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Vol. 38, No. 17 My journal from National Black Catholic Congress XI By Sandra Jones ly liturgies, the first being celebrated by our We depart by car from Sacred Heart Church former Edward Braxton, now of Bel- in Lake Charles for Houston to fly to the Na- leville, . The choir, made up of voices tional Black Catholic Congress in Indianapo- from all over the United States, was strong lis, Indiana. In our group are: Ella Dartez and faith-filled. The music set the tone for the Williams and Althea Williams of Our Lady of liturgies and energized each participant. Just Perpetual Help Church in Jennings, Jacque to see the many clergy filing into the great hall Mathews of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Jac- was a true spectacle. queline Semien-Guillory, Creighton Guillory, His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and me; a parishioner of Sacred Heart. of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston cel- After an uneventful, but rather long, day ebrated the second day’s liturgy. Archbish- of driving and flying, we arrive late in the day, ops and in attendance were (New quickly getting our car to the hotel, and check- Orleans) Archbishop Greg Aymond, (Atlanta) ing in with no major problems. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, (retired New Or- The downtown area of Indianapolis is set leans Auxiliary) Bishop Dominic Carmon, up within a skywalk, which inter-connects ho- (New Orleans Auxiliary) Bishop Shelton tels, a civic center and mall so a walk to any- Fabre, (Beaumont, Texas) Bishop Curtis Guil- where will keep you out of the elements (heat lory, (retired Washington, DC Auxiliary and and rain). The next morning we walk from our Lake Charles native) Bishop Leonard Olivier, Some members of the Lake Charles delegation to the National Black Catholic Con- hotel (the Westin) to the Conference at the J.W. (Memphis, Tenn.) Bishop Terry Steib, (Wash- gress XI in Indianapolis visited with Robert Boxie III, a Lake Charles native study- Marriott. Registration is as I thought it might ington , DC Auxiliary) Bishop Martin Holly, ing for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, during a break in be, with over two thousand participants trying just to name a few. Numerous priests, deacons the conference schedule. Pictured, from left, are Claude Syas, Boxie, Sandra Jones, to check in at once. and religious were also present. Following a series of glitches we are finally Each morning brought us to the main hall Jacque Matthews and Christine Collins. given our badges and campaign bags and en- where a continental breakfast was set up and ter the large conference hall where we are we got to visit with as many persons from all We all attend different workshops so that attendance, I received the honor of accepting greeted by Bishop John Ricard, retired Bish- over the United States as possible. There were we might bring back as much information on it for her. Upon our return, Bishop Glen John op of Pensacola-Tallahassee. vendors also set up where one might purchase our experiences as possible. I was able to at- Provost presented it to her. Shortly after the The hall came to life with over a thousand anything from books, CD’s, religious articles tend a number of them, including one on Mar- ceremony, we rushed back to our hotel to catch voices singing the Lord’s Prayer. I knew then and even African attire. riage and one on family healing. There were the shuttle to the airport and our trip home. that this would be a spiritual two days! Shortly We met with another delegation from Im- so many different workshops offered and so I can truly say my experience was informa- after, the atmosphere became that of a na- maculate Heart of Mary, The Reverend Mar- little time to attend them all. Separate healing tive, spiritual and one of fellowship. I certain- tional convention with the announcement of cus Johnson, Claude Syas and his wife, John- services were held for both youth and adults ly hope this will not be my last conference and each diocese represented; amid cheers and nie and Christine Collins. We also met one a and well attended. I do look forward to the next one in five years the occasional flub, like the announcement seminarian from Lake Charles, Robert Boxie, Saturday morning brought us to the award in New Orleans. of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux being in III who is studying for the Archdiocese of presentation led by Bishop Steib where Mrs. Sandra Jones is the Administrative As- the state of Tennessee or the omission of a dio- Washington. We were also able to sit with Pearl Cole of our diocese was one of only sixty sistant to Bishop Glen John Provost. She has cese in attendance. the delegation from the Diocese of Houma- presented with an award called the Servant worked for the all three Bishops of the Diocese Our routine set in with workshops and dai- Thibodaux. of Christ Award. Because Mrs. Cole was not in in her 27 years at the Diocese of Lake Charles. Bishop’s Golf Classic Friday, Oct. 5 LAKE CHARLES -- The cese this year in four differ- Bishop’s Golf Classic this ent seminaries and the cost year is scheduled for Friday, of educational expenses will Oct. 5, at the Lake Charles exceed $316,000. The Dio- Country Club. The four-per- cese currently has 11 retired son scramble tournament priests, including Bishop- will have morning and after- emeritus Jude Speyrer, and noon tee times at 8 a.m. and expends more than $350,000 1:30 p.m. to maintain their health and Sponsors for this year’s welfare tournament include Iberia Registration forms are Bank, Alfred Palma LLC, and available at area golf cours- Bubba Oustalet. es and the Diocese of Lake Fees are $500 per team, Charles. with prizes for first, sec- Payment of fees and reg- ond and tenth low gross for istration using a credit card both morning and afternoon is also available on the Dio- rounds, is limited to 22 teams cese website – lcdiocese.org. per session. Prizes will also Just click on the “Support be given for the longest drive The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, recently received a and closest to the hole for the Diocese” button and fol- check in the amount of $2,280.00 from Donald J. Laurent, Diocesan Coordinator for each round and a $5,000 cash low the easy steps to register the Fourth Degree in the Diocese of Lake Charles. The money came from contri- prize goes to the first golfer to your team or become a spon- sor. Forms can also be down- butions from all the Fourth Degree Assemblies domiciled in the Diocese of Lake score a hole in one. loaded from the website (see Charles - Father James J. Shahrigian Assembly #2182 of DeRidder, Msgr. Hubert Tee box signs are available for $150, greenside signs are Bishop’s Golf Classic news Cramers Assembly #320 of Lake Charles, Father Veillard Assembly #2087 of Sul- $300 and a banner sponsor- story), completed and re- phur, and Msgr. Joseph Peeters Assembly #332 of Jennings - to aid in the continu- ship is $1,000. turned to P.O. Box 2225 with a ing education and training of diocesan religious education instructors through Proceeds from the event check payable to the Diocese the Adult Education component of the Office of Religious Education. Pictured, provide financial assistance of Lake Charles. Deadline for from left, are Jack O’Reilly, Msgr. Cramers; Donald Laurent, Father Shahrigian; to the Seminarian Education entry is Wednesday, Sept. 26. Fund and the Priest Retire- Contact Larry DeRoussel Msgr. Daniel Torres de- Bishop Provost; I. J. Tarou, Father Veillard; and Craig Louviere, Father Veillard. ment Fund. at 337-794-8339 or at lderous- livers a prayer before the Ten men are studying for [email protected] for more infor- morning round St. John Chapel celebrates 75 years the priesthood for the Dio- mation. LACASSINE – The faith com- faithful were served by priests ther John Poerio; Father Her- Priests, deacons, munity of St. John the Evangelist from the church in Welsh. bert May, Father Milton P. Miller, Chapel, a mission of St. Charles By 1906, Mass was being cele- Father Carlos Garcia, Father and religious to Borromeo in Fenton, celebrates brated every second Sunday and Aubrey Guilbeau, Father Wil- its 75th anniversary Saturday, one Saturday a month in the Lor- liam Miller; Father Augustine Aug. 18, with Bishop Glen John raine Chapel, originally called Mulanjanany; and, today, Father be honored Provost celebrating the 4 p.m. the “Lacassine Chapel.” Father Roland Vaughn. LAKE CHARLES – The par- Vigil Mass. Jules Daigle was appointed Pas- Father Van Buijtenen was ish family of St. Henry Catho- The story of St. John commu- tor of Our Lady of Seven Dolors an especially beloved shepherd lic Church and the Knights of nity has its beginnings in France in 1930 and ministered to the and upon his death in 1983, he Columbus of the parish will in 1814, when Jean Bertrand people of Lacassine. was buried at the foot of the cross honor priests, deacons, and Pousson was born. At the age of A year later St. Raphael Par- in the cemetery of St. John the religious celebrating signifi- 26, he came to this country and ish was established in Evangelist, which was his wish. cant anniversary years of a opened a country store in the with Father Wilfred Belanger A memorial altar, paid for The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of multiple of five on Wednesday, community of Chataignier in as founding . Father Be- with the contributions of the Lake Charles, has asked that during the hurricane Sept. 12 at St. Henry. what is now the Diocese of La- langer became responsible for people of Lacassine, Iowa, Bell season of 2012 the people of the Diocese of Lake Bishop Glen John Provost fayette. the Catholics of Bell City and City and Hayes as well as others, Charles pray the following prayer, composed by The will celebrate a 10:30 a.m. Lit- Twenty years later, to honor Hayes. was erected over his vault. Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder, Second Bish- urgy, followed by a luncheon God for the success he had A hurricane later destroyed Father Mead became the first op of Lafayette, following Hurricane Audrey in 1957: in the St. Henry Community achieved, Pousson donated land the Lorraine Chapel and it was resident priest in Lacassine in Center. for a cemetery and what is now not rebuilt. St. John Vianney 1983, designated as “priest in O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble Priests to be honored for the church parish of Our Lady of Parish in Bell City was estab- charge.” voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed special anniversaries of ordi- Mt. Carmel. lished in 1937 and Father Daigle In 2001, Bishop Edward K. your order and returned to its quietude. You are nation include Reverend Don In 1872, Pousson moved to built the chapel of St. John the Braxton transferred the pastoral Piraro, 45 years; Reverend still the Master of the land and sea. We live in the Lacassine and he welcomed the Evangelist in Lacassine on prop- care of the chapel from St. Ra- Monsignor Vincent Sedita, priests who traveled across the erty donated by Jean Pousson. phael to St. Charles Borromeo in shadow of a danger over which we have no con- 40 years; Reverend Aubrey southern prairie into his home. Father Daigle celebrated Mass Fenton. In 2003, a fire destroyed trol: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, Guilbeau, 40 years; Rever- It was not long before the resi- and taught catechism there each the chapel. It was rebuilt and can awake from its seeming lethargy, and over- end Felix Anyikwa, 25 years; dence became a meeting place Saturday . dedicated in 2005 by Msgr. harry step its conventional boundaries, invade our land Reverend Monsignor Jace where the Mass was celebrated. The care of St. John the Evan- Greig, diocesan administrator. and spread chaos and disaster. Eskind, 25 years; Reverend Pousson reserved a room as a gelist was transferred from Our With the community continu- Susil Fernando, 25 years; and prayer chapel for his family and Lady of Seven Dolors to St. Ra- ing to grow, planning and fund During this hurricane season we turn to You, O loving Reverend Charles Okorougo, neighbors where the Blessed phael in 1939. raising has begun for a church Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose mem- 25 years. Sacrament reposed. Clergy who have served the hall and religious education ories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to Also, Reverend Carlos Gar- As he had done before, he do- St. John include Father Armand building. refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, cia, 20 years; Reverend Brian nated land for a cemetery and Hamel, who replaced Father King, 15 years; Reverend Alan Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to church in Lacassine. In 1881, he Belanger; Father J. M. Audette, Trouille, 15 years; Reverend became the first person buried Father Theo Hassink; Father The Offices of the plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared Marcus Johnson, 10 years; in the cemetery. Anthony Genna; Father Via- from the calamities common to this area and ani- Reverend Charles McMil- Progress was coming to the tor Desilets and Father Robert mated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk lin, 10 years; Reverend Clyde area through the railroad and Shreve; Father Aloysius Van in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the Thomas,10 years; and Rever- along with the trains came Buijtenen; Father Michael Her- heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity end Derek Covert, (5 years). farmers and tradesmen from pin, Father Walter Chmurea, awaits us. Amen. Deacons celebrating are out of state, which substantially Father Ronald Groth, Father Garret Caraway, 35 years; increased the population. Our John Poerio; Father Edward Ray Granger, 35 years; Sum- Lady of Seven Dolors in Welsh Degeyter. Father T. L. Herlong; will be closed The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder ner Kohlhund, 35 years; Jack was established as a parish in Deacon Benny Morello. Father Monday, Sept. 3 - Second Bishop of Lafayette Reynolds, 35 years; H.E. Wag- 1904 and Lacassine was one of Bert Mead, S.J.; Father Gerard ner, 35 years; and George Carr, many villages whose Catholic Smit, Msgr. Bede Becnel; Fa- Labor Day 20 years. The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

August 17, 2012 Local help flows to Nicaragua LAKE CHARLES – The garten to the sixth grade. “We home and they recently took help us as we help their chil- annual Johnnie Thibodeaux are now in our third year in part in an art competition,” dren” Jr. Memorial Golf Tourna- the big school, which was ac- she said. “We have for sev- Somarriba is hoping that ment held at Mallard Cove tually loaned to us,” Somarri- eral years now but I noticed she will soon hear from the provides a moment in time ba said. “We begin pre-school that their skills were growing Archdiocese of Managua for Charlotte Somarriba to there and go all the way to much better. Now many of about a request to have the thank those men and women high school, including three their images were full of de- schools come under the um- who assist the Asociación years of technical career tail. There was the outline of brella of the Church. Pan y Amor and the Abrazan- training.” a map of the country and in- “This would help us rein- do Cristo Mission Program This training includes cluded things we are known force the spiritual part of the through their play in the gaining skills in baking, for such as images corn, the schools,” she said. “We want tournament. woodworking, and sewing. volcanoes, the lakes, the na- to build that aspect of the Somarriba’s projects, the “The wood working shop tional bird, the national tree, schools, help to impart moral Pan Y Amor Boys Home and used to be in the boys home national flower. workers in strength to the children.” two schools with about 1,000 but it moved to the big school the fields, and baseball. I There is still a tremendous students in Nicaragua, have this year and we added a looked at these and thought, need of funding in all aspects been aided for a number of building,” she continued. wow, what a difference. of the organization and many years through this project “It also includes, above the “When we started the other groups, such as Abra- and the work done by pil- woodworking shop, the tai- school a big gift for me to see zando Cristo, have come to grims who travel to Nicara- loring shop. The tailoring some of these children to be their aid but so much more is gua each summer with Msgr. shop had been in one of the able to color inside the lines needed. Daniel Torres. classrooms but we had to of a picture torn from a col- “We connected with other Things have been going move it to allow for more stu- oring book,” Somarriba said. organizations in Nicaragua very well according to Somar- dents.. “These children are begin- years ago and young people riba. “The children progress Things are progressing in ning to see what they have came to help us. Those first continually,” she said. “We many other ways, including and what they can do. Every ones are now in university began our school year at the six soccer teams. “Finding year we see so much change and their younger broth- end of January. In Nicaragua shoes for all the players is a in these children.” ers and sisters and cousins it goes from February to No- task,” Somarriba said. “We Many of the poor students have come along with their vember with a one-week va- have a call out to people that and parents have a lack of friends.. these groups began cation in June. Between the when their children outgrow the concept of responsibil- and now the first ones are in two facilities we have about their sport shoes, they can ity, according to Somarriba. university and younger broth- 1,400 children. send them to us.” “Up until now the poor’s only ers and sisters and cousins “The Pan y Amor Boarding Other advances have also responsibility was to survive have come down along with School provides for children occurred including fifth and now there is more. We friends.” from either poor families or grade students involved in have a three prong process The major part of the fund- Susan and Johnnie Thibodeaux, Sr., are joined by Char- those who come to us from a book fair, having a dance - work with children where raising falls to Somarriba and lotte Somarriba during the annual Johnnie Thibodeaux, other cities and regions of Ni- team invited to participate in we find them, work with our if anyone would like to make Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament which raises funds to caragua,” she continued. a program, and having other teachers (many of whom a contribution, more informa- aid the Pan y Amor Association in Nicaragua and the The original school was children invited to perform came from where the chil- tion can be provided by going started in the market area of in programs. dren came from), and work to http://www.es.panyamor. Abrazando Cristo Mission Program of the Diocese the city 13 years ago and goes “Over the weekend we with parents about their re- org.ni/ or Google Asociación of Lake Charles. The event honors the memory of the from three levels of kinder- have art classes at the boys sponsibility and how they can Pan y Amor. Thibodeaux’s son who died in a tragic automobile crash. Pearl Cole honored at Black Catholic Congress LAKE CHARLES -- Pearl Diocesan Briefs..... Cole, the director of Abra- Jazz Brunch nets most ever, $31,400 ham’s Tent, was the recipi- ent of inaugural Servant of LAKE CHARLES – The recent Catholic Charities God Award given at Black Jazz Brunch netted $31,400, the most ever achieved for Catholic Congress XI held in this annual fund raising effort, to support the organiza- Indianapolis recently. tion’s work of providing for the poor and needy in the The award was devel- five civil parishes of Southwest making up oped by the leadership of the Diocese of Lake Charles. the National Catholic Con- Youth 2000 retreat set August 24-26 gress to honor someone in LAKE CHARLES -- Priests of the Diocese of Lake individual dioceses who Charles as well as members of the Franciscan Friars best personified Christian and Sisters of the Renewal from the Archdiocese of servant-leadership in the Af- Santa Fe, New Mexico will participate in a YOUTH rican-American Community. 2000 Retreat for those ages 13-39 on Friday through Each nominee was to show Sunday, Aug. 24-26 at St. Louis Catholic High School. a servant-leadership that The registration fee of $50 includes lunch and din- was creative and heroic, self- ner, each with a drink, on Saturday. Leaving the site for sacrificing and self-giving these meals is not an option. Call 337-439-7400, Ext. 301 and exercised in the Name for more information and registration. Deadline for of Christ, who came “not registration is Friday, August 17. Overnight accommo- to be served, but to serve.” dations are the responsibility of the participants. Bishops of every diocese in the United States were re- Bishop Provost will speak on Gospel of St. Mark quested to submit the name LAKE CHARLES – Bishop Glen John Provost will of such a person. begin his presentations on the Gospel of St. Mark at the Cole is a devoted mem- Women’s Prayer Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 5, and ber of Immaculate Heart of at the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Sept. 7. in Ave Mary and Bishop Glen John Provost, center, presents the inaugural Servant of God Award to Maria Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep- was a previous recipient of Pearl Cole, right, director of Abraham’s Tent. The National Black Catholic Congress tion Office Building. the Caritas Award given by began the award at its recent Congress XI. At left is Deacon Edward Lavine, coordi- Men can register by calling 337-439-7400. Women Catholic Social Services of nator of Black Catholic Ministries in the Diocese. should send a check for $10, payable to the Diocese Southwest Louisiana for her of Lake Charles, to Ms. Esther Gallardo, 612 Alamo efforts. For the past 20 years, in Southwest Louisiana and family worked tirelessly to gress’ gratitude and esteem, Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 at least a week prior she has been steadfast in her is a collaborative effort of get the food distribution ser- and we dare say, the esteem to the luncheon. A stamped, self-addressed envelope work for the poor. Cole has members from Catholic, vice up and running so that of African American Catho- should be included. unselfishly cared for hun- Protestant, and Jewish faith hot meals could be served to dreds of Louisiana residents lics throughout the country, Veritas Conference Saturday Sept. 22 backgrounds. As the leader the poor. It is said by many which look to them with ap- who have been afflicted by of this organization, in prep- that Pearl Cole is a hero who LAKE CHARLES – Dr. Brant Pitre, Professor of Sa- preciate and gratitude.” poverty and displacement. aration for effects of Hur- makes all the difference. cred Scripture at in New Or- Abraham’s Tent is a com- ricane Rita, Cole prepared In the presentation, by It is the intention to con- leans, will be the keynote speaker at the Veritas Cat- munity-supported organi- care packages for the home- Bishop Terry Steib of Mem- tinue the tradition of pre- echetical Conference on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8:30 zation ministering to the less patrons of Abraham’s phis, the award was called, senting such awards at a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Louis Catholic High School. poor , developed to meet Tent. Soon after Hurricane “a small token of the Na- subsequent National Black For registration forms or more information, contact the food needs of the poor Rita passed, she and her tional Black Catholic Con- Catholic Congresses. Bobbie LeBlanc in the Office of Religious Education at 337-439-7400, Ext. 309. Life Awareness Program MOSS BLUFF -- The Life Awareness Program is set for Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2 at Tabor Bishop’s Gala tickets available Retreat House of Saint Charles Center. The retreat is for single Catholics between the ages of 17-40 contem- LAKE CHARLES – Tick- Tickets are $125 each and munications in evangelizing Anniversary of the construc- plating religious life as a priest, sister or brother. ets for the inaugural Bish- tables for 10 are is $1,100 the Catholic faith through tion of the Cathedral of the The fee is $25 for the weekend and scholarship op’s Gala, a black tie for- each. Only 1,000 tickets will print (Catholic Calendar), Immaculate Conception, the funds are available. It is a weekend of prayer, discus- mal social and dance set for be available. television (Glad Tidings), Historic Lake Charles City sion and discerning with the staff and peers about life Saturday, Dec. 8, are now The Gala will be in the radio (airing of the 9:30 a.m. Hall, and the Central School as a religious. available at the Chancery of Exhibition Hall of the Lake Sunday Mass from the Ca- Arts and Humanities Center. Contact Fr. Marcus Johnson at 337-436-8093 or e- the Diocese (337-439-7400), Charles Civic Center with thedral); and the Diocesan There will also be a si- mail: [email protected]. 414 Iris Street; Crossroads the doors opening at 6 p.m. website. lent auction with many Mass and Adoration for Healing First Thursdays Bookstore (3370474-7100), and music by the 12-mem- The date of the Gala is wonderful selections avail- 601 West Prien Lake Road; ber Tommy Dorsey Orches- also the Solemnity of the Im- able. Winning bidders will HACKBERRY – The Holy Mass and Adoration for in the parish churches of tra from 8 p.m. to midnight. maculate Conception, one of have the ability to use credit Healing will be held on the First Thursday of each the Diocese, and online at Proceeds will benefit the the patrons of the Diocese, cards on site to pay for their month at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 1210 Main Street. lcdiocese.org. efforts of the Office of Com- and will kickoff the 100th items. “Beat the Heat” applications still accepted Did you know... LAKE CHARLES -- Citi- “We are still taking ap- are accepted. conditioning or more than The first faculty members at J. A. Landry Memorial High School zens of Southwest Louisiana, plications,” said Trish Trejo, Through July, 45 applica- one window unit already in were members of the Christian Brothers. Those men in- at least 65 years old and/or Deputy Secretary for Catho- tions were taken and 35 units the home. cluded Brother Manuel, Brother Theodore, Brother Marlin, disabled, can still apply for a lic Charities. “They can come installed. Anyone wishing to make Brother Benedict, and Brother Benildus. The first principal window air conditioner from from any eligible individual Applicants must pass a a financial contribution can of Landry was Brother Anselm. the “Beat the Heat” program in the parishes of Allen, Be- screening process (including call Catholic Charities at 337- facilitated through Catho- auregard, Calcasieu, Cam- the appointment at Catholic One parish of the Diocese celebrates its anniversary during the lic Charities of Southwest eron, and Jefferson Davis.” Charities), a home inspec- 439-7436 or mail a check pay- able to Catholic Charities of month of August with four others established in September. Louisiana and assisted by As- Applicants must call 337-439- tion, and have a demonstra- Can you name those five faith communities? See the answer SWLA-a/c Program, 1225 2nd sembly #22, Fourth Degree 7436 to make an appointment ble need for the unit. No ap- in the next Catholic Calendar. Knights of Peter Claver. and no walk-in applications plicant may have central air St, Lake Charles LA 70601. ? This page paid for by the Diocese of Lake Charles through the generous sponsorships of the following: Your Knights Catholic Charities Saint Charles Crossroads Watch “Glad Tidings” “Connected Catholics” For sponsorship information of Columbus Diocese of Center/Tabor Your Store of Faith Sunday at 6 a.m. Diocesan Singles Call 337-439-7400, Ext. 307 Council Here Lake Charles Retreat House 474-7100 on KPLC-TV Ministry 439-7400 [email protected] 337-439-7436 337-855-1232