His undergraduate studies were obtained at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now ULL. There he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, December, 1976.                                                                                 

Over the past forty-eight years he has worked as a Business Professional in several Business Fields, as well as maintaining a Real Estate Salesman license in the state of Louisiana. Currently he serves as Business Manager/Bookkeeper at Holy Ghost Catholic Church and is very active in ministry within the parish and diocese. Deacon Richard works with the Married Couples Ministry, Baptismal Class, Bible Study, Fundraising Committee and Charismatic Prayer Group. He is a noted speaker for conferences, retreats and missions/ revivals. Prior to Covid-19 Deacon Charles Richard hosted a Gospel Radio Program on KOCZ FM for over 15 years.