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Vol. 46, No. 1

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY Church began under patronage of St. By Pamela Seal draws people to this par- by the Most Rev. Francis Diocese of Lake Charles ish.” X. Leray, Father Tolentino com- of New Orleans, on Oct. 2, The Cathedral of the pared the Cathedral’s tra- 1881. It faced the court- ditional architecture to house on Ryan Street, as in downtown Lake Charles the stability of Christ. did the old church and rec- has been a symbol of re- “This church was built tory. silience and faith over to last for many years. The Father Kelly used lum- the past 150 years, rising sacred art inside these ber from the old church to above the destruction of walls connects us to the build a boys’ school, and hurricanes and ashes ear- Scriptures and the truth added a girls’ school and a ly on. of the faith. It is convent. From its humble begin- very tangible, something Destruction would nings as the of St. you can see with your own strike again when The Francis de Sales in 1869 eyes.” Great Fire of 1910 lev- to a majestic Cathedral Today, the Cathedral eled more than seven city now listed on the National ministers to 845 registered blocks of Lake Charles Register of Historic Plac- families (2,117 individu- claiming not only the es, Immaculate Concep- als) and is considered to be church, rectory, convent tion has always been the one of the most outstand- and both the boys’ and center of liturgical life. It ing examples of Lombardy girls’ schools, but most of serves as a reminder of the parish church records the pioneering spirit and in the United States. as well. Only a few bap- The church of the Immaculate Conception was dedicated on Dec. 18, 1913, replacing determination of the early tismal records survived. the previous one destroyed by the Great Fire of 1910. The church, pictured here missionaries who helped History of the parish Because of its devastat- establish the first Catholic in 1930, would later become the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception when the While Immaculate Con- ing effects, the Great Fire Diocese of Lake Charles was created on April 25, 1980. This is the third church church in Lake Charles. proved to be a turning Reflecting on the ses- ception was established as structure in the 150 year-history of Immaculate Conception Parish. quicentennial anniversary the first of Immaculate Conception parish in Lake Charles Church Parish, which is on Dec. 8, 1869, recorded Dec. 8, the Rev. Rommel missionary activity began Tolentino, pastor of the in the Imperial Calcasieu Cathedral, expressed grat- area as early as the 1850’s itude to those early church as priests from Texas and fathers for their sacrifice later Opelousas and Ab- and dedication to provide beville came to minister to spiritual nourishment to the people. the people in this area. Instrumental in this “The missionaries and role were two missionar- priests deserve a great ies from France, the Rev. P. deal of thanks for being F. Parisot and the Rev. An- faithful to their vocation,” dre Borias, who traveled Father Tolentino said. the ocean for 52 days to an- “Christ commanded the swer the plea of the Most apostles and their suc- Rev. Jean-Marie Odin, cessors — which are the Bishop of the Diocese of bishops and their collabo- Galveston. Their mission- rators, the priests — to ary work in eastern Texas spread the and to included the western part preach to all corners of of Louisiana in which Cal- the world. They took that casieu Parish and Lake mandate seriously even Charles were also ser- The church of the Immaculate Conception, left, as it was in 1895, was dedicated in 1881 after the original church, through difficult situa- viced. named for St. Francis de Sales, was destroyed by a hurricane in 1879. Lumber from the original church was tions, crossing bayous and The registers of the used to construct a boys’ school, right. The Convent of the Sisters can be seen in the marshes, using boats and Galveston Diocese show background. horseback to bring the 129 were record- ed in Calcasieu Parish out Southwest Louisiana. • 8:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. held at Drew Park. Spe- Gospel and point in the history of Im- Eventually, the Diocese of 9: Immaculate Concep- cial honor was given to here to the people of Lake during those early years. The growth of the Catholic maculate Conception par- Lake Charles was formed tion of the Blessed Vir- parishioners 90 years Charles.” ish. on Jan. 29, 1980, and The gin Mary, Immaculate and older: Lois Baham, The sesquicentennial Church soon led to regu- lar visits by clergy from Plans for a new church, Church of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Gerard Becnel, Roland year-long celebration ini- seating between 800 and Conception became the School Mass at the Ca- Bodin, Robert Bou- tially kicked off on Dec. 8, Opelousas. When priests made vis- 900, were approved in Cathedral of the Diocese. thedral, followed by dreaux, Ruthie Brous- 2018, with the theme, “Cel- 1912. Building got under- Generations of parishio- Marian to sard, John Gaspard, ebrating Our Past With Joy its to Lake Charles, Mass was celebrated in the way immediately on the ners in addition to priests ICCS. Hebert, Marie Today and With Hope For corner of Kirby and Bilbo have served as a symbol of Hebert, Betty Henry, the Future.” courthouse. But as the • 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. number of Catholics con- streets, and the church and fortitude and willingness Theresa Hood, Wil- was dedicated on Dec. 18, to endure hardships for 12, Sesquicentennial liam Langley, Sybil Mc- tinued to grow, it became Anniversary Mass, fol- obvious that a church 1913, by James the sake of Christ. Crosky, Hazel McMur- Blenk of New Orleans. On “While the priests lowed by a reception in ray, Teresa Mistretta, building was needed. Ave Maria Hall. In 1857, through the ef- Dec. 8, 1927, Feast of the played an important part Louis Robert, Ruth Ot- forts of Father Francois Immaculate Conception, in the growth and develop- • 11:15 a.m., Sunday, Dec. tenweller, Lena Roush, Raymond from Opelousas, the church was solemnly ment of the parish, the lay 29, Sesquicentennial Olivia Scalisi, Sherman a lot on the corner of Ryan consecrated. This is the people did as well,” Tolen- Anniversary Closing, Solari, Joe Stoma, Lore- and Kirby streets, measur- church that stands today. tino emphasized. “Without Solemn Pontifical Mass, na Stutes, Ione Vincent ing 200 feet by 200 feet was It was under the lead- them, there would not be a followed by a reception and Romona Wall. ership of the Rev. Hubert purchased for $375, and church. They had that pio- in Ave Maria Hall. • Sesquicentennial Gala Cramers, a 27-year-old neering spirit in rebuild- a chapel was built. The The Most Rev. Glen at the Historic Calca- church, constructed for Dutch priest, assigned to ing after the Great Fire John Provost, Bishop of sieu Marine National $900, was dedicated to St. the parish in 1902, that of 1910, and even the hur- Lake Charles, will be the Bank. Francis de Sales on Sept. Immaculate Conception ricane in 1881. Through main celebrant for both 26, 1858, thus making Lake would flourish. Under his the fundraising efforts Sesquicentennial com- Coinciding with the an- pastoral care at that time the anniversary Mass mittee members are niversary year was the ex- Charles a mission of St. they had to do for the bell, were about 4,000 Catholics and closing Mass. Invited Barbara Wyman, Ro- tensive restoration of the Landry Parish in Opelou- the altar, to pay for the sas. and two schools enroll- first church and the new guests for the anniversary land Bodin, Sue Burke, Cathedral. The glorious Mass include former pas- In 1866, after the Civil ing 110 girls and 78 boys. church, … they sacrificed Bob Marcantel, Andrea interior was revealed on In 1929 Benedict XV tors and parochial vicars June 29 during the historic War, the parishes of the a lot.” Prejean, Monica Brous- western part of the state made Father Cramers a The establishment of of Immaculate Concep- ordination of one priest Domestic Prelate with the tion, as well as priests and sard, Richard Moreno, and four transitional dea- were realigned and Lake the first Catholic church Amanda Martin, Charles Charles became a mission title of “Monsignor.” He of the Diocese of cons. in Lake Charles would Marcantel, Janet Stoma, of St. Mary Magdalen Par- would spend the remain- also bear fruit to serve the Lake Charles. “It is such a blessing der of his life as pastor be- Barbara Dubose, Kay Mor- that our own generation ish in Abbeville. The Rev. community’s medical and • A proclamation from Theodore Lamy, pastor fore his health declined. educational needs. gan, Marty Derouen, An- has been able to contrib- He died on Aug. 10, 1935, Mayor Nic Hunter will in Abbeville, visited Lake It was through the ef- drew Steiner and Pamela ute to our history through and his body is interred in be read at all the Masses the capital campaign for Charles at least three forts of Monsignor Cram- during the weekend of Seal. times in 1867 and 1868. a special vault just outside Father Tolentino con- the restoration of the Ca- the sanctuary in the main ers and Dr. John Greene Dec. 7-8. In 1869, however, mis- Martin that the first hos- veyed his appreciation to thedral,” said Tolentino. aisle of the Cathedral. Celebrations have also sionary status came to an pital in Lake Charles, now “Not every generation had In September 1935, included: the group, “We have been end when The Most Rever- known as Christus Och- that opportunity. The ex- Monsignor J.A. Vigliero • Presentations on St. meeting monthly for over end Jean-Marie Odin, who sner St. Patrick Hospital, amples of our ancestors was appointed as succes- Francis de Sales by Ca- a year. Without their help, are truly inspiring for us to had since become Arch- was dedicated in 1908 as bishop of New Orleans, es- sor to Monsignor Cramers. thedral historian Ro- we could not have planned do our own part in contrib- During his five-year term St. Patrick Sanitarium. all the events with suc- tablished the Parish of St. Under the leadership land Bodin. uting to the growth and de- as pastor, stained glass cess.” velopment of this parish. Francis de Sales with the of Monsignor Boudreaux, • Immaculate Conception appointment of a pastor, windows were installed in Hopefully our efforts will the church as well as a bell Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Fam- inspire the generations the Rev. Francois Magniny, was the ily Mass and reception. Editor’s note: Sources for history and his assistant, the Rev. in the high tower. of Immaculate Conception Parish in- that are coming after us.” Succeeding Vigliero was first parochial grade • An anniversary concert The Cathedral has Etienne Badoil. The re- school in the area for both clude “The Vine and the Branches: gion — recognized today another beloved pastor, entitled “Our Musical A History of the Catholic Church in played a significant part Monsignor Louis H. Bou- girls and boys, opening its Heritage” under direc- in the lives of thousands as the Diocese of Lake doors on Feb. 19, 1950. Lake Charles” by Lloyd G. Barras; Charles — encompassed dreaux, who served from tion of Bob Marcantel, “The Visible Church” by the Dio- over the years, whether for 1940-1974. He was the first director of music. baptisms, weddings, ordi- the present civil parishes Sesquicentennial cese of Lake Charles; and the 2015 of Allen, Beauregard, Jef- native-born priest to serve nations, funerals, or daily the parish as pastor. It was celebrations • Parish Family Picnic church directory for the Cathedral. and weekend Masses. Be- ferson Davis, Cameron and Calcasieu. during his administration ing the “mother church” of that Immaculate Concep- To culminate a year of Southwest Louisiana, from A few months after the sesquicentennial celebra- Rev. Kelly arrived tion became the first Cath- The next publication of which all other Catholic olic church in Louisiana to tions, the Cathedral has churches were born, adds in Lake Charles in May of planned several special the Catholic Calendar 1879, a hurricane spread be air conditioned. Mon- a great weight to the Ca- signor Boudreaux died Masses to mark this mile- will be Friday, Dec. 20. thedral, Tolentino noted. destruction throughout stone in its history: the area on Aug. 22, badly on Dec. 3, 1974, just hours Regular office hours for the Diocese, “When you think about after his retirement had • 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., are in effect all the prayers that have damaging both the church and the rectory. While the taken place. Immaculate Concep- through Friday, December 20. Offices been said in this church, Many more pastors are closed for from Monday, all the Sacraments that rectory was refurbished, a tion of the Blessed Vir- new church was built and would follow as well as gin Mary, Extraordinary December 23, through Wednesday, have been celebrated, the establishment of more January 1, reopening on Thursday, the holiness of this place dedicated under the name Form Mass, followed by Immaculate Conception church parishes through- a Marian Procession. January 2, at 8:30 a.m. 01074605

The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

December 6, 2019 Institute of Christ the King bringing oratory to Diocese

By Pamela Seal revive a name that existed it is a way to put this build- Diocese of Lake Charles for the fi rst Catholic church ing back into use again for in Lake Charles. Naming the the good of the people of the St. Francis de Sales lived oratory after St. Francis de Diocese of Lake Charles. This his life doing seemingly ordi- Sales goes along very well is an innovative way to give a nary things in extraordinary with our patron of the future to what was once home ways. This was the means of Institute and our spiritual- to Our Lady of Prompt Suc- his sainthood. ity.” cor Catholic Church and fi ll a In this very same spirit, the As the Catholic commu- spiritual need so people can Institute of Christ the King nity grew in those early 20th experience another type of Sovereign Priest will estab- century years, it was during spirituality that will be well lish St. Francis de Sales Ora- the administration of Monsi- received.” tory in the Diocese of Lake gnor Hubert Cramers, pastor The closing date on the sale Charles. of Immaculate Conception, of the property is planned At the invitation of The that the fi rst Catholic church for mid-January after which Most Reverend Glen John in Sulphur was built in 1907. time repairs and renovations Provost, Bishop of Lake It served as a mission chapel will begin to transform the Charles, the Institute will of Immaculate Conception. Sulphur courthouse back to a establish the oratory in Sul- Monsignor Cramers laid the church. fi rst foundation stone, and for “A solution for the build- Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur was originally located on the phur, breathing new life into corner of Huntington and Logan (Cypress) streets. Serving as a courthouse for the a building that has its roots in more than 10 years, the all- ing and the spiritual needs wood structure would be the of the people can come to- city of Sulphur since 1985, the building will be renovated and transformed back to a Catholicism. church early next year for the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. The new The former site of Our center of Catholic life in Sul- gether,” said Canon Talarico. Lady of Prompt Succor Catho- phur on the corner of Hun- “When we come to a diocese, name will be St. Francis de Sales Oratory. tington and Logan (Cypress) the bishop will give us the lic Church, which was repur- the writings and examples of that comes from charity that Sisters Adorers of the Royal posed in 1985 as the Sulphur streets. canonical status of an ora- The Most Rev. Jules B. tory. We are not a parish but a of patron — St. nothing else in this world can Heart of . Judicial Center, will soon be Benedict, St. Thomas Aqui- give,” Canon Talarico said. The Institute is based na- home for the Traditional Lat- Jeanmard, fi rst Bishop of La- an oratory, like a supplement fayette, elevated the church to one’s spiritual life. That’s nas, and especially St. Fran- The provincial tionally in Chicago and in- in Mass celebrated by priests cis de Sales. noted that priests ordained ternationally in Gricigliano of the Institute. Dedicated to from its mission status and what Bishop Provost has in established the parish of Our mind for our apostolate in Canon Talarico said the to the Institute of Christ the in Tuscany, Italy, the Arch- offering the Extraordinary Lady of Prompt Succor on Sulphur.” priests are trained in spiri- King are referred to as Canon diocese of Florence. Priests Form of the Holy Mass, the In- June 29, 1919. The Rev. Jo- Established canonically tual direction that models St. to signify a particular life- receive their seven-year for- stitute offers the opportunity seph LeBerre was appointed in 1990 by Monsignor Gilles Francis de Sales who wrote a style. mation at St. Sem- for faithful Catholics to also the fi rst pastor. Wach and Canon Philippe lot about spiritual direction. “Our priestly life is half- inary, located about 170 miles receive the full range of sac- The LaSalette Missionar- Mora in Gabon, Africa, the In- “Priests of the Institute are way between that of diocesan from the Vatican. The main raments in this same Form. ies were entrusted with the stitute’s stated mission is “the always trying to bring people priests and that of religious center for the one-year pre- “This is very exciting for parish a few years later in honor of God and the sancti- full circle to the altar through clergy like . We have seminary program for U.S. us,” said the Rev. Canon Mat- 1921. A second structure was fi cation of priests in the ser- instruction, spiritual direc- community prayer like reli- candidates operates from the thew Talarico, provincial su- built in 1922 and blessed by vice of Church and souls.” tion, planting seeds of faith, gious, but then we also have St. Francis de Sales Oratory perior of the U.S. Province of Bishop Jeanmard in October The idea for establishing and teaching them how they the apostolic pastoral du- in St. Louis, Mo., while some the Institute in Chicago, “as of 1924. It is that building the Institute of Christ the can be holy and happy Catho- ties similar to that of parish young men receive training at this will be the fi rst aposto- which stands today as the Sul- King was born from an inter- lics in their homes and fami- priests,” said Canon Talarico. other apostolates throughout late in the South.” phur Judicial Center on the est by more and more young lies,” he continued. To assist priests in their ap- the United States. The Institute has 120 site of the fi rst church. men who wanted a tradition- The Institute puts great ostolic work, the Institute For more information on priests worldwide, with an- Emphasizing the historical al Catholic formation to the emphasis on charity toward also has clerical in Institute of Christ the King other dozen expected to be signifi cance, the provincial priesthood. Since its founda- God and neighbor. “… ulti- addition to a community of Sovereign Priest, visit www. ordained in the summer of superior said, “Canonically, tion, it has been inspired from mately there’s peace and joy religious sisters called the institute-christ-king.org. 2020. Currently, they are ac- tive in 12 countries and 17 dioceses across the United States. The Diocese of Lake Charles will be the fi rst in Saint Charles Center events Louisiana since their estab- MOSS BLUFF – Decem- The “ Evening of to holy encounter during the lishment in the U.S. in 1996. ber events remaining on the Refl ection: Art as a Path to Advent Season. Familiar with the charism Saint Charles Center sched- a Holy Encounter” will be Registration for these of the Institute, “Bishop Pro- ule include a program of- presented by Doug Smith, events can be achieved by vost found it to be a great fered by Sr. Diane Depwe Alex Torres, and Keith Faul calling 337-855-1232 or visit- compliment to the spiritual - “KISS (Keep It Sane and on Tuesday, December 17, ing stcharlescenter.com. In landscape of the diocese,” Simple) Life” - on Tuesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration addition, advance reserva- said Canon Talarico. “I know December 10, from 6 to 9 deadline, with a suggested tions for events and activi- he appreciates St. Francis de p.m. donation of $20, is Friday, ties are being accepted for Sales and the Salesian spiri- Deadline to register is December 13. the calendar of The Lodge at tuality.” Friday, December 6, with a In 2015, these three com- Camp Karol by calling 337- This won’t be the fi rst time, suggested donation of $20 panions of faith presented 855-1232 to discuss details however, for Southwest Loui- per person. The program an Evening of Refl ection on and arrangements with Mi- siana to have a church named allows learning of simple the spiritual themes of be- chelle Monceaux or in honor of the saint widely tasks for keeping life sane lieving, beholding and be- Brian Soileau. known for his book, “Intro- and simple is what Jesus coming as revealed through Saint Charles Center duction to the Devout Life.” taught his disciples, the Ear- inspired artwork, then in stands as a place apart, of- Before Immaculate Concep- A High Mass is celebrated to the Second Vatican ly Church and our Church 2017, during the Season of fering an atmosphere of se- tion became a parish, its Council (1960s) in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic today. Life situations and Advent the three refl ected renity and peace, where one origin was as a mission from Church in Sulphur. Today, the building houses the people can be very diffi cult upon the artwork of Mary can deepen one’s relation- 1858 under the patronage of Sulphur Judicial Center, but will be repurposed and used and stressful at times. Learn as she Kissed the Infant Je- ship with God and achieve St. Francis de Sales. as an oratory for the Traditional Mass celebrated how to listen to His voice sus, Kissing the Face of God. spiritual renewal and Canon Talarico explained, by priests of Institute of Christ the King Sovereign and know that He is God of Now they will consider se- growth, rediscovering life’s “Bishop Provost wanted to Priest. your life. lected pieces of art as a path meaning in quiet refl ection. Diocesan Briefs..... “10’s for Turkeys” continues St. ’s, Plaisance, and St. Anne’s, Frilot Cove, Rediscover- Saint Charles Center on Tuesday through Thursday, March ing the Meaning of the Liturgy; Mike Church, Host of The Mike LAKE CHARLES – of Southwest Loui- 24–26, 2020. Church Show, Advent: The Genius of the Catholic Liturgical Cal- siana presents its “10’s for Turkeys,” a fundraising program The retreat is designed to guide women who have attended endar; Msgr. Arthur Calkins, S.T.D.,The Roman Canon seeking to put a turkey on the table of low income families in ; Thomas an A.C.T.S. retreat to go deeper in their faith walk and renew Drake, President of Louisiana Tradition, Family, and Property, need this holiday season. themselves spiritually. The Need for a Genuine Catholic Counterrevolution Though $10 will purchase a turkey – a total of 750 are be- . Contact Linda Daigle for more information about the re- ing sought – contributions of any amount are most welcome as treat and team registration at [email protected] are direct donations of one or more frozen turkeys. The goal Messiah Chorus set or call (337) 802-3496. of $11,000 will purchase turkeys for the 650 Catholic Charities’ LAKE CHARLES – The 79th annual performance of Han- monthly food bank clients and the extra food baskets, some del’s Messiah by the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus is set for Clergy cook-off fundraiser April 18 250, that are given away. The hope is to provide each family Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Francis G. Bulber Auditorium LAKE CHARLES – The Diocese of Lake Charles Offi ce of with a turkey, so they can share a nice holiday meal with loved on the McNeese State University campus. Admission is free. Pro-Life will present its third annual Clergy Cook-off on Sat- ones. urday, April 18, 2020, at Prien Lake Park, according to Rickard Ember Day Saturday Mass Newman, Director of Pro-Life and Family Life. History of Lacassine, surrounding communities LAKE CHARLES – A Solemn Mass in the Extraordinary The fundraiser will support pro-life ministries in the dio- LACASSINE – A book on the history of Lacassine will cover Form will be celebrated on Saturday, December 21 at 9 a.m. in cese including Rachel’s Vineyard, which will continue to help early settlers in Lacassine but also the surrounding communi- the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. people heal from the wounds of abortion, and Grief to Grace, ties and is now available for purchase. for anyone who has suffered from different forms of abuse. Cost of the hard cover book is about $35.00 and all funds January Holy Spirit Women’s Retreat The cook-off will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tast- raised will go toward the building fund for a new church hall. LAFAYETTE – Johnnette Benkovic Williams, Fr. Mark Gor- ing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Individual tickets for tasting are $60 For more information and to purchase the book, call 337-540- ing, Deacon Larry and Andi Oney, and Patti Mansfi eld will be each (children under 12 are free) and the Trinity Package 9924. featured at the annual Holy Spirit Women’s Retreat January ($600) offers eight tickets for tasting, a signed thank you from 24-26, 2020, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lafayette,. Bishop Glen John Provost, and “Long Time, No Sheen,” a book Latin Mass Conference December 6-8 The prophetic theme is “2020: Without a Vision the People of jokes by Bishop Fulton Sheen. There will be LAKE CHARLES – Gratia et Veritas, the Third Annual Loui- Perish.” The liturgies, music, prayer, teaching and fellowship live entertainment, door prizes and children’s games. siana Traditional Latin Mass Conference & Festival contin- will bring encouragement to all those who love and Those participating in the tasting serve as judges and de- ues today, December 6, through Sunday, December 8, at three the Church. termine the winning dish and team and the winner receiving a churches of the Diocese of Lake Charles. Williams is founder and president of Women of Grace, $500 donation to the parish. The celebration of the Holy Mass will take place at 6 p.m. to- which sponsors conferences, media, study groups, and more. To sign up or for more information contact Marjorie Long at day in St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, located She is featured on EWTN on both radio and television and is 337-439-7400, Ext. 317 or [email protected]. in Carlyss. Following the liturgy, at 7 p.m., there will be an In- a prolifi c writer. Her new book is The : Your Weapon in troductory Reception. Spiritual Warfare. “Grief to Grace” retreat May 13-17, 2020 On Saturday, Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Our Fr. Goring is a dynamic and inspiring preacher who is fear- LAKE CHARLES – Registration for the next Grief to Grace Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur followed less. He is a member of the Companions of the Cross, and the retreat experience being offered by the Offi ce of Family Life of by a meal at 12:05 p.m. and the start of the Conference at 1 p.m. past Director of the Catholic Charismatic Center in Houston the Diocese of Lake Charles, has opened according to Marjorie There will be Benediction of the Blessed at 6:05 and has a daily YouTube broadcast of gospel preaching. They Long, site leader. p.m. will be joined by Deacon Oney and Andi, Patti Mansfi eld, and The retreat will be held May 13-17, 2020 at Tabor Retreat The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will be the site the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans team. Reg- House of Saint Charles Center. of the conclusion of the weekend with Holy Mass celebrated at ister online at www.ccrno.org or call 504-828-1368. The cost is $1,500, which includes a private room, meals and 5 p.m. followed at 6:30 p.m. with a Marian Procession through all materials. Scholarship assistance is available upon request the streets of downtown Lake Charles. A reception will take Women’s D.E.E.P. Retreat set for those in need of partial aid. place in the Cathedral’s Ave Maria Hall at 7:15 p.m. MOSS BLUFF – The fi rst Women’s Discipleship, Eucharist, All inquiries are confi dential. To register, call (337) 489-2473 Speakers and their topics include Fr. Taj Glodd, Pastor of Evangelization, and Prayer (D.E.E.P.) Retreat will be held at or at [email protected].