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Vol. 42, No. 14 Center for Catholic Studies Fall courses LAKE CHARLES – Fall semester courses offered at the Cen- ter for Catholic Studies held in the Catholic Student Center at Our Lady of Good Counsel begin Sept. 6 and Sept. 8, respectively. Theology 280: Catholic Moral Principles is a three credit hour course taught by Rev. Edward Richard, M.S., that presents the development of Christian moral principles with a focus on theo- logical and cardinal virtues, as well as the morality of happi- ness. The application the Catholic Church’s moral teaching to everyday life and relationships is a central topic of discussion. Fr. Richard will teach the course on Thursdays, beginning Sep- tember 8 at a time to be determined. Theology 290: Pastristics is to be taught by Rev. Ruben Buller on Tuesdays, beginning on September 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. In this three credit hour course, the student will see the thought of the Catholic Church throughout the early centuries of the Church in what is called the Age of the Church Fathers (Patris- tic Age). Theological development will be considered as well as the presentation of different types of ecclesial thought and genres of writing For new students, there is a one-time fee of $15.00 and a course fee of $225. The course may be audited for a fee of $90. Registration forms are available through the of Lake Charles - Office of Religious Education, and on the web at www. lcdiocese.org. Just click on Forms on the front page Main Menu, scroll to the Center for Catholic Studies section to access the registration form and the two-page application form. Deadline for registration is August 5. For more information, contact the Diocese of Lake Charles, Office of Religious Educa- Three seminarians of the Diocese of Lake Charles, all who will be attending the Pontifical North American College tion for Susan Borgman at 439-7400, Ext. 309. in the fall, were accepted to Candidacy for Holy Orders during the 12:05 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, June 15, by The Center for Catholic Studies is made possible by an ar- Glen John Provost. The three were Joseph Caraway of St. John the Evangelist Church in Lacassine, ticulation agreement between McNeese State University and Andrew DeRouen of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Lake Charles, and Levi Thompson of St. Our Lady of Holy Cross College (OLHCC). The Diocese of Lake Theodore Church in Moss Bluff. After being called forward by Daniel Torres, director of seminarians Charles facilitates coursework in theology offered on site and vocations, for examination by Bishop Provost, the bishop asked them the questions, “In response to the through Holy Cross, which is SACSCOC accredited. Courses Lord’s call are you resolved to complete your preparation so that in due time you will be ready to be ordained therefore may transfer as liberal arts credits and depending for the ministry of the Church?” as well as “Are you resolved to prepare yourselves in mind and spirit to upon a student’s degree program, the credits may be used to give faithful service to Christ the Lord and his body, the Church?” The three answered ‘I am” to each of the fulfill elective degree requirements. McNeese students are en- questions. The Bishop then accepted the men to candidacy, saying, “The Church receives your declaration couraged to speak with their advisor to find out what works best with joy. May God who has begun the good work in you bring it to fulfillment.” The Admission to Candidacy for them. offers candidates for ordination the opportunity to publicly express their intention to receive ordination as a Center for Catholic Studies courses are available for credit and perhaps later as a Priest. The aspirant composes beforehand and then signs and dates before the or audit and may be taken by college students or any interested start of the rite in the presence of the Bishop a declaration stating his conscious intention to serve others in the lay faithful meeting enrollment requirements. Spirit of Compassionate Presence as an ordained cleric and is making this intention freely on his own accord. The Bishop also signs and dates this declaration, attesting acknowledgement of receipt thereof in the name of the Church. Other diocesan seminarians took part in the Mass, including Samuel Bond serving as Master of Ceremonies and Eric Gruspier, seen holding Book of Rites as the Bishop reads in the photo. LC native Veritas Conference Sept. 10 at St. Louis LAKE CHARLES – The A Biblical Walk through the p.m. and offers seven possible Deacon Gerard annual Veritas Conference, Mass (Ascension Press) and is topics. At 2:45 p.m., everyone sponsored by the Office of the author and presenter of a is dismissed for Adoration fol- Adult Education of the Dio- new video-based Bible study lowed at 3:00 p.m. for the Di- cese of Lake Charles, is Satur- called Mary: A Biblical Walk vine Mercy Chaplet and Bene- day, Sept. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to with the Blessed Mother (As- diction at 3:20 p.m. Jordan to be 3:20 p.m. in St. Louis Catholic cension Press). He currently Breakout session 1 offers High School with Dr. Edward serves as professor of theol- Love them to Heaven-Ka- Sri as the keynote speaker. ogy and Vice President of tie Prejean McGrady; The Registration fees are $25 Mission and Outreach at the Mercy of our Heavenly Fa- without lunch, if paid by Au- Augustine Institute in Denver, ther-Father Whitney Miller; ordained gust 26; $30 with lunch if paid Colorado. Dr. Sri is a founding Purgatory and Indulgences: PAOLI, Penn. – Rev. by August 26; and $40 with- leader with Curtis Martin of Consequences of God’s Mer- Gerard Jordan, O. Praem., a out lunch, if paid August 27 FOCUS (Fellowship of Catho- cy-Father Rommel Tolentino; native of Lake Charles, will be or later. Pickup registration lic University Students). He and Love Unveiled: Rediscov- ordained a priest of the Order forms at 411 Iris Street, Lake also is the host of a new 20- ering the Heart of our Catho- of of Prémon- Charles, LA 70601. A check part video series on the Cath- lic Faith- Dr. Sri. tré. on Saturday, July 9, in the payable to the Diocese of Lake olic faith called Symbolon. Breakout session 2 offer- Abbey Church of Daylesford Charles for the appropriate He leads pilgrimages to ings are: The J(oy) of Love- Abbey, by The Most Reverend fee must accompany the re- Rome and the Holy Land and Michael Fitzgerald, Auxiliary turned form. Registration and regularly speaks at Catholic Rickard Newman; Mercy in Bishop of the Archdiocese of payment can also be done on parishes, conferences, and di- Dr. Edward Sri the Home-Blaine and Denise Philadelphia. the website of the diocese – ocesan catechetical congress- following Mass. Wyninger; Let’s be Sheep- The Norbertine Order was live.lcdiocese.org – under the es. He holds a doctorate from Dr. Sri’s keynote - Merci- Milissa Thibodaux; How to founded in 1121 by St. Nor- Event Registration icon and the Pontifical University of St. ful Like the Father - is from teach the Whole Truth-Katie bert in the French village of clicking the Veritas Confer- Thomas Aquinas in Rome and 9:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. followed Prejean McGrady; E x - Prémontré. The Norbertine ence link. Call 337-439-7400, resides with his wife Eliza- by breakout session one with tending Mercy to Students charism is one of common life, Ext. 308 for more information. beth and their seven children four topics to choose. who Challenge Us-Sister Mary prayer and ministry marked Dr. Sri is a theologian, au- in Littleton, Colorado. Lunch goes from 12:30 p.m. Elizabeth Ann McCullough, by fostering peace, healing thor and nationally-known Registration is from 7:30 - 1:30 p.m. and includes exhib- RSM; Teaching in order to and reconciliation. Catholic speaker who ap- a.m. - 8:25 a.m. with the cel- its. Confession will also be lead to the Confessional- Deacon Jordan grew up in pears regularly on EWTN. He ebration of Holy Mass and available during this time. Cay Gibson; and RCIA Team Immaculate Heart of Mary has written several Catholic welcome from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 The second break out ses- Building-Alison Fontenot and Catholic Church and is the Rev. Canon Gerard best-selling books, including a.m. with a 15-minute break sion goes from 1:40 p.m.– 2:40 Mary Beth Conner. grandson of the late Mrs. Jordan, O. Praem Eva and Lloyd Pitre, found- ing members of Immaculate Programs around the USA by Heart of Mary. His parents the Petitioner of the Cause, are the late Mrs. Leola and Francis Cardinal Frank Jordan. A sister, Mrs. George and the Postulator of Altha Jordan Green, remains the Cause, Bishop Joseph N. a parishioner of Immaculate Perry. Serving as a consultant Heart. to those lay formation pro- He attended Immaculate grams that would like to start Heart of Mary Catholic School a local movement to support with the Sisters of the Blessed the Cause in their area. Sacrament, graduated in 1981 He became an aspirant to and continued his Catholic religious life in 2005, a postu- education at St. Louis Catho- lant at Daylesford Abbey in lic High School, graduating in 2007, a in 2009, took 1985. simple (temporary) vows of Recent assignments of in- Poverty, Chastity, Obedience, ternal ministries at Dayles- Stability, and Service in 2011, ford Abbey are: Assistant Vo- Solemn (final) Vows in 2014, cation Director and Assistant and was ordained a Deacon Development Director; while and a Canon Regular in 2015. participating in an external His First Solemn Mass of The Offices of the Diocese ministry of evangelization in a Thanksgiving will be in the of Lake Charles will be closed South Philadelphia local par- Monastery on Sunday, July 10 on Monday, July 4, in celebra- ish. with The Most Reverend Jo- tion of the 240th anniversary of The annual United States Conference of Catholic ’ Fortnight for Freedom He was appointed Special seph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bish- the birth of the United States culminates in the Diocese of Lake Charles on Saturday, July 2, with the celebration op of Chicago, as Homilist. Assistant to the Bishop and of America. Offices reopen at of Mass at 5 p.m. in the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur His First Mass of Thanks- Diocesan Postulator for the 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, with Father Edward Richard, M.S. as homilist. Fortnight activities began last week giving Outside of the Mon- Cause of the for with normal business hours with the showing of the PBS video – First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty astery is to be Sunday, July Servant of God, Father Augus- the remainder of the week. – in the Father Egidio Vecchio Hall. Before the airing, those in attendance, shown 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Immacu- tus Tolton on April 1, 2013. In above, prayed the Patriotic Rosary. This Rosary dedicates one Hail Mary in the late Heart of Mary Catholic November of 2014, the Tolton traditional rosary to each state of the United States and asks God’s protection of Church in Lake Charles with Ambassador Initiative was and guidance for our country. The Patriotic Rosary includes intentions to the three The Most Reverend Dominic created, which is Phase Two branches of our government and our elected before each of the decade, Carmon, of the Cause, and was elevated and a quotation from a historic American leader such as George Washington is Emeritus of New Orleans, as to the Promoter of the Cause read after reciting of the each mystery. Another video presentation – Freedom, The Homilist. for the Tolton Ambassador Family, and the U.S. Supreme Court – aired last Wednesday in Vecchio Hall. 00961602

The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

July 1, 2016 Solemnity of Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession

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Rev. D.B. Thompson, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur, was the celebrant of a Solemn High Mass in the Extraordinary Form on Thursday, May 26, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception celebrating the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. Rev. Rommel Tolentino, of the Cathedral and Rev. Luke Krzanowski, M.S., pastor of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus in Carlyss took part. A Eucharistic Procession, held to build up the Kingdom of God, went through the streets of downtown Lake Charles - out the doors of the Cathedral, then north on Bilbo, west on Division, south on Ryan, East on Kirby, to Bilbo and then returning to front doors of the Cathedral. In photo 1, not even a steady drizzle of rain could stop the procession, which was led by young girls spreading rose petals on the street, followed by Deacon Chris Fontenot carrying the cross and Father Thompson carrying the Holy Eucharist. Those in attendance at the Mass brought up the rear. In photo 2, a small altar at the corner of Division and Ryan streets, provides a location for the Holy Eucharist to be incensed and for prayers to be recited. The Church still teaches of the importance of Eucharistic Processions with the words of St. John Paul II to guide us: “The devout participation of the faithful in the Eucharistic Procession on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ [Corpus Christi] is a grace from the Lord which yearly brings joy to those who take part in it. Return to the Lord website launched LAKE CHARLES -- The Di- down menu of campaign in the campaign are listed. that a dignified retirement can ocese of Lake Charles capital benefits, the ability to watch a Visitors have the ability to be provided for our priests, campaign – Return to the Lord 10 minute campaign video – in download a number of files those men who have given up – continues in many parishes either English or with Span- and forms, including the cam- their lives to serve the Lord of the diocese and now it is ish subtitles. paign case statement, a pledge and the people of Southwest even easier to find informa- Information on the many form, the Diocese of Lake Louisiana. tion about this historic effort, ways provided for someone to Charles campaign prayer, a In addition, it will increase its goals and objectives by contribute or to get more in- spiritual needs assessment, the diocese’s ability to ensure clicking on the new website – formation for a special gift. In and a brochure for volunteers. a vocation to the priesthood is campaign.lcdiocese.org. addition, the names of those The success of Return to an affordable option for qual- The website provides list- men and women – , reli- the Lord will put the diocesan ity young men called into the ing of the goals of the cam- gious and laity - of the diocese Priest Retirement fund into a Lord’s service. paign in addition to a drop- who play key leadership roles stronger financial position so The “Parish Share” will en- able the parishes to invest in facilities and programs to im- World Youth prove the quality of everyone’s Men’s, women’s Catholic experience. Twenty percent of contributions to the The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Day in Diocese campaign up to a parish’s goal Lake Charles, has asked that during the hurricane breakfast, luncheon are returned to the parish and season of 2016 the people of the Diocese of Lake set July 30 after reaching goal, 80 percent Charles pray the following prayer, composed in 1957 of the donations received over by The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder, Second LAKE CHARLES – The Di- the goal remain in the parish Bishop of Lafayette, following Hurricane Audrey: ocese of Lake Charles World schedule announced to continue to aid the church O God, Master of this passing world, hear the Youth Day event is Saturday, LAKE CHARLES – The first of Bishop Glen John Pro- community. humble voices of your children. July 30, at St Louis Catholic vost’s new cycle of Men’s Prayer Breakfasts and Ladies High School with music by the Strengthening and fortify- The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned Prayer Luncheons will be Friday, Sept. 2 and Wednesday, Josh Blakesley Band as well ing the Cathedral of the Im- to its former quietude. maculate Conception will pro- Sept. 7, respectively, in Ave Maria Hall of the office complex as talks by Blakesley, Tommy You are still the Master of the land and sea. We vide for this foundation and of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. McGrady, and Katie Prejean live in the shadow of a danger over which we have McGrady. symbol of the Faith in South- The scriptural topic for the year’s programs is St. Paul’s no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, Numerous activities sched- west Louisiana to stand proud can awake from its seeming lethargy, and overstep its Letter to the Romans. uled throughout the day in- and vibrant for another 100 conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread Men should call 337-439-7400 to register while women clude a prayer chapel for Ado- years. chaos and disaster. should send a check in the amount of $15, payable to the ration, available Confession, The construction of Camp During this hurricane season we turn to You, O Diocese of Lake Charles, to Gaynell Carrier, 414 Iris Street, lunch provided, and snacks Karol of Charles Center loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose - candy, chips, snow cones, and will provide the ability and re- Lake Charles, LA 70601, to register. A stamped self-ad- memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to popcorn, etc., available at a sources to pass on a dynamic dressed envelope should be included with payment. concession stand throughout refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star faith to children and youth for Breakfasts begin at 7 a.m. and are preceded by the cel- the day. of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead generations to come. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with with your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the ebration of the Mass at 6:30 a.m. in the Cathedral. The lun- The campaign is being con- the event starting at 10 a.m. calamities common to this area and animated with a cheons begin at noon. Breakfasts are on the Fridays of Sep- ducted in segments through- and concluding between 4:30 true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps tember 2, October 7, November 4, January 6, February 3, out the diocese. If you have p.m. and 5 p.m. of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem not heard very much about March 3, April 7, and May 5. Luncheons are on the Wednes- Cost is $20.00 per person or where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen. days of September 7, October 5, November 2, January 4, Feb- $50.00 per family and tickets it in your parish, check with your pastor or the parish staff The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder ruary 1, March 8, April 5, and May 3. available at 411 Iris Street. Call 337-439-7400 for addition- about when it will start in your Second Bishop of Lafayette There are no breakfast or luncheon events in December. al information. church. Diocesan Briefs..... a third-year theology seminarian at Notre Dame Seminary in Registration is needed, including the ages of children attend- Abrazando Cristo fundraisers successful New Orleans is to be ordained to the transitional diaconate, ing. Go to olqh.org to register or call Felicia at 337-477-1236 to LAKE CHARLES – Fundraisers of the Abrazando Cristo the penultimate step to priestly ordination, on Wednesday, register and for more information. Mission Program were successful over the last month with August 10 at 6 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic the Big Cash Giveaway bringing a net of $43,500, according to Church. Vocation Discernment Retreat scheduled Msgr. Daniel Torres. Bishop Glen John Provost will be the ordaining prelate. LAKE CHARLES -- Quo Vadis Days, an encounter with Je- First prize of $5,000 went to ticket number 0334, second sus Christ for young men seeking to know God’s will for their prize of $1,000 was won by ticket number 0072, and the $500 “Beat the Heat” program lives that is sponsored by Diocese of Lake Charles, is Sunday, third prize was won by ticket number 0331. LAKE CHARLES -- The annual “Beat the Heat” air-condi- July 31 to Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Chicot State Park, near Ville The Johnnie Thibodaux Memorial Golf Tournament also tioning program of Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana Platte. brought in $21,000. continues. Contact Father Nathan Long at 337-477-1434 for informa- A window air conditioning unit will be provided and in- tion or registration forms. Forms may also be picked up at St. John Mission fundraiser July 23 stalled to households with individuals who are over 65 or who Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 221 Aqua Drive in KINDER – Family and Friends of St. John the Evangelist are disabled and in need of an air conditioner. Lake Charles or the Diocesan Office at 414 Iris Street for this Mission in Lacassine will hold a social gathering fundraiser Call Catholic Charities at 337-439-7436 for information and Vocation Discernment Retreat. on Saturday, July 23, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Koasati Pines Golf assistance. Course. “Sorting the Fish” set for July 30 Live and silent auctions are scheduled with heavy hors Marriage Preparation class in September LAKE CHARLES – “Sorting the Fish,” a Rite of Christian d’oeuvres to be served. LAKE CHARLES – Openings for the Saturday, September Initiation for Adults Day of Learning is July 30 from 10 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the church’s effort to raise money to 17, Marriage Preparation class offered by the Office of Family to 3:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Diocese of Lake build a church hall/religious education building. Life of the Diocese of Lake Charles remain. Charles Chancery. Call Paul at 337-526-5475 or Cindy at 337-912-8455 for tick- The class is held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Chancery Jim Schellman, the former executive director of the North ets and more information. of the Diocese, 414 Iris Street. Registration is $100, which in- American Forum on the Catechumenate, will lead the day as cludes the Prepare/Enrich online assessment, lunch, and ma- he explains the difference between candidates, catechumens Positions open in Catholic schools terials. Registration and payment can be achieved online at and those needing only to be confirmed. LAKE CHARLES -- The Office of Catholic Schools is an- live.lcdiocese.org by clicking the Event Registration button, nouncing the following available position for the 2016-2017 then the Marriage Preparation link. Vocation Discernment Retreat for Single Women school year. A registration form can also be printed by going to Mar- MOBILE, Ala. -- “Opening the Door to the Joy of Mercy,” Our Lady’s School in Sulphur is also seeking applications riage Preparation under the forms link on the website. a Vocation Discernment Retreat for single women, ages 17 to for the position of Guidance Counselor/Curriculum Coordina- 35, is Friday, August 5 at 5 p.m. to Saturday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. tor. Application forms are available at olcs.org and should be “Praying as a Family” Workshop There is no charge for the retreat and there is an option for mailed to Our Lady’s School, Attention: Principal, 1111 Cy- LAKE CHARLES -- “Praying as a Family” Workshop, pre- extended stay. press Street, Sulphur, LA 70663. sented by the Nashville Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia is To register or for more information contact Little Sisters of Saturday, July 9 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of the Poor, 1655 McGill Ave., Mobile AL 36604; vocmobile@lit- Trey Ange diaconate ordination Heaven Catholic Church. tlesistersofthepoor.org; or (251) 591-3700. Registration dead- LAKE CHARLES – Trey Ange, a native of Lake Charles and There is no fee though a love offering will be collected. line is August 3 and early registration is appreciated.