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Welcome to the St. John Vianney's website. Our beautiful church is located just off of Highway 14 in Bell City, Louisiana. Our Parish was officially established in 1939 by the Most Reverend Jules B. Jeanmard, Bishop of Lafayette, and it serves the communities of Bell City, Hayes, Holmwood, and portions of Sweetlake and South Lake Charles. 

The founding pastor, The Reverend Mathias J. Cramers, arrived in April 1938. The rectory, to the east of the church was completed in August 1939. The next project, of course, was a church, and groundbreaking was held on August 8, 1940.  St. John Vianney is now a part of the Diocese of Lake Charles, that was established January 1980. The church building and its grounds have been renovated and expanded over the years to better serve the faithful community.  

Please join us. Our regular Mass times are listed below and events are detailed in the calendar. Our most recent bulletins can be found below.

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June 19, 2022 - June 8, 2025 


Monday:            6:30 pm
Tuesday:            7:30 am
Wednesday:      7:30 am
Thursday:          7:30 am 
Friday:                No Mass*
Saturday:           4:00 pm       
Sunday:             7:00 am & 9:30 am

Holy Hour of Adoration-
 *First Fridays @ 5:30pm,
   followed by Mass @ 6:30pm

Holy Day and Feast Day Masses- TBA

Confessions- Before weekend masses

PARISH ANNOUCEMENTS

PREP is back session this week, January 11th. 

Ordinary Time has started and will continue to February 21st. Ash Wednesday is February 22nd. 

SJV Parish Bulletin

We apologize for the automatic bulletin publisher is not working. Weconnect is working to get this problem resolved.
You can still access the SJV bulletins online here:
https://www.parishesonline.com/organization/st-john-vianney-roman-catholic-church-70630
Bulletin Announcement Request Forms        Mass Intention Forms

Stay connected to us on Facebook: St. John Vianney, Bell City for all the most up to date information on SJV activites, PREP and Mass times. 
Bulletins are posted by Friday for the coming weekend, as well, are available in print after Mass. 

 

Altar Flowers:

Monetary donations are appreciated for the unkeep of floral arrangements on the altar, in Ordinary Time. The cost of these arrangements are about $70.00 per week. Donations of any amount will be accepted and may be made in memory of a loved one. Memorandums will be placed in the announcements and in the bulletin. 

Please contact the Parish Office, if you would like to make a donation.

DIOCESAN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Events in the Diocese and Beyond

Together for Life: Marriage Prep Classes

One Diocese, Our Church: Hurricane Relief News:
Procurement Opportunities

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When contacting the Parish Office by phone: dial the area code then the number.

337-622-3218

Monday - Thursday  8am - 12 noon 

Useful Links

Diocese of Lake Charles
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Radio Maria
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Focus Equip

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