Vocations

You can shape the future as a priest of the Diocese of Lake Charles. Here are commonly asked questions of the Vocations Office. Click here.

Among other items provided here are highlights of various Vocations to the Priesthood, Sisterhood and Brotherhood.

As we continue to add to our series of stories about the lives of various members of consecrated life in the Diocese of Lake Charles, prior highlights will be stored here.

The "Call from God" may come in varying ways. Click here!

Contact Information

For further information on vocations, please contact Very Rev. Daniel Torres, Rev. Nathan Long, Rev. Susil Fernando, Rev. Anthony Fontenot,  Rev. Marcus Johnson, Rev. Ruben Buller, your pastor, or associate pastor. Any of these priests would be pleased to give you additional information about the priesthood.

Office of Vocations
Diocese of Lake Charles
P. O. Box 3223
Lake Charles, LA 70602-3223

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Director of Vocations and Seminarians
337-439-7400, Ext. 220

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337-436-7223

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337-436-8093

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337-824-1164

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337-589-7358

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337-477-1236



Seminary Burses PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 10 May 2010 12:00

 A seminary burse is a permanent fund set aside to provide income for the education and training of future priests.

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Bishop's Launch National Vocations Website PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 20 April 2010 09:23
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations is initiating a new website on April 25 to be a resource for both laity and clergy in the promotion of vocations.
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Ordination Class of 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 16 April 2010 10:06

WASHINGTON — The vast majority (92 percent) of men being ordained to the priesthood report some kind of full-time work experience prior to entering the seminary, most often in education.
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Life Story (Father Nathan Long) PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 10 December 2008 16:53

God does not normally knock you off your horse!

Father Nathan Long is one of the “younger” priests in the diocese. He was ordained a priest on May 10, 2008. Father Long, like most who respond favorably to God’s call to ordination or professed life, did not experience a lightning bolt message from God, instructing him to study for the priesthood.

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Life Story (Father Tim Goodly) PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 11 June 2008 13:58

How does a rural kid from a farm in Southwest Louisiana choose between law or the priesthood?

"That's the kind of question that would perplex any kid", says Father Tim Goodly.

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