are at About 2.1 million students diocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, Immaculate Conception Ca- the heart of a Catholic educa- are currently educated in rang their church bells to thedral School, Our Lady tion. First, schools are com- nearly 6,600 Catholic schools mark National Appreciation Queen of Heaven Catholic munities—small families in cities, suburbs, small Day for Catholic Schools. In School, St. Margaret of Scot- in their own right, but also towns and rural communi- Idaho, students from a school land Catholic School, all in members of the larger com- ties around the country. Stu- in Lewiston participated in a Lake Charles; St. Theodore munity of home, church, city dents receive an education living rosary to pray for the Holy Family Catholic School and nation. Faith, knowledge that prepares them for the nation. in Moss Bluff; Our Lady Im- and service are three mea- challenges of higher educa- The Catholic schools in maculate Catholic School in sures by which any Catholic tion and a competitive work the Diocese of Lake Charles Jennings; and Our Lady’s school can and should be environment. An estimated offer a community environ- Catholic School in Sulphur.) judged. 99 percent of students gradu- ment in which children can The Most Reverend Glen ate from high school and 85 thrive and live out the values John Provost, of Lake percent of Catholic school they are encouraged to de- Charles, will be the cele- graduates attend college. velop so they can contribute brant of a Mass for Catholic Archbishop Lucas also to society and assume leader- School’s Week at 9:30 a.m. stressed the importance of ship roles in shaping public on Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the reaching out to underserved attitudes and programs. Cathedral of the Immaculate populations. As our local schools in the Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School (K-8) Conception. Students from Diocese celebrate Catho- In these days of economic 600 Roberts Avenue the eighth grade classes of lic Schools Week, they also turmoil for so many families, Jennings the schools of the Diocese prepare themselves for a good education remains 824-1743 along with 12th grade stu- prospective students and the single best way out of Open House - Wednesday, Jan. 28 dents from St. Louis Catholic poverty for young people,” families. The seven elemen- High School and from Jen- The new logo features a tary schools will be host- Archbishop Lucas said. “At Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School (PreK-8) nings, the Our Lady Immacu- swirl of colors interacting ing Open Houses, followed the same time, we cannot for- 3908 Creole Street late Catholic School Choir. around a cross, which is at by new family registration. get, through the education Lake Charles National Catholic Schools the center of all Catholic ed- Parents interested in enroll- and faith formation of chil- 477-7349 Week (NCSW) is the annual ucation. The vibrancy of the ing students are encouraged dren and youth, our Catholic Open House Monday, January 26, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. celebration of Catholic edu- colors and the movement and schools are part of a solution to visit the schools on these cation in the United States, shadows in the logo portray occasions. Parents choose a to support families and to Our Lady’s Catholic School (PreK-8) a joint project of the Na- the inner-connectivity and Catholic education for their build productive lives for fu- 1111 Cypress Street tional Catholic Educational community life that are pres- ture generations.” children for many reasons. Association (NCEA) and the Sulphur ent in our Catholic schools. The observance of Catho- From academics and curric- United States Conference of 527-7828 “Catholic schools are a lic Schools Week began in ulum to school environment Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Open House Monday, January 26, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.. vital aspect of the Church’s 1974. Schools and parishes and parental involvement, The theme for the National Diocesan schools meet the mission to preach the Gos- around the country will hold St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School (PreK-8) Catholic Schools Week 2015 academic needs of students pel of Jesus Christ and so activities such as Masses, 2510 Enterprise Boulevard is “Catholic Schools: Com- while integrating faith, life an important aspect of our open houses, and potluck Lake Charles munities of Faith, Knowl- and culture in a disciplined own teaching mission,” said gatherings to celebrate the 436-7959 edge and Service.” and safe environment. Archbishop George Lucas communities they repre- Open House – Tuesday, January 27, 6:00 p.m. The logo and theme, de- of Omaha, Nebraska, chair- veloped for NCSW, was in re- School Open House dates and contact information: man of the U. S. Conference St. Theodore’s Holy Family Catholic School (K-8) sponse to member requests Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic School (PreK-8) of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) 785 Sam Houston Jones Parkway for a theme and logo that 1536 Ryan Street Committee on Education. Moss Bluff would last more than a year, Lake Charles “ has reminded 855-9465 the new theme will be used 433-3497 us that the New Evangeliza- Open House - Thursday, January 27, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for at least three years. This tion is not precisely about Open House - Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Our Lady’s Catholic School celebrates 60th anniversary SULPHUR – Our Lady’s The school formally Catholic School celebrated opened its doors to students the 60th anniversary of its in September 1954 and the founding in December with original building consisted of Mass celebrated by Bishop the front part of the present Glen John Provost in Our structure housing six class- Lady of Prompt Succor Cath- rooms, the principal’s office, olic Church and a reception teachers’ lounge, and living in the school’s Chamblee quarters for the religious sis- Hall. ters. It was built on property At the reception, Louisi- donated by Mr. and Mrs. A.M. ana State Representative Stelly. Michael Danahay and Loui- Administrative duties of siana State Senator Ronnie the school were maintained Johns presented the school by members of the Domini- with a certificate of recogni- can Sisters of Houston and tion from the Legislature, the faculty was initially made “recognizing the school on its up of six lay teachers, making anniversary for building the Our Lady’s School the first future of all students through school in the then-Diocese of the grace of God and aca- Lafayette to be staffed fully demic excellence.” by lay teachers. The certificate further The Dominican Sisters thanked current Our Lady’s remained at the school until School principal Trevor Don- the end of the 1971-72 term nelly as well as the faculty when the Sisters of St. Joseph Bishop Glen John Provost was the celebrant of a special Mass celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding and staff for their commit- took over the administration of Our Lady’s Catholic School in Sulphur in Our Lady of Prompt Succor . Concelebrating were ment to educating “our chil- of the facility. In 1979, the Fr. Edward Richard M.S., Fr. Bino Poovannikunnel, M.S., Fr. Andrews Kollannoor, M.S., and Fr. Gijo Ikkaramattom, dren and their dedication to Sisters of the Most Holy Sac- H.G.N. Father Ruben Buller served as the Master of Ceremonies and was aided by Fr. D.B. Thompson. Deacon developing the total child.” rament came on board and Patrick LaPoint and Deacon Dan Landry served Bishop Provost. Further, the certificate were then followed by the Photo reproductions lined “Catholic schools are foun- saluted Our Lady’s School priests and brothers of the the walls of the hall along tains of youth for our com- as an “extraordinary learn- Missionaries of Our Lady of with scrapbooks that marked munities and were places of Diocese of Lake Charles ing institution for providing LaSalette. the six decades of the stability and tradition while a lasting and positive influ- Since its inception the school’s existence. Bishop also being a place with an ence on the community and school has had, as its pur- Provost spoke to those in at- awareness of the future and employs 1,592 the great state of Louisiana.” pose, to help fulfill the goal tendance and played the pia- its challenges.” LAKE CHARLES – Results of a recent survey of Catho- Sulphur Mayor Chris Dun- of Catholic education: to pre- no to accompany the school’s Our Lady of Prompt Suc- lic institutions within the Diocese of Lake Charles show can also proclaimed “Our La- pare the pupil to be a worthy show choir along with fifth cor pastor Father Edward that 1,592 people are employed by the local church in dy’s School 60th Anniversary citizen, both in this world grade voices. Richard, M.S., called the Southwest Louisiana – ranking it in the top 10 of major Day” as Dec. 10, 2014. and in the next. The Bishop noted that school a “wonderful gift.” employers in the area. These employees work in the 39 church parishes, seven Catholic schools, at Christus/St. Patrick Hospital, and are Pope names 15 new cardinal electors part of administrative staff of the Diocese, including the Chancery, Bishop Harold Perry Building, Catholic Chari- (CNS) -- Un- of every continent, showing In addition to 15 new elec- clave. Popes have used such ties of Southwest Louisiana, Office of Catholic Schools, derscoring the geographical the inseparable link between tors, Pope Francis named five nominations to honor church- Stella Maris Seafarers Center, and Saint Charles Center. diversity of his selections, the Church of Rome and the new cardinals who are over men for their scholarship or The number of staff members includes full-time and Pope Francis named 15 cardi- particular churches present the age of 80 and, therefore, other contributions. part-time combined – priests, deacons, and paid religious nal electors “from 14 nations in the world.” ineligible to vote in a con- See cardinals, Page 6 as well as lay staff. 2 Catholic Calendar Friday, January 23, 2015 Planting the Seed St. Thomas Aquinas: The patron of Catholic students Once in the parish a cadet in one of our national military Week and St. Thomas the student keeps. “Take the saints,” he wrote, “and the good academies returned for vacation. I asked him about his stud- Aquinas is the patron people around you as your models.” Practical and worth- ies. He replied that his class was studying the “just war theo- of all Catholic stu- Bishop while advice it is. If you are looking for a model, then why not ry” of St. Thomas Aquinas. We were all reminded how impor- dents, wherever they look in the right place? tant the thinking of this great 13th century genius was. find themselves. I Glen John Next St. Thomas advises, “It’s not the teacher so much as The Saints should be our friends. We should develop not thought the advice he the truth he expounds that counts. Don’t be prejudiced by the only an acquaintanceship with the saints but also a relation- gives students would Provost sources of your information.” In being open-minded, the stu- ship with those who knew and followed Jesus Christ. St. be worth reviewing. dent avoids rash-judging the teacher. How often do students Thomas Aquinas is one such saint, and his feast occurs next First, St. Thomas miss the information because they don’t “like the teacher”? Wednesday, January 28. tells the student, “Be Don’t let the cult of personality get in the way of learning. St. Thomas Aquinas may just be another medieval philoso- slow to speak; and don’t frequent those places where people Finally, St. Thomas encourages thoroughness. “Be sure you pher to some, but anyone who has read and studied his writ- do a lot of talking. Rather, stay in your own room and try to clear up all doubts about the subjects you are studying. Like ings knows that his contribution is substantial. He indeed make it a place of covenant with your Lord. Remember that a man who wants to fill a vessel, be eager to store your mind lived in the 13th century, when there was an extraordinary by devoting yourself to regular prayer, you will be able to pre- with every possible item of useful knowledge.” The operative birth taking place in the intellectual world. The university serve that precious thing we call purity of conscience.” St. word here is “useful.” We can so easily clutter our minds with system was born in legendary places like Bologna, Oxford, Thomas saw study and learning as coming forth from prayer, useless information, but knowing what is useful requires first and Paris. And St. Thomas Aquinas was part of this explosion an active correspondence with God. The advice of St. Thom- that we know what is good and worthwhile to achieve our goal. of knowledge, research and learning that set the stage for so as reminded me of that famous adage from St. Ignatius of An- This is perhaps the real challenge not only for students but for much that we take for granted today. One can understand tioch in his Letter to the Ephesians: “Better to be silent and all of us. very well why cadets at a military academy would be studying to be, than speaking not to be.” Wisdom is found by those who know where to find it. And his theory of just war. Second, the Angelic Doctor, as he is called, writes, “Be a a primary source for good insight into life and faith has al- My friendship with St. Thomas Aquinas goes way back. gentleman at all times. Don’t be too inquisitive about the af- ways been St. Thomas Aquinas. I will conclude with one of Recently I rediscovered a holy card in my prayer book. The fairs of others; and don’t be too familiar.” He saw being a good his more famous quotes: “Three things are necessary for a holy card was dedicated to the saint and contained a letter student as equal to being a decent human being with concern human being’s salvation: to know what he ought to believe; to written by him to a student (cf. Opusculum 61). I thought this for others. Good advice in this insanely curious world. know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to was doubly important since we are entering Catholic Schools St. Thomas’ third piece of advice concerned the company do.” I say, “Amen.” LC’s Jared France Ash Wednesday Mass; Mardi Gras Office Hours LAKE CHARLES -- Bishop Glen John Provost will cel- honored by ebrate the 12:05 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with the distribution of ashes as the season of Lent begins. The offices of the Diocese of Lake Charles will be Archdiocese of N.O. closed on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 16-17 for Mardi Gras. NEW ORLEANS – Jared Michael France, a 2010 graduate Regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) will be in ef- of St. Louis Catholic High School who will earn his Master’s fect for the remainder of the week, Feb. 18-20. degree in Biomedical Engineering in May from Tulane Uni- versity, recently received Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Order of St. Louis IX Medallion from Archbishop Gregory Aymond. Pope names new Auxiliary France, the son of Damian and Tanya France of Lake Charles, has been an integral member of the Tulane Catholic Student Center, making two pilgrimages to Honduras with the Bishop of New Orleans Tulane CSC Mission Honduras ministry team. While there, France and other student missionaries vis- WASHINGTON — Pope St. Joseph the Worker, 1984- ited, played with and share God’s love with children in two Francis has named Francis- 1985; pastor of St. Francis orphanages of San Pedro Sula – one a home for children with Jared France, a 2010 graduate of Lake Charles’ St. Louis can Father Fernand Cheri de Sales, New Orleans, 1985- severe mental and physical disabilities and the other for Catholic High School, stands with his award certificate III, 62, auxiliary bishop of 1990; and administrator of children born with HIV. He also ministered to women and following his reception of the St. Louis IX Medallion the Archdiocese of New Or- St. Theresa of the Child Je- leans. Bishop-elect Cheri is a sus, New Orleans, 1990-1991. children in a home for those abused and visited with the resi- given by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. member of the Sacred Heart In 1992, he entered the dents of a retirement home in the city. has also participated in many outreach programs of the City Province of the Order of novitiate for the Order of Along with the other missionaries, France traveled to of New Orleans, including tutoring children in an inner-city Friars Minor and currently Friars Minor, Sacred Heart mountain villages delivering donated clothing to the needy, afterschool program, working to help develop a monitoring serves as director of campus Province, and made solemn expanding a medical clinic, installing a playground, and system for tracking at-risk patients at St. Margaret’s of Mercy ministry at Quincy Univer- profession in 1994. As a Fran- building a bridge to provide for safe travel during rainy sea- and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. France has also sity in Illinois. ciscan, his assignments have son. worked at a food bank/soup kitchen, volunteered at an animal The appointment was pub- included chaplain of Hales France has served as president, vice president, and ser- shelter, and the New Orleans Children’s Hospital. licized in Washington, Janu- Franciscan High School, Chi- vice chair at the Catholic Student Center as well as helping to The Order of St. Louis IX award, one of the most cherished ary 12, by Archbishop Carlo cago, 1994-1996; and pastor plan, lead, and staff retreats for Tulane students. awards presented by the Archdiocese of New Orleans was es- Maria Viganò, apostolic nun- of St. Vincent de Paul Church He served as the 2015 chair for the Center’s trip to the tablished in 1965 to honor those members of the laity who have cio to the United States. in Nashville, Tennessee, national SEEK Conference. During his time at Tulane, he contributed their time and talents to the Church. Fernand Cheri III was 1996-2002. He was a member born January 28, 1952, in of the provincial council for New Orleans. He studied at the Franciscan Province of Notre Dame University, New the Sacred Heart from 1999- Panel unanimous; Archbishop Romero a martyr Orleans, where he received a 2002. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A been killed “in hatred for the gregation for Saints’ Causes, 1980, as he celebrated Mass master’s of divinity in 1978, From 2002-2007, he was assigned to St. Benedict panel of theologians advis- faith,” Avvenire reported Jan. who will vote on whether to in a hospital in San Salva- and at the Institute for Black ing the Vatican’s Congrega- 9. advise the pope to issue a de- Catholic Ministry at Xavier the Black Friary in East St. dor during his country’s civil Louis, Illinois, and taught tion for Saints’ Causes voted The decision is a key step in cree of beatification. A mira- University, New Orleans. He war. His sainthood cause was was ordained a priest of the high school in East St. Louis. unanimously to recognize the the archbishop’s cause, fol- cle is not needed for beatifi- opened at the Vatican in 1993. Archdiocese of New Orleans He pursued continuing edu- late Salvadoran Archbishop lowing an extended debate cation of a martyr, though a Pope Benedict XVI told re- on May 20, 1978. cation from 2007-2008, and Oscar Romero as a martyr, over whether he was killed miracle is ordinarily needed As a priest of the archdio- served as director of the Of- according to the newspaper for political reasons or for his for his or her canonization as porters in 2007 that the arch- bishop was “certainly a great cese, he served as parochial fice of Friar Life in East St. of the Italian bishops’ confer- faith. saint. vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes, Louis from 2008-2009, and as witness of the faith” who ence. The next step in the process Archbishop Romero, an out- New Orleans, and St. Joseph associate director of campus The panel declared Jan. lies with the cardinals and spoken advocate for the poor, “merits beatification, I do not the Worker, Marrero, Loui- ministry at Xavier Univer- 8 that the archbishop had bishops who sit on the Con- was shot and killed March 24, doubt.” siana, 1978-1984; pastor of sity, New Orleans, 2010-2011. Monsignor Charles Dubois celebrates 50 years a priest

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Monsignor Charles Dubois, pastor emeritus of St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff celebrated the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination with a Jubilee Mass and reception in December. In photo 1, Msgr. Dubois, center in purple vestments, awaits the procession into the church. Bishop Glen John Provost, right, attended in choir dress. Others pictured, from left, are Father John Huckaby, St. Theodore’s current pastor; Abbot Justin Brown of St. Joseph Abbey and a cousin of Msgr. Dubois; and Father Whitney Miller, director of Saint Charles Center and the homilist. Also pictured is Father Derek Covert. In photo 2, Deacon George Stearns, diocesan chancellor, reads the Gospel. In photo 3, Father Miller preached the homily and even included a number of humorous anecdotes about Msgr. Dubois, much to the delight of those assembled. In photo 4, a large showing of Msgr. Dubois’ brother priests attended the liturgy, including several retired clergy. Photo 5 provides a full frame view of the priests who concelebrated the Jubilee Mass with Msgr. Dubois. In photo 6, Msgr. Dubois, as he is wont to do, got in the last word, thanking all those who attended, including members of his family and the many friends and clergy. Catholic Calendar Friday, January 23, 2015 3 Third Annual Bishop’s Gala for Communications

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The Third Annual Bishop’s Gala, benefitting the communications and evangelization ministries of the Diocese of Lake Charles drew a large crowd on Saturday, Dec. 13 in the Exhibition Hall of the Lake Charles Civic Center. In photo 1, Bishop Glen John Provost welcomes those in attendance and introduces the musical entertainment for the evening - The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. The band played a variety of “Big Band” sounds along with more contemporary musical selections throughout the evening. In photo 2, attendees took advantage of the smooth sounds for dancing. More than 80 items were available for bid in the silent auction. In photo 3, Bishop Provost takes the opportunity to view some pieces with Msgr. Daniel Torres, co-chairman of the Gala. During one of the band’s breaks during the evening, in photo 4, Bishop Provost regaled the crowd on the piano, with a tango number. Visiting among the tables was de rigueur during the evening, with Msgr. Torres making the rounds in photo 5. The “Orange Dance,” which has become a highlight of another of the band’s breaks, found couples dancing while holding an orange between their foreheads. In photo 6, couples elimi- nated from competition were called back to the floor in an effort to make it more difficult for the remaining pairs to keep their oranges in place, as Msgr. Torres watches for transgressors. Bishop Provost joined a table to watch the “Orange Dance” action in photo 7. In photo 8, the final two couples on the floor for the “Orange Dance” are pictured with Bishop Provost - Isaac Mayard and Elizabeth Salvador (left) and Deacon Josue and Isa Canelo (right). To conclude the evening, the audience, provided with lyrics to Christmas carols, joined in rousing renditions of long remembered favorites. Support Catholic religious in their mission, ministries, pope says VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- During the Year of Peter’s the next morning. people that means “to know and show that Countering the decline in the number of Consecrated Life, all Catholics are called to “Being joyful,” he said in the message, “be- God is able to fill our hearts to the brim with people entering religious life in the West will thank God for the gifts members of religious ing courageous” and “being men and women happiness.” not be the “result of brilliant vocations pro- orders have given the church and the world, of communion” are the common traits of the “None of us,” he said, “should be dour, dis- grams,” the pope said, but of meeting young to join them in prayer and find practical ways founders of religious orders and are the key contented and dissatisfied, for a ‘gloomy dis- people who are attracted by the joy they see to support them and their ministries, Pope to their future. ciple is a disciple of gloom.’” in religious men and women. Francis said. The pope’s letter for the year explained “Let them know the affection and the that while he was writing as pope, he was also warmth which the entire Christian people writing as a Jesuit, “a brother who, like your- feels for them,” the pope said in a letter is- selves, is consecrated to the Lord.” sued for the special year, which opened Nov. Knowing the gifts and challenges of reli- 30 and will close Feb. 2, 2016, the feast of the gious life from the inside, Pope Francis urged Presentation of the Lord. religious to “look to the past with gratitude,” The Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican rediscovering the way their predecessors court, issued a note Nov. 28 specifying that read “the signs of the times” and responded both lay and consecrated people can receive with creativity. However, it also involves rec- an indulgence for participating in events re- ognizing the difficulties and inconsistencies lated to the Year of Consecrated Life, going to resulting from human weakness and learning confession, receiving the Eucharist and offer- from them. ing prayers for the intentions of the pope. Religious are called “to live the present In his letter, Pope Francis also offered with passion” and “embrace the future with greetings to Orthodox communities of monks hope,” he said, knowing that the Holy Spirit and nuns, and to members of Protestant reli- continues to inspire new responses to the gious orders, who also take vows of poverty, needs of the church and the world and to give chastity and obedience and are “expressions religious the strength to be faithful servants of fraternal communion and service.” Dia- of God. logue between Catholic religious and those Within communities, within dioceses and of other traditions “can prove helpful for the within the church, he said, religious are greater journey toward the unity of all the called to be “experts in communion,” a call churches,” he said. that is prophetic in the modern world. “In a The bulk of the pope’s letter and video mes- polarized society where different cultures sages he sent for a prayer vigil in Rome and experience difficulty in living alongside one the year’s opening Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica another and where the powerless encounter were addressed specifically to the world’s oppression, where inequality abounds, we more than 900,000 Catholic religious priests, are called to offer a concrete model of com- brothers, sisters and consecrated virgins. munity which, by acknowledging the dignity “Leave your nests and go out to the periph- of each person and sharing our respective eries,” he told those at the vigil in the Basili- gifts, makes it possible to live as brothers and ca of St. Mary Major. “Live on the frontiers” sisters.” where people are waiting to hear and under- “Don’t be closed in on yourselves,” he said, stand the Gospel. “don’t be stifled by petty squabbles, don’t re- “Wake up the world, enlightening it with main a hostage to your own problems.” your prophetic and countercultural witness,” A person’s attitude reflects what is in his or he said in the message to those at Mass in St. her heart, the pope said, and for consecrated FarmAid provides grants to LIC to help advocacy efforts for farmers BATON ROUGE, LA — The program also has lim- 344-0134 or send an email to Through the generosity of ited funds to help farmers [email protected]. Willie Nelson and Farm Aid, with small grants for house- The Louisiana Inter- the Louisiana Interchurch hold needs when disasters, church Conference is a Conference (LIC) has re- medical issues, or other un- 16-member group of Chris- When poverty is a daily struggle, Christmas presents are not an option for many ceived a grant to continue controllable financial hard- tian denominations estab- of the poor in Southwest Louisiana. The Christmas Adoption Project of Catholic the Farm Advocacy Program ships strike. A grant applica- lished in 1970 to further the Charities of Southwest Louisiana provided gifts for 100 people at that most holy that the LIC began almost 30 tion form is available online aims of Christian unity, ser- season of the year - 55 seniors, 26 disabled veterans, and six families. The gifts years ago. The LIC operates at www.lainterchurch.org/ were purchased by local families, who were provided a wish list filled out by the a hotline with a farm advoca- resources/index.htm#Farm_ vice, and witness in Loui- siana and the region. To individuals. Pictured in the top photo, along with some of the gifts, are Deacon Ed- cy worker, Betty Puckett, who Aid. ward Lavine, Secretary for the Ministry of Pastoral Services; Terri Oeder; Barbara learn more about Farm Aid, offers counsel to farmers fac- To learn more about the LeBlanc; Wayne Espree; Shirley Walker, Sr. Mary Vianney Walsh, R.S.M., Director ing difficulties with discrimi- Farm Advocacy Program, Inc., visit their Web site at of Catholic Charities; Rosita Thibodeaux; Gloria Hypolite; and Blanche Landry. In nation and/or financial hard- please call the Louisiana In- www.farmaid.org or call the bottom photo, Bishop Glen John Provost visited Catholic Charities on Dec. 16 to ships. terchurch Conference at 225- 1-800-FARM-AID. celebrate Mass for staff members and volunteers. 4 Catholic Calendar Friday, January 23, 2015 Scholarship grant made for Jefferson Davis Parish seminarians LAKE CHARLES – The Fred B. and Ruth B. Zigler Founda- tion of Jennings, has announced that it has awarded a grant of $48,000.00 to the Diocese of Lake Charles to assist four men from Jefferson Davis Parish studying for the priesthood for the diocese. The grant will provide tuition assistance totaling $12,000 each at the respective seminaries. Included in the four is Ruben Villarreal, in his final year of Deacon Ruben Villarreal Michael Caraway Joseph Caraway Randall Edwards theological studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome and a parishioner of St. Lawrence in Raymond. He is scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 27. The remaining three are Michael Caraway of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings in his second World Meeting of Families year of pre-theology studies at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland; Joseph Caraway of St. John the Evan- LAKE CHARLES -- The chure found with the article (WMOF), followed by Keynote Barnes Foundation, The Lib- gelist Mission in Lacassine, in his first year of pre-theology Diocese of Lake Charles – World Meeting of Families Session A, Living as the Im- erty Bell Center at Indepen- studies at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans; and Randall along with the dioceses of Al- Trip – at live.lcdiocese.org. age of God: Created for Joy dence Hall, City Hall, Nation- Edwards, a parishioner of Our Lady Help of Christians in Jen- exandria, Baton Rouge, Hou- Information is also available and Love, evening Mass, in- al Constitution Center, The nings in his first year of pre-theology at Notre Dame Seminary. ma-Thibodaux, Lafayette, from petersway.com or by dependent dinner, and over- Franklin Institute, Please Msgr. Daniel A. Torres, Vicar General of the Diocese and Shreveport and the Archdio- calling 1-800-225-7662. night at hotel in Philadelphia Touch Museum (for children), pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church in Lake Charles, also cese of New Orleans, along There is a pre-tour option or King of Prussia. Fairmount Park, Philadel- serves as the Director of Vocations and Seminarians. with the Diocese of Memphis, of one additional hotel night Day 2, September 23, phia Zoo, Academy of Natural Tenn., in conjunction with if departing home gateway on Wednesday – WMOF sched- Sciences of Drexel, indepen- Peters Way Tours, Inc., are Monday, Sept. 21. For those ule, Mass, Keynote Session dent dinner, and overnight at offering a number of travel who wish to attend the Open- B - The Light of the Family in hotel in Philadelphia or King Catholics in Congress: packages to the Eighth World ing Ceremony on Tuesday, a Dark World, breakout ses- of Prussia. Meeting of Families set for this option will assure being sions, free time/indepen- Day 5 September 26, Sat- September in Philadelphia. in Philadelphia on time. Par- dent lunch, Keynote Session urday - Festival of Families Costs for land package op- ticipants choosing the option C - Creating the Future: The WMOF events include Festi- There are more of them! tions for children and adults will be assigned to the Double Fertility of Christian Love; val of Families, an intercul- vary and additional costs may Tree by Hilton Hotel. breakout sessions, indepen- WASHINGTON (CNS) -- in the House or Senate, good tural celebration of family be levied for single traveler The general schedule for dent dinner, and overnight at The numbers don’t lie. Once for 35 percent of the Demo- life around the world. supplement and airfare from the remaining seven days is hotel in Philadelphia or King again, there are more Catho- Afternoon optional visits crats’ total, and 81 Catholics home gateways. as follows: Day 1, Sept. 22, of Prussia. lics in Congress than mem- to Places of Worship: Cathe- among the 301 Republicans For additional informa- Tuesday - Opening Ceremony Day 3 September 24, bers of any other religious dral Basilica of Saints Peter in Congress, or 27 percent of tion, download the tour bro- for World Meeting of Families Thursday: WMOF, Mass, Key- and Paul, The Archdiocesan denomination. And the num- the GOP’s total, according to note Session D - A Gift From Shrine of Saint Gianna Beret- bers stay strong term after figures issued in a Pew Re- God: The Meaning of Human term. search Center study issued Sexuality, breakout sessions, ta Molla, National Shrine of St John Neumann, National Even though Catholics shortly before the 114th Con- free time/independent lunch, account for only about 22 Shrine of St. Katharine Drex- gress was sworn in Jan. 6. Keynote Session E - The Fam- percent of the U.S. popula- Marriage preparation el, National Shrine of St. Rita What makes Catholics ily: A Home for the Wounded tion -- admittedly the largest of Cascia, Miraculous Medal so eager to want to serve in Heart, breakout sessions, in- body of religious belief in the Shrine, and overnight at ho- electoral office, and what dependent dinner, and over- country -- they make up 31 tel in Philadelphia or King of makes them so electable? class set March 21 night at hotel in Philadelphia percent of the House and the or King of Prussia. Prussia. Daniel Philpott, director of Senate. LAKE CHARLES – The button and then the Together Day 4, September 25, Fri- Day 6, September 27, Sun- the Center for Civil and Hu- If you’re looking for dif- next Together for Life mar- for Life, Prepare-Enrich link, day - WMOF Closing, Mass, day - Papal Mass on the Ben- ferences between the two man Rights at the University riage preparation class in and pay by either credit card Keynote Session F - The Joy jamin Franklin Parkway in major parties, there’s indeed of Notre Dame, speculated the Diocese of Lake Charles or e-check. of the Gospel of Life, break- the heart of Philadelphia, af- some -- but Catholics are still there is a “strong tradition of is Saturday, March 21, in the Registration fee is $100 out sessions, Closing Cere- ternoon at leisure, and over- overrepresented in both the social thought in the Catho- Chancery Building at 414 Iris per couple and includes the mony, closing Events include night at hotel in Philadelphia Democratic and Republican lic Church, more developed Street. Prepare/Enrich Online As- Festival of Families After- or King of Prussia. Day 7, parties. There are 83 Catho- than in the mainline Protes- Remaining dates for 2015 sessment, lunch and materi- noon Optional Touring: Phil- September 28, Monday - De- lics among the 234 Democrats tant churches.” are: April 11, May 16, June 20, als. adelphia Museum of Art, The part for home. August 1, September 12, Octo- Classes fill quickly; there- ber 10, and November 21. fore couples should not de- Did you know... Next Catholic Calendar Couples may secure a reg- lay in securing and mailing Revisions to the sainthood process were approved by St. istration form by contacting in the registration form. If John Paul II in 1983. The biggest change was to eliminate the Office of Family Life, 411 a couple’s requested date is the “devil’s advocate,” who was charged with trying to published on Iris Street, Lake Charles, LA full, they will be automati- poke holes in a person’s sanctity. 70601, by phone at 337-439- cally placed in the next avail- St. John Paul II was canonized only nine years after his 7400, or register on-line at able class. Contact Office of death but others in history were made saints more quick- February 20 live.lcdiocese.org. by click- Family Life with questions ly. Can you name some of them? Find out in our next Cath- ing the “Support the Diocese” 337-439-7400 Ext 304. olic Calendar, published? on February 20. Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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In celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass was celebrated in the Extraordinary Form by Father Rommel Tolentino in the Ca- thedral of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8. Following the mass, a Marian Procession took place through the streets of downtown Lake Charles carrying a statue of Our Lady of Fatima. In photo 1, Father Tolentino stands at the altar preparing to incense it along with priests who participated, Father Nathan Long and Father D.B. Thompson, in the Mass. In photo 2, with Bishop Glen John Provost at left, Father Thompson reads the Gospel. Father Tolentino raises the host during the Eucharistic Prayer in photo 3. Following the conclusion of Mass, in photo 4, a statue of Our Lady of Fatima is carried out of the Cathedral to begin its journey through the streets of the city. In photo 5, the procession turns south on to Bilbo Street. Photo 6 has the procession on Iris Street at the diocesan Chancery. A turn on to Hodges Street before making another left back to Iris by the procession is shown in photo 7. The procession completed its journey back to the Cathedral westward on Kirby Street in photo 8. At the conclusion of the procession after returning to the Cathedral, Fathers Tolentino, Long and Thompson lead the Litany of the Saints in front of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Catholic Calendar Friday, January 23, 2015 5 DRAWING NEAR Teacher vs. Teaching I began attending Catholic schools at the ripe old age of said the following: 8 weeks at the Our Lady Queen of Heaven Early Childhood “…the prime goal of daycare center. From there I went on to OLQH School, gradu- education is the con- ated from St. Louis Catholic High School in 2007, and then quest of internal and Katie earned my B.A. in Theology from the University of Dallas, the spiritual freedom to Catholic University for Independent Thinkers, in 2011. I was be achieved by the in- Prejean raised in the Catholic school system and have never known dividual person, or, in anything else, but it was never my intention to become a Cath- other words, his liber- olic school teacher myself… ation through knowl- I considered myself “too free” to be locked down by the edge and wisdom, structure of an 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. classroom, nor did I like the good will, and love.” idea of grading papers and quantifying success by a number If our schools equip students to speak well, write thor- logged in a grade book. Plus, I’m far more comfortable in oughly, solve equations, and recite facts, then our students jeans and t-shirts than in “business casual classroom attire.” have been taught to pass a test. And yes, while tests must be But, here we are, three years into my unexpected teaching passed in order to survive, it is not the end all be all of edu- career and 160 plus 9th graders call me “Miss Prejean” every cation. The classroom must be in service to the formation of day. the human person, as a whole. If we can prepare our students In my brief, yet seemingly eternal, time in the classroom, to make a presentation and converse with a perfect stranger, here’s what I’ve figured out: I hate being a teacher. I love write a 10 page paper on Gatsby and pray to the infinite God teaching. What’s the difference exactly? “Being a teacher” who wants to listen, solve the equation and find solutions to means my priority is the classroom. “Teaching” means my the numerous struggles they will face, perform the experi- priority is the students. ment and remember the information necessary to complete While the difference is subtle and perhaps even unnotice- various tasks, in all walks of life…then, and only then, will able to those not in the thick of the “school game” day by day, the Catholic school have succeeded. Then we will have truly it has become glaringly obvious over the past three years that taught and not just “been a teacher.” Earning a degree and getting a job and forming a career the purpose of education is not to force kids to memorize Pope Francis accepts the gift of a rose while greeting and making money are all important…but that comes and facts, but to form them into independent, critical thinkers newly married couples during his general audience in goes. The degree will fade in the frame, the job will end, the that know what it means to be a person. It is not my job to Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 7. In his talk, which was career will be over, and the money will be spent, all in service just make sure they can write a coherent sentence so they’ll a continuation of his series of talks about the family, to of what never stops: being a person. Personhood is a never get accepted to a top-notch university. I should first focus on some 4,000 people, the Holy Father noted that mothers ending experience, and forming good people should be the whether or not they’re decent human beings capable of car- are indispensable to society and the church, showing business of a teacher. The soul is eternal, and so as teachers, rying on a conversation with their elders and peers. Complet- the world what it means to generously give oneself for we must care for, protect, form, and pray for that soul to be- ing homework assignments shouldn’t be about earning points others, to respect life and to display tenderness and come what the Creator has always intended. The point of our moral strength even in times of trouble. In a brief address to boost a GPA. It should illustrate to the student the neces- Catholic schools, and the reason I get up every morning to sity of diligence and obedience in work. Taking a test is about to German and Polish-speaking groups attending the teach in the same one I once attended, is to witness to and be audience, the pope also greeted a delegation of people making sure they know the information and the way it can be a model of the Truth and to help form the young people with- applied, not just a chance for them to regurgitate facts in rote in into saints. We must help them discover who they are, why who survived the Auschwitz concentration camp and fashion. If my students can recite the Beatitudes and list off they exist, and what matters most in life. We have the amazing were freed 70 years ago in January. He also gave a the 10 Commandments from memory, they will pass my 9th opportunity to truly teach them, not just “be a teacher.” second talk about beauty and harmony when he thanked grade Theology class. But if my students are not living the a group of circus performers at the end of the audience Beatitudes and abiding by the Commandments, then I have Katie Prejean is the ninth grade Theology teacher at St. and was treated to a short circus show performed in failed them as a teacher. Louis Catholic High School. Her first book, Lessons from Room front of him on stage while a jazz band played “All of In a lecture at Yale University in 1943, Jacques Maritain 24, is being released by Ave Maria Press in the spring of 2016. Me.” (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Patroness of the Americas

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A Mass celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe took place in St. Henry Catholic Church on Friday, Dec. 12, the feast day of the Patroness of the Americas followed by a fiesta in the parish center. A group of Mariachi musicians (photo 1) from Beaumont, Texas, played before the liturgy. Photo 2 shows the group of priests who concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Glen John Provost – Fr. Carlos Garcia, Msgr. Daniel Torres, Fr. Jenesh Joseph, H.G.N., Father Charles Okorougo, Fr. Derek Covert, Fr. D.B. Thompson, Fr. Rommel Tolentino, Fr. Rojo Antony Koonathan, H.G.N., and Fr. Nathan Long. Deacons who attended, shown in photo 3, were Deacon Chris Gregory, Deacon Erroll DeVille, Deacon Keith Ellender, Deacon Leo Hebert, and Deacon Jesse Menard. Deacons attending Bishop Provost were Deacons Josue Canelo, who proclaimed the Gospel, and Deacon Patrick Hebert, both assigned to St. Henry. In photo, 4, the children attending, some in native costumes portraying St. Juan Diego brought roses to place before the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In photo 5, the gifts of roses continue to grow as they are reverently placed before Our Lady. In photo 6, Bishop Provost, aided by Fr. Ruben Buller, the bishop’s master of ceremonies, incenses the altar during the Preparation of the Gifts. In photo 7, Deacon Canelo incenses the congregation. In photo 8, Bishop Provost raises the chalice during the Eucharistic Prayer with the priest concelebrants at the altar. Following the Mass, the crowd dispersed to the parish center for the fiesta. In photo 9, the Mariachis played as the crowd of people enters. Spring schedule of events at Saint Charles Center MOSS BLUFF – The pro- simple supper and a presen- Center. A brief meditation website - stcharlescenter. is strictly confidential. Cost istration deadline is Friday, gram of spring events at Saint tation on Lenten spirituality. will be given by Fr. Miller at com - or by calling (337) 855- is $210 for meals, a private February 20. The suggested Charles Center will include There is no cost for the eve- 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Fr. Pi- 1232. room and private bath with donation of $20 includes sup- the February 18 Ash Wednes- ning, but a free will offering raro at noon and 2 p.m. After In February, a Rachel’s all retreat materials. For per. day Evening of Reflection will be accepted. Funds pro- each, a contemplative silence Vineyard Retreat, led by Fr. those with a financial bur- A Lenten Silent Preached - “Our Call to Lenten Grace” cured benefit the Mainte- will be observed until the Nathan Long, Margie Long den, assistance is available. Retreat, sponsored by St. – with Fr. Whitney Miller nance Account for the Center. next hour meditation. Those and the Diocesan Team, for For more information or reg- Pius X Catholic Church in and Fr. Don Piraro as well The Good Friday Medita- attending should bring their those healing after abortion istration contact: Rachel’s Ragley, closes February and as Good Friday Meditations tions, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., honor own lunch and beverage. will be Friday, Feb. 13 to Sun- Vineyard of Southwest Loui- opens March at the Center. with Fr. Miller and Fr. Piraro these Holy Hours of Quiet There is no fee for this event, day, Feb. 15. The weekend siana (337) 439-7400, Ext. 317 “Finding the Tiny Whisper- on Friday, April 3. Spirit and solemn reflection but pre-registration is appre- combines discussions, spiri- or e-mail rachels.vineyard@ ing Sound,” presented by Fr. The Ash Wednesday pro- throughout one of the most ciated. tual exercises, the Sacra- lcdiocese.org. Tim Goodly is Friday, Feb. 27 gram, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., sacred days of the liturgical Registration and dona- ment of Reconciliation, a Me- Sr. Diane Depwe will lead to Sunday, March 1. will consist of Holy Mass and year by spending some time tions for most programs can morial Service and a Mass of “Let Go, Let God” on Tuesday, the Distribution of Ashes, a in prayer at the Saint Charles be accepted at the Center’s Entrustment. Participation Feb. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. Reg- See schedule, Page 6 6 Catholic Calendar Friday, January 23, 2015 Pontifical Knights Chapter presents annual awards LAKE CHARLES – Two distinguished well as the State of Texas and U.S. Congress. members of the laity, one residing in the Dio- She is married to Edmund C. Broussard cese of Lake Charles and one in the Archdio- and she and her husband are the proud par- cese of Galveston-Houston received awards ents of four children and six grandchildren. at the Christmas luncheon of the Bishop Jude The Msgr. Irving DeBlanc Fellowship Speyrer Chapter of the Pontifical Knights and Award, conferred upon an individual of out- Dames. standing service to the civic community and The group’s Pro Deo et Pontifice Award, to the Church for which he or she has not given in even numbered years to a Knight or been recognized or only slightly recognized, Dame of another diocese who has rendered was presented to Robert Piper. He has lived outstanding service to the Church and to in Lake Charles for 30 years and married to mankind, went to Consuella Marie Broussard. Dr. Eileen Piper for 31 years. They have four She is a native of Port Arthur, Texas. children. She graduated from Sacred Heart School In 2005, after Hurricane Rita, Piper assist- in Port Arthur. She received her Bachelor ed in various hurricane relief efforts through- of Science Degree from Xavier University in out the Lake Charles community. In 2006, New Orleans, her Masters of Education and he became the Executive Administrator of Mid-Management Certification from the Uni- Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Bishop Glen John Provost, right, stands with the 2014 recipients of awards from the versity of Houston, and completed additional where he currently serves. Bishop Jude Speyrer Chapter of Pontifical Knights andD ames. At left is Robert Pip- studies at Texas Southern University, Prairie He was one of the organizers and current er, the recipient of the Msgr. Irving A. DeBlanc Fellowship, and, at right, is Consuella View A&M and the University of Maryland. Vice Chairman of the Board of Lakeside Marie Broussard of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the recipient of the Pro Her professional career of 37 years was Bank, coaches the St. Louis Catholic High Deo et Pontifice Award. in secondary education, teaching Science, School boys and girls tennis teams, operates person. Father Miller facilitates English and German. The last 17 years were he and his wife’s commercial real estate firm, Father Piraro will lead the “Catholicism: A Journey to spent in administration at Jessie H. Jones and volunteers at several non-profit organiza- schedule Continued from Page 5 spring Spiritual Book Club the Heart of Faith” Friday, High School in the Houston Independent tions in the area, including the board of direc- from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tues- April 10 to Sunday, April 12, School District with eight years as Assistant tors at Abraham’s Tent. He was instrumental This annual retreat is a silent, day, March 17. The selection using Father Robert Barron’s Principal and nine years as Dean of Instruc- in spearheading the new Abraham’s Tent fa- preached retreat is open to is “Backpacking with the “Catholicism” series as the tion. cility. He also played a major role in the build- any who wish to participate. Saints, Wilderness Hiking as basis for the experience. Sug- She is a Lady of the Equestrian Order of ing of the $3.5 million middle school facility at Suggested donation is $180.00 Spiritual Practice” by Belden gested donation is $170 for a the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusa- Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School. for a private room, and $160 Lane. In this book, Dr. Lane private room and $150 each lem and has served in many volunteer capaci- Officers serving the second year of their each for a shared room. uses backpacking as a meta- for shared accommodations. ties since 1958, as a member of St. Mary of the term for the group were introduced: Presi- Lenten Private Directed phor for the spiritual jour- Scholarship assistance avail- Purification Catholic Church. dent: Robert Chaisson, Knight of St. Gregory; Retreats will be led by Fr. ney, utilizing the insights of able upon request. Miller, Fr. Piraro, Judy Savoie Mrs. Broussard has also served in numer- Vice President/President-Elect: Gayle Zem- Therese of Lisieux, John of Sr. Diane moderates “How and Gloria Villegas from ous religious, including and secular organi- bower, Knight of St. Sylvester; Secretary: Gay- the Cross, Thomas Merton, to Control My Tongue” (So I Monday, March 9 to Sunday, zations in Houston and been honored for her le Marshall, Knight of Saint Sylvester; Trea- the author of “The Cloud of Don’t Get into Trouble) from March 15. A directed retreat work by numerous cities around the U.S. as surer: Chester Jones, Knight of St. Gregory. Unknowing,” Hildegard of 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April is a form of silent retreat Bingen, Dag Hammarskjold, 28. The retreat reveals prac- based on the Spiritual Ex- and others. The suggested tical ways based on enduring ercises of Saint Ignatius of donation of $20 includes sup- principles from Scripture Loyola focusing on the per- per. Registration deadline is that will help you communi- sonal prayer of the individu- Friday, March 13. cate more effectively as well ‘9 Days for Life’ ends Sunday al. The retreatant may choose Penance Night in the As- as living in harmony with oth- to do three or five days. For sumption Chapel of the Tabor WASHINGTON - The pe- of adoptive homes, and for program raises awareness on ers and God. The suggested more information or to regis- Retreat House is Thursday, riod of prayer, penance, and an end to abortion and use of donation is $20 per person issues such as domestic vio- ter, you must call the Center March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. and includes supper. Regis- pilgrimage that began last the death penalty. Resources lence, post-abortion healing, at (337) 855-1232. Suggested with Fr. Miller and Fr. Piraro. Saturday, Jan. 17, and ends for the novena are available pornography addiction, and donation is $265 for three A Women’s Lenten Silent tration deadline is Friday, this Sunday, Jan. 25 marks in numerous ways, including end-of-life matters. days or $440 for five days. Retreat, sponsored by the April 24. “Spiritual Warfare,” pre- the anniversary of the 1973 an app. “Pope Francis reminds us Scholarship information is women of Our Lady Queen sented by Sr. Diane is Tues- U.S. Supreme Court deci- The initiative is part of constantly of the loving con- available upon request. of Heaven Parish, is Friday, A Lenten Introduction day, May 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. sion, Roe v. Wade, which le- the 2014-15 Respect Life Pro- cern Christians have for all March 27 to Sunday, March to the Directed Retreat is 29. “The Passion, Death Register by Friday, May 8. galized abortion throughout gram of the U.S. Conference people at any stage of life Friday, March 13 to Sunday, Suggested donation is $20 per pregnancy. The “9 Days for of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Resurrection of Jesus who’ve been cast aside or for- March 15. This weekend in Light of Human Experi- person. Life” novena encourages na- with the theme “Each of Us gotten by society,” said Cardi- helps the retreatant learn ence: Praying the Third and Gay Gomez, Ph.D. and Fa- tionwide solidarity in prayer is a Masterpiece of God’s nal Seán O’Malley, archbish- the prayer technique and Fourth Weeks of the Spiritual ther Miller present “Creation for daily intentions, includ- Creation,” which is adapted op of Boston and chairman prepares them for a longer Exercises of Saint Ignatius Meditation: A Nature Eve- ing for couples experiencing from the words of Pope Fran- of the USCCB Committee on retreat. You must call the of Loyola” is presented by ning of Reflection” on Tues- infertility, those mourning cis’ 2013 Day for Life greet- Pro-Life Activities. “The 9 Center to register at (337) Fr. Steve Kimmons, S.J. and day, May 19 from 6 to 9 p.m., an evening of prayer that fo- the loss of a child through ing. In addition to the prayer Days for Life novena offers a 855-1232. Suggested donation open to all women. Suggested abortion, children in need intentions, each day of the is $265. donation is $190 for a private cuses upon attentiveness to chance to join in prayer and “Saving America,” pre- room, $170 each for shared God via the flora and fauna solidarity with the unborn, sented by Sr. Diane is Tues- accommodations, and $75 for of this holy ground at Saint victims of violence, those suf- day, March 17, from 6 to 9 commuters. Contact Elaine Charles Center. Registration fering from addiction, and p.m. Registration deadline Trahan at (337) 474-0178 or deadline is Friday, May 15 those whose hearts ache to be is Friday, March 13 and the the Center for more informa- and the suggested donation is part of a family.” suggested donation is $20 per tion. $20 a person. With the list, the pope continues Here is the list of the new cardinals: a movement he started with his cardinals n French Archbishop , prefect of the Apostolic Signa- Continued from Page 1 appointments of a year ago, giv- ture, 62. ing gradually more representa- n Portuguese Patriarch Manuel Jose Macario do Nascimento Clemente of Lis- tion at the highest levels of the church to poorer countries in bon, 66. the global South. The Feb. 14 consistory will bring the total number of cardi- n Ethiopian Archbishop Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel of Addis Ababa, 66. nals under the age of 80 to 125. Three of the new cardinal electors hail from Asia, three n Archbishop of Wellington, 66. from Latin America, two from Africa and two from Oceania. n Italian Archbishop of Ancona-Osimo, 75. Of the five Europeans on the list, three lead dioceses in Italy n Vietnamese Archbishop Pierre Nguyen Van Nhon of Hanoi, 76. and Spain that have not traditionally had cardinals as bish- n Mexican Archbishop Alberto Suarez Inda of Morelia, who turns 76 Jan. 30. ops -- another sign of Pope Francis’ willingness to break prec- edent. n Myanmar Archbishop Charles Bo of Yangon, 66. None of the new cardinals hails from the U.S. or Canada. n Thai Archbishop Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij of Bangkok, 65. The U.S. currently has 11 cardinal electors and Canada three. n Italian Archbishop of Agrigento, 68. The continuing geographic shift is incremental in nature. n Uruguayan Archbishop Daniel Fernando Sturla Berhouet of Montevideo, With the new appointments, cardinals from Europe and North 55. America will make up 56.8 percent of those eligible to elect the next pope, down from 60 percent on Jan. 4. n Spanish Archbishop Ricardo Blazquez Perez of Valladolid, 72. One of the Italian cardinals-designate, the archbishop of n Spanish-born Panamanian Bishop Jose Luis Lacunza Maestrojuan of David, Agrigento in Sicily, leads the Italian bishops’ commission on 70. migration, an issue on which Pope Francis has placed particu- n Cape Verdean Bishop of Santiago de Cabo Verde, lar importance. 65. Pope Francis said he had chosen to honor five retired bish- n Tongan Bishop Soane Mafi, 53. ops “distinguished for their pastoral charity in service to the n Colombian Archbishop Jose de Jesus Pimiento Rodriguez, retired, of Holy See and the church,” representing “so many bishops Manizales, who turns 96 Feb. 18. who, with the same pastoral solicitude, have given testimony n Italian Archbishop Luigi De Magistris, 88, retired pro-major penitentiary Archbishop Dominique Mamberti attends New Year’s Eve of love for Christ and the people of God, whether in particular at the Vatican. churches, the Roman or the diplomatic service of the vespers in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in this Dec. n German Archbishop Karl-Joseph Rauber, 80, a former nuncio. Holy See.” 31, 2013, file photo.A rchbishop Mamberti, 62, was one of n 20 new cardinals appointed by Pope Francis Jan. 4. The five new honorary cardinals hail from Argentina, Co- Argentine Archbishop Luis Hector Villalba, retired, of Tucuman, 80. (CNS photo/Alessia Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo) lombia, Germany, Italy and Mozambique. n Mozambican Bishop Julio Duarte Langa, retired, of Xai-Xai, 87. Diocesan Briefs..... February Prayer breakfast, luncheon First Friday, Saturday Devotions at Cathedral tion by February 14 is $25 and $30 after that date, with lunch included. LAKE CHARLES – The next men’s prayer breakfast is LAKE CHARLES – First Friday and Saturday Devotions Friday, Feb. 13, in Ave Maria Hall of the Cathedral of the Im- have begun at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Call Rose Viau to register or for more information at 337- maculate Conception office complex. according to Rev. Rommel Tolentino, pastor. 802-2487. Call 337-439-7400 to register. Following the First Friday 12:05 p.m. Mass, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the Altar of the Sa- Vocaré on First Saturday at Vianney House The breakfast and presentation is preceded by a 6:30 a.m. LAKE CHARLES – Young men ages 16 to 25, seeking to celebration of the Mass in the Cathedral. cred Heart for Adoration. know God’s will in their lives, are invited to attend Vocaré, The next women’s luncheon has been set for Wednesday, The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the Altar of Our a ministry of the Office of Vocations, on the first Saturday of Feb. 11, in Ave Maria Hall. Lady from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on each First Saturday, followed by each month at Vianney House, 1624 Bank Street, from 5:30 Women should mail a check in the amount of $15, payable Benediction and celebration of the Extraordinary Form of the p.m. to 7 p.m. to the Diocese of Lake Charles, to Gaynell Carrier, 414 Iris Liturgy starting at 8 a.m. Call Father Nathan Long at 337-477-1434 for more informa- Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601, and include a stamped, self- Masses in the Extraordinary Form tion. addressed envelope. LAKE CHARLES – The celebration of Mass in the Extraor- Sacred Heart clothing outreach dinary Form in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Special Needs Mass on Feb. 8 LAKE CHARLES -- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church takes place each Sunday at 5 p.m., at 8 a.m. on each First Sat- LAKE CHARLES – A Mass for Individuals with Special urday, and on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. continues its outreach ministry for women in the area. “Gen- Needs and their families will be celebrated Sunday, Feb. 8, tly Used Business & Dress Attire” was opened in anticipation Theresians sponsoring day of reflection by Father Whitney Miller at 11 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic High of job creation and hiring due to the growth of the area in the LAKE CHARLES – The Fleur de Lis Theresians of South- School. future; west Louisiana are sponsoring “The Woman Within: Women’s All denominations are invited to join the celebration, Open for donations or free shopping for women’s business Day of Reflection” on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 which is offered as an opportunity for all to worship despite attire on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. it p.m. in the Msgr. Irving A. DeBlanc Family Life Center. difficulty, embarrassment, or frustration. Family members is located at 1024 Division Street. Father Whitney Miller, Gwin Miller-Cronin, and Vicki and friends are welcome. For more information, contact Deneen Sweet at gently- Schmidt, Executive Director of Theresians International will Call Karen Duhon at 337-478-0243 or Shari Cormier at 337- [email protected] be the presenters. The retreat is open to all women. Registra- 478-0043 for more information.