I drove more than 200 miles to learn about the history of Lake Charles, and this was my first stop. Pictures found online cannot do this building justice, it is absolutely breath taking. The people who attend are absolutely amazing, going way out of the way to help an outsider. My only complaint, thus the lowest rating I can possibly give, is that when I was done taking pictures of the buildings exterior (for legal reasons I only photograph when out in public), I was directed to a staffer who multiple times sternly warned me that my photographs would result in a lawsuit. I explained that I was in college, and that the pictures were taken public. To learn about the church's history, I had to go to the library than to than the church itself. Had my family been with be, her attitude would have ruined what was supposed to be a nice visit to a wonderful church with a rich history. I never got the opportunity to set foot inside the cathedral. For this reason, I am sad to have to assign this place one star read more