In his Bishop’s Services Appeal message for 2026-2027, the Most Reverend Glen John Provost reminds us of the importance in supporting our senior and retired priests who have given their lives in ministry to serving our families, parishes, schools, and hospitals. A greater portion of this year’s appeal will go directly to help fund Priest Retirement.

“Just as previous generations provided for the priests who serve us today, we are now called to provide for those who faithfully served us in years past,” said Bishop Provost.

In their time of need, we are asked to assist our retired priests by providing for their health care, insurance and retirement costs, the total of which has reached $1,000,000 (one million dollars) annually.

This year’s Bishop’s Services Appeal, which continues until the end of the fiscal year — June 30, 2027, has a goal of $866,000.

The campaign will also continue to fund the Saint Charles and Camp Karol Retreat Centers, Seminarian Education, Catholic Schools and Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana, but funding our long-serving priests in retirement is the most vital component of this year’s appeal.

Bishop Provost is personally asking every Catholic family in the Diocese of Lake Charles to prayerfully consider a generous gift to this year's appeal. 100% of your gift will support vital ministries and apostolates supported by the Bishop’s Services Appeal.

“Stewardship is more than meeting expenses,” Bishop Provost said. “It is our grateful response to God’s many blessings and our commitment to care for those who have cared for us.”

Your donation will be gratefully accepted. All donations are credited to the donor’s church parish to help meet their quota.

Answer God’s challenge and support the 2026-2027 Bishop’s Services Appeal with an electronic one-time payment or with regularly scheduled payments via electronic checking or credit card, as indicated: