Bishop Glen Provost of the Diocese of Lake Charles, in a decree and accompanying letter dated November 1, 2021, and published October 19, delivered his official response to the criticisms made by the Pope against devotees of the traditional liturgy. There is no prohibition in either particular law or universal law against the celebration of any sacrament in the Roman Rite in any parish, chapel or oratory of his diocese, the Bishop states. This Decree is accompanied by a prefatory letter.