September 19, 2019
For Immediate Release. For more information contact media@ruthinstitute.org
For the second year in a row, The Ruth Institute is hosting Rosary Around the Lake in Lake Charles. This event, to take place October 13, is in conjunction
with Fr. Richard Heilman of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin’s “Rosary Coast to Coast.” October 13
is the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, which tens of thousands of people witnessed.
“Last year’s national Rosary Coast to Coast totaled over 1,200 sites in the US and in over 50 countries. Here in Lake Charles, more than 800 of the
faithful took part,” said Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Founder and President of The Ruth Institute. The Ruth Institute, a global interfaith coalition
to defend the family and build a civilization of love, has its headquarters here in Lake Charles.
“This year we expect an even larger crowd,” added Dr. Morse. “We are honored Bishop Glen John Provost will lead the recitation of the Apostles Creed,
and Mayor Nic Hunter will lead the recitation of the first Our Father.”
Dr. Morse also noted the support of many local businesses and professional offices that have posted fliers for the event in their stores. The Center
for Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, Mr. Bill’s Seafood, Hobgood’s Pharmacy, and Great Harvest Bread Company, among others, have supported Rosary
Around the Lake. “The support of the local community has been so encouraging,” Morse added.
Rosary Around the Lake will be held at the northwest end of the Lake Charles Civic Center. Groups of 11 will spread around the lake front, wearing
ten blue “Hail Mary” shirts and one gold “Our Father” shirt. People will begin assembling at 2 PM. The recitation of the Rosary will begin at 3
PM, to coordinate with the national effort.
Participants are encouraged to buy shirts here and to register for the event here,
where more information can be found. Deadline for purchasing t-shirts is September 25.
“If we have a large enough group creating a ‘living rosary’ on the lakefront,” Morse said, “we may even be visible from Highway 10!”
She added, “With all the problems in the world today, we can all use more prayer in our lives. We are praying for our country, our church, and our
families. I invite everyone, Catholic or not, to join us Sunday, October 13.”
Find more information on The Ruth Institute here.
To schedule an interview with Dr. Morse, contact media@ruthinstitute.org.
