Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette will ordain the latest class of deacon candidates to the permanent diaconate in two separate ceremonies which are scheduled for Sunday and June 4. Both ceremonies will take place at the Cathedral of St.
Lafayette Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel speaks at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette Friday during his installation ceremony.
On Friday, April 15, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette hosted the Celebration of the Eucharist and Rite of Installation of His Excellency, the Most Reverend John Douglas Deshotel, DD, as the seventh Bishop of Lafayette.
The Diocese of Lafayette announced this morning that Most Rev. J. Douglas Deshotel has been appointed to succeed Most Rev. Michael Jarrell, DD, as bishop of the diocese.
A news conference is scheduled at 11 a.m. today at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette to confirm the announcement.
The Diocese of Lafayette held its Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass and Award Ceremony Celebration,
“Blessed are the Peacemakers,” on Jan. 15 at St. John Cathedral, Lafayette.
Bishop Michael Jarrell was celebrant and presented the awards.
Bishop Michael Jarrell
Bishop Michael Jarrell has issued a letter and released the report of a Blue Ribbon Committee on Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte. In his letter, Jarrell announced at the school's principal, Diane Fontenot, has submitted her resignation effectively immediately.
