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April 23, 2026
Dear Brown Pelican Patron,
After twenty years of faithful service, Brown Pelican Society of Louisiana announces a new chapter in its Mission. After the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Country, July 4, 2026, Brown Pelican Society of Louisiana website will be discontinued as we transition from online news and commentary to addressing unmet needs within the Catholic Church, primarily in South Louisiana, but supporting Catholic apostolates both Nationally and Internationally.
Although Brown Pelican Society of Louisiana will embark upon a robust agenda of initiatives, one of the many unmet needs we have identified is to inculcate our patrons and our followers with proper catechesis and formation as the Catholic Laity.
As Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (before becoming Pope Benedict XVI) predicted, the Catholic Church would become smaller – but more faithful, purified and spiritually vibrant. He wrote: The Church “will become small and will have to start afresh…” It would lose social privilege but become more authentic and spiritually focused.
In following Pope Benedict’s prophetic works, Brown Pelican Society of Louisiana and the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana are co-sponsoring a Kevin Wells Retreat in Southern Louisiana on May 12, 2026 at 8:30 am and I want to invite you into this mission and join us.
As you can see on the attached Flyer the May 12th Program will be held at the Pastoral Center of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. I am also including the link for ready reference: https://bit.ly/KevinWellsCFSL
Kevin Wells is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author and renowned Catholic speaker. Brown Pelican’s goal is to bring speakers of the caliber of Kevin Wells into Louisiana at multiple locations during a visit for maximum impact on the Community in an efficient model so that speakers such as Kevin can be supported by our Community. This will encourage these speakers to remain in Ministry rather than return to the private sector.
You and your families can assist Brown Pelican and the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana in supporting Kevin while at the same time receiving Catholic formation to enhance your Faith life.
Your patronage over these past twenty years has been truly invaluable. Whether you visited the Brown Pelican website occasionally or journeyed with us from the beginning, you have been an essential part of this Mission. We hope you will continue supporting Brown Pelican as we embark on this next phase of Ministry work which we are confident will be a success with your prayers.
Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for believing in our mission, and above all, thank you for your Witness to Faith and Life.
God Bless,
David J. Lukinovich
P.S. You can also donate here to support our mission.
One Day Retreat with Kevin Wells, May 12, 2026
You’re invited to an exclusive one day retreat with award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and renowned Catholic speaker, KEVIN WELLS!
