Next month, Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette will lead a ceremony to officially close the diocesan phase of the process for the Cause for Canonization of the Servant of God ...

Another step forward has been made as the Vatican considers the case for Charlene Richard to be designated as saint by the Catholic Church. "Exciting news to share! The documents concerning Charlene ...

RICHARD, La. (KLFY) — The Vatican has officially accepted and approved the investigation into the life of Charlene Richard, “the Little Cajun Saint.” Charlene, a Richard native, died from acute ...

Efforts to have Charlene Richard recognized as a saint have advanced another step, with the Vatican accepting and approving the results of the Diocese of Lafayette's investigation into the life and ...

ACADIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A special mass was held at St. Edward’s Catholic Church to honor Charlene Richard, known as the “Little Cajun Saint, on the 66th anniversary of her death. Charlene Richard ...

RICHARD, La. (Louisiana First) — People from across the country make the trip to a small Louisiana town to visit a grave occupied by a young girl who died nearly seven decades ago. Charlene Richard’s ...

CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY)– A ceremony will be held Saturday morning to finalize the diocesan inquiry phase for the Cause for Canonization for Charlene Richard, also known as “The Little Cajun Saint”.

CHURCH POINT, La. — A little girl from the Lafayette area could be on the path to being recognized as a saint. If she is, she would become the first from Louisiana. “Just pray for us, pray for this ...

Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette will lead a ceremony to officially in January close the diocesan phase of the canonization process for Charlene Marie Richard, known as the ...