About St. Joan of Arc · Oberlin, Louisiana
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in the small town of Oberlin, the seat of Allen Parish in southwest Louisiana. The parish was established in 1920 and is one of seven churches that make up the East Deanery of the Diocese of Lake Charles. It is currently administered by Reverend Pradeep Gali, HGN (a member of the Heralds of Good News congregation), with two deacons and a small staff serving approximately 252 registered families. Worship is offered in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, with a daily and weekend Mass schedule, First Saturday devotions, and the Sacrament of Penance available before every Mass.
- Established
- 1920
- Patron
- St. Joan of Arc
- Rector
- Reverend Pradeep Gali, HGN
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lake Charles
Why belong here
St. Joan of Arc offers a close-knit rural Catholic community in the heart of Allen Parish, with multiple weekend Masses, daily Mass several days a week, First Saturday devotions, and the Sacrament of Penance before every Mass — making regular sacramental life easy to maintain. The parish provides religious education coordinated by Deacon Dale Deshotel, sacramental preparation for baptisms and marriages by appointment, and a small, stable staff including a parish secretary, bookkeeper, and maintenance personnel who keep things running smoothly.
Mass times at St. Joan of Arc
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 minutes before all Masses
About St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located at 112 South 7th Street in Oberlin, Louisiana, the parish seat of Allen Parish in southwest Louisiana. The parish was founded in 1920 and is part of the East Deanery of the Diocese of Lake Charles. It serves approximately 252 families from Oberlin and the surrounding rural communities. The parish is staffed by Reverend Pradeep Gali, HGN, Deacon Dale Deshotel (who also coordinates Religious Education), retired Deacon Norris Chapman, parish secretary/bookkeeper Corinne Granger, and maintenance lead Curley Gradney.
- Founded 1920
- Diocese of Lake Charles, East Deanery
- Approximately 252 registered families
- Located in Allen Parish, Louisiana
Parish Staff
The day-to-day life of the parish is led by a small team of clergy and lay staff listed in the Diocese of Lake Charles 2024–2025 Directory.
- Administrator/Pastor: Reverend Pradeep Gali, HGN
- Deacon: Dale Deshotel (also Coordinator of Religious Education)
- Deacon (Retired): Norris Chapman
- Secretary / Bookkeeper / Safe Environment Coordinator: Corinne Granger
- Maintenance: Curley Gradney
Baptisms and Marriages
The parish celebrates the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage by appointment. Couples preparing for marriage are asked to contact the pastor in advance, in keeping with standard diocesan preparation timelines. Parents seeking baptism for their children should contact the parish office to schedule a date.
- Baptisms — scheduled by appointment
- Marriages — contact the pastor; standard diocesan preparation required
Religious Education
Religious Education (CCD) for the children of the parish is coordinated by Deacon Dale Deshotel. The program supports sacramental preparation and ongoing faith formation for parish youth, in line with the Diocese of Lake Charles' Ministry of Christian Formation.
- Coordinator of Religious Education: Deacon Dale Deshotel
- Contact: 318-491-0479
Parish Office & Hours
The parish office is staffed during limited weekday hours and can be reached by phone, fax, or email. The mailing address is P.O. Box 479, Oberlin, LA 70655-0479.
- Office hours: Monday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Phone: (337) 639-4399
- Fax: (337) 639-4799
- Email: [email protected]
- Pastor email: [email protected]
- Mailing: P.O. Box 479, Oberlin, LA 70655-0479