Fr. Lajarus Soreng is a member of the Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales congregation. Born in India, in a state call Odisha land of Temples. He did his priestly studies in philosophy and Theology in India. Completed his secular Studies M.A. Sociology and LLB. and worked as Assistant parish priest in Odisha, and then Parish Priest in Delhi,Maharashtra. Father Lajarus is assigned to Holy Cross as Parochial Vicar. The Parishioners received him lovingly Texas Style. July 2025