2015 Bayou Catholic Directory

Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Catholic Directory 2015

Corrected through July 27, 2015 • Houma, LA • August 2015

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On Our Cover In preparation for the Year of Mercy, the doors that will serve as Holy Doors were closed in June by Bishop Shelton J. Fabre at both the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma and at St. Joseph CoCathedral in Thibodaux (shown on the front cover of this directory).

The faithful will be able to acquire an indulgence by fulfilling the spiritual requirements which involve a pilgrimage to and a journey through a Holy Door at a cathedral church, during the Year of Mercy which begins Dec. 8, 2015, and concludes Nov. 20, 2016.

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by Lawrence Chatagnier

Table of Contents Contents Color Coded Parishes-Quick Reference Phone Numbers ................................4 Diocesan Departments, Offices, Commissions and Lay Organizations ...................................10 Deanery Organization ..............................................................20 Parishes ..................................................................................22 Elementary Schools, Parochial ................................................51 High Schools, Diocesan ..........................................................51 Catholic Chaplains ..................................................................58 Priests, Diocesan and Religious ...............................................60 Necrology ...............................................................................68 Permanent Deacons ............................................................... 70 Sisters ....................................................................................74 Brothers ..................................................................................74 Diocesan History.....................................................................75 Index to the Directory ..............................................................81 Advertisers Index ....................................................................82

Houma-Thibodaux Diocese Created a Diocese June 5, 1977 Square Miles -- 3,500 The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux comprises the Civil Parishes of Lafourche and Terrebonne and parts of St. Mary, Jefferson, St. Martin and Assumption Civil Parishes. Total population of 202,000.

Catholic families: 37,000. Total Catholic population (estimated) 126,000.

DIOCESAN STATISTICS Bishop.........................................................................................1 Retired Bishop.............................................................................1 Priests (Diocesan and Religious)................................................68 Priests (Active)..........................................................................53 Priests (Retired or on Leave) .....................................................15 Permanent Deacons...................................................................41 Brothers.......................................................................................2 Sisters.......................................................................................22 Parishes.....................................................................................39 Missions......................................................................................2 High Schools, Diocesan Total Students .................................. 1904 Elementary Schools, Parochial Total Students ........................ 3714 Total Students (High Schools and Elementary) ....................... 5618

Compiled by Diocesan Office of Public Information • Published by Bayou Catholic P.O. Box 505, Schriever, LA 70395 • (985) 850-3132

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Parishes - Quick Reference Phones ANNUNZIATA, Houma .........................................................(985)876-2971 Fax...................................................................................(985)868-6414 CHRIST THE REDEEMER, Thibodaux ..................................(985)447-2013 Fax...................................................................................(985)447-4422 COMMUNITY OF ST. ANTHONY, Gheens .............................(985)532-6497 Fax...................................................................................(985)537-4408 HOLY CROSS, Morgan City .................................................(985)384-3551 Fax...................................................................................(985)384-5790 Mission: St. Rosalie, Stephensville HOLY FAMILY, Grand Caillou ................................................(985)563-2325 Fax...................................................................................(985)563-4980 HOLY SAVIOR, Lockport .....................................................(985)532-3533 Fax...................................................................................(985)532-2010 MARIA IMMACOLATA, Houma ............................................(985)876-3313 Fax...................................................................................(985)879-2137 OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR, Chackbay ......................(985)633-2903 Fax...................................................................................(985)633-9225 OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR, Golden Meadow ............(985)475-5428 Fax...................................................................................(985)475-7699 OUR LADY OF THE ISLE, Grand Isle ..................................1(985)787-2385 Fax................................................................................. 1(985)787-4530 OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY, Houma ..............(985)876-7652 Fax...................................................................................(985)876-7647 OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, Larose....................................(985)693-3433 Fax...................................................................................(985)693-7551 SACRED HEART, Cut Off .....................................................(985)632-3858 Fax...................................................................................(985)632-4452 SACRED HEART, Montegut ..................................................(985)594-5856 Fax...................................................................................(985)594-8087 SACRED HEART, Morgan City .............................................(985)385-0770 Fax...................................................................................(985)384-7176 ST. ANDREW, Amelia ..........................................................(985)631-2333 Fax...................................................................................(985)631-2334 ST. ANN, Bourg ...................................................................(985)594-3548 Fax...................................................................................(985)594-3570 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, Bayou Black ...............................(985)872-0922 Fax...................................................................................(985)872-2001 ST. BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS, Houma ..............................(985)879-1506 Fax...................................................................................(985)876-9654 ST. BRIDGET, Schriever .......................................................(985)446-6801 Fax...................................................................................(985)448-2764

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, Pointe-aux-Chenes ...................(985)594-6801 Fax...................................................................................(985)594-6802 ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, St. Charles Community .............(985)446-6663 Fax...................................................................................(985)447-3348 ST. ELOI, Theriot .................................................................(985)872-2946 Fax...................................................................................(985)872-9961 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, Houma .........................................(985)876-6904 Fax...................................................................................(985)851-4204 ST. GENEVIEVE, Thibodaux .................................................(985)446-5571 Fax...................................................................................(985)449-1939 ST. GREGORY BARBARIGO, Houma ....................................(985)876-2047 Fax...................................................................................(985)876-0628 ST. HILARY OF POITIERS, Mathews ....................................(985)537-6002 Fax...................................................................................(985)537-4408 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, Thibodaux ..............................(985)447-3995 Fax...................................................................................(985)447-2092 ST. JOSEPH, Chauvin ..........................................................(985)594-5859 Fax...................................................................................(985)594-2116 ST. JOSEPH, Galliano ..........................................................(985)632-7321 Fax...................................................................................(985)632-7345 ST. JOSEPH, Thibodaux ......................................................(985)446-1387 Fax...................................................................................(985)446-6571 ST. LAWRENCE, Chacahoula/Gibson....................................(985)448-2165 Fax...................................................................................(985)448-2166 ST. LAWRENCE THE MARTYR, Kraemer .............................(985)633-9431 Fax...................................................................................(985)633-5706 Mission: St. James, Choctaw Settlement ST. LOUIS, Bayou Blue ........................................................(985)876-3449 Fax...................................................................................(985)876-6810 ST. LUCY, Houma ................................................................(985)879-2632 Fax...................................................................................(985)879-2402 ST. LUKE, Thibodaux ...........................................................(985)446-0487 Fax...................................................................................(985)446-0480 ST. MARY’S NATIVITY, Raceland .........................................(985)537-3204 Fax...................................................................................(985)537-3235 ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, Thibodaux .....................................(985)446-6201 Fax...................................................................................(985)449-0710 THANH GIA (Holy Family), Amelia ......................................(985)631-3194 Fax...................................................................................(985)631-2634

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Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Most Rev. Shelton J. Fabre Fourth Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux 2013 to present Born in New Roads, LA, October 25, 1963, Bishop Shelton J. Fabre studied at St. Joseph Seminary-College in St. Benedict, LA, from 1981 to 1985 and the Katholiek Universiteit te Leuven in Louvain, Belgium from 1985 to 1989. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Baton Rouge August 5, 1989, by Bishop Stanley J. Ott at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge. Bishop Fabre served as associate pastor and pastor of several church parishes in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 2006 and was ordained by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes in 2007. Bishop Fabre was installed as the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux on October 30, 2013, at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma.

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Bishop Michael Jarrell Second Bishop

Bishop Sam G. Jacobs Third Bishop

Diocesan Pastoral Center 2779 Hwy. 311, Schriever, LA 70395 Send Mail to: P.O. Box 505, Schriever, LA 70395 (985) 868-7720 • Fax (985) 868-7727

Officials of the Diocese MOST REV. Shelton J. Fabre P. O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................ (985)850-3124 Fax................................................................................... (985)850-3224 Administrative Secretary to the Bishop: Ms. Jeanine L. Avila VICAR GENERAL Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395......................................................... (985)850-3124 Fax................................................................................... (985)850-3224 E-mails: jbaker@stjoseph—cc.org

jbaker@htdiocese.org Administrative Assistant: Ms. Jeanine L. Avila CHANCELLOR P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................ (985)850-3124 Fax................................................................................... (985)850-3224 Administrative Assistant: Ms. Jeanine L. Avila COORDINATOR OF ADMINISTRATION MINISTRIES Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................ (985)850-3111 Fax .................................................................................. (985)850-3212 COORDINATOR FOR CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................ (985)850-3122 Fax .................................................................................. (985)850-3222 COORDINATOR OF FORMATION MINISTRIES Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................ (985)850-3132 Fax................................................................................... (985)850-3232 Administrative Secretary: Ms. Pat Keese COORDINATOR OF SOCIAL MINISTRIES P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................ (985)850-3124 Fax .................................................................................. (985)850-3224

JUDICIAL VICAR Very Rev. Vicente DeLa Cruz, J.V. P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................ (985)850-3126 Fax .................................................................................. (985)850-3226 Ecclesiastical Notary: Ms. Veronica Songe Secretary: Mrs. Angela Cortez TRIBUNAL P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................ (985)850-3126 Fax .................................................................................. (985)850-3226 Judicial Vicar: Very Rev. Vicente DeLa Cruz, J.V. Assessor/Assistant Director: Ms. Veronica Songe Secretary: Mrs. Angela Cortez Auditor: Deacon Joseph Weigand Jr. Judges: Very Rev. Vicente DeLa Cruz, J.V. Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. Defender of the Bond: Rev. Danny M. Poche’ COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS Very Rev. Carl Collins, V.F. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. Rev. Clyde Mahler Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, S.T.L. Ex-Officio Member: Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. BISHOP’S CABINET P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................ (985)850-3124 Fax .................................................................................. (985)850-3224 Members: Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. Very Rev. Vicente DeLa Cruz, J.V Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA Sister Carmelita Centanni, M.S.C. Ph.D. VICAR FOR PRIESTS Rev. Roger E. Villarrubia Jr. 8594 Main St. Houma, LA 70363 ........................................................... (985)876-7652

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Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops The Conference formulates public policy positions through a board of directors consisting of the Archbishop of New Orleans and the Bishops of the six suffragan dioceses of Louisiana.

Chairman of the Board: Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, D.D. 7887 Walmsley Ave. ...................................................... (504)861-9521 New Orleans, LA 70125-3496 .................................. Fax (504)866-2906 Executive Director: Mr. Robert M. Tasman P.O. Box 66791 .............................................................. (225)344-7120 Baton Rouge, LA 70896-6791 .................................. Fax (225)383-9591 Website: www.laccb.org E-Mail: lccb@cox.net

Province of New Orleans ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, D.D. 7887 Wamsley Ave ......................................................(504)861-6205 New Orleans, LA 70125 ...............................................(504)861-9521 Fax ..............................................................................(504)314-9614 E-Mail: archbishop@arch-no.org DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog, Bishop of Alexandria 4400 Coliseum Blvd .....................................................(318)445-2401 Alexandria, LA 71303-3597 ...................................Fax (318)767-1230 Mail: P.O. Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306-0417 E-mail: webmail@diocesealex.org Website: www.diocesealex.org DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE Most Rev. Robert W. Muench, Bishop of Baton Rouge 1800 S. Acadian Thruway ............................................(225)387-0561 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 .........................................Fax (225)336-8789 Mail: P.O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028 E-Mail: chancery@diobr.org Website: www.diobr.org DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE Most Rev. Michael Jarrell, Bishop of Lafayette 1408 Carmel Dr. ...........................................................(337)261-5614 Lafayette, LA 70501-5298 .....................................Fax (337)261-5635 Mail: P.O. Box 3387, Lafayette, LA 70502-3387 E-Mail: mbourque@diolaf.org Website: www.diolaf.org DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES Most Rev. Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles 414 Iris St. ...................................................................(337)439-7400 Lake Charles, LA 70601 .........................................Fax (337)439-7413 Mail: P.O. Box 3223, Lake Charles, LA 70602-3223 E-Mail: Bishop@lcdiocese.org Website: www.lcdiocese.org

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DIOCESE OF SHREVEPORT Most Rev. Michael G. Duca, Bishop of Shreveport 3500 Fairfield Ave. .......................................................(318)868-4441 Shreveport, LA 71104-4108 ..................................Fax (318)868-4469 E-Mail: bishopsoffice@dioshpt.org

Diocesan Departments of the Curia DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION MINISTRIES P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395.......................................................... (985)850-3111 Fax.................................................................................... (985)868-7727 Coordinator: Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA Secretary: Mrs. Dawn Sevin............................................... (985)850-3135 Services: Accounting Office Building and Construction Business Office Cemeteries Office Computer Operations Office Finance Office Human Resources/Employee Benefits (Health Insurance and Employee Benefits) Historical Research Center Legal Services Lumen Christi Retreat Center Property, Casualty and Liability Technology Support Program Stewardship and Development DEPARTMENT OF CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ......................................................... (985)850-3124 Fax ................................................................................... (985)850-3224 E-mail: jbaker@htdiocese.org Coordinator: Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. Administrative Assistant: Ms. Jeanine Avila Services: Priests’ Personnel Committee Continuing Education of the Clergy Men Religious Ministry to Priests Program Permanent Diaconate Office Vocations Office Women Religious DEPARTMENT OF FORMATION MINISTRIES P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ......................................................... (985)850-3132 Fax ................................................................................... (985)850-3232 Coordinator: Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. Administrative Assistant: Ms. Pat Keese Services: Bayou Catholic Campus Ministry Catholic Schools Office Conference Office Office of Child and Youth Protection Communications Office

(Public Relations, Publications, Radio, Television and Website) Grants Hispanic Ministry Family Ministries Office New Evangelization Pastoral Services Religious Education Worship Office Young Adult Ministry Youth Ministry Office

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL MINISTRIES P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ......................................................... (985)850-3124 Fax ................................................................................... (985)850-3224 Coordinator: Services: Archives & Historical Research Center Catholic Campaign for Human Development Catholic Relief Services Catholic Charities Diocesan Disaster Services Lumen Christi Retreat Center

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Diocesan Departments, Offices, Commissions and Lay Organizations ADOPTIONS, MATERNITY & REUNION COUNSELING Director: Mr. Robert Gorman 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 E-mail: rgorman@htdiocese.org ARCHIVES & HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTER Archivist: Administrator: Kevin Allemand 205 Audubon Avenue Thibodaux, LA 70301.................................................... (985)446-2383 Fax................................................................................ (985)449-0574 email: kallemand@htdiocese.org Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ASSEMBLY OF DEACONS (Permanent) Chairman: Deacon Gary Lapeyrouse 5236 Hwy. 56 Chauvin, LA 70344........................................................ (985)209-5037 Vice-Chairman: Deacon Malcolm Andry 3006 Spruce Cir Houma, LA 70363......................................................... (985)872-4792 Coordinator of Wives: Mrs. Ellen Andry 3006 Spruce Cir Houma, LA 70363......................................................... (985)872-4792 ASSISI BRIDGE HOUSE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM Associate Director: Ms. Monique V. Albarado, LPC Counselors: Ms. Monique V. Albarado, LPC, Mr. Billy Degeyter, LAC Secretary: Ms. Donna Hebert Night Manager: Mr. Walter T. McIntyre 600 Bull Run Road Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)872-5529 Fax................................................................................ (985)857-8270 E-mail: donna.hebert@htdiocese.org

BAYOU CATHOLIC Editor and General Manager: Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. Managing Editor: Mr. Lawrence Chatagnier Business Manager: Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA Advertising Manager: Mrs. Peggy Adams Advertising Accounts Executive: Mrs. Anna Givens Staff Writer: Ms. Janet Marcel Administrative Assistant: Ms. Pat Keese Graphic Designer: Mrs. Lisa Schobel Hebert Accounts Receivable/Payable Assistant: Mrs. Meridy Liner P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3132 Fax................................................... (985)868-7727 or (985)850-3232

H-T Publishing Company President: Most Rev. Shelton J. Fabre, D.D. Vice-President: Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. Treasurer: Secretary: Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA Editor and General Manager: Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. BLACK CATHOLIC MINISTRY Diocesan Liaison: Mrs. Christine Streams 300 East 11th Street Thibodaux, LA 70301.................................................... (985)446-0487 E-mail: cstreams@htdiocese.org 10 Catholic Directory 2015

BUILDING COMMISSION, DIOCESAN Director of Buildings: Mr. James J. (Jimmie) Danos Bishop Shelton J. Fabre Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. Mr. L.J. Folse Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA Mr. Craig Stanga Mr. Jeremy T. Becker, CFRE Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, S.T.L. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, Office of Director: Mr. James J. (Jimmie) Danos Pastoral Center Maintenance: Mr. Tommy Toups P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3150 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3250 CAMPUS MINISTRY Nicholls State University Pastor: Rev. Andre’ Melancon Campus Ministers: Mrs. Carolyn “Cissy” Atzenhoffer Mr. Matt Kuizon NSU, Box 2051 Thibodaux, LA 70310.................................................... (985)446-6201 Fax................................................................................ (985)449-0710 CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Associate Director: Ms. Margie Duplantis Secretary: Ms. Lou Conner 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 Fax................................................................................ (985)876-7751 E-mail: mduplantis@htdiocese.org CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL Bishop’s Liaison: Mrs. Penny Antill 4065 Bayou Black Dr. Houma, LA 70360 Cell............................................................................... (985)856-4269 E-mail: renewalinfo@htdiocese.org CATHOLIC CHARITIES Executive Director: Mr. Robert D. Gorman, L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W. Director for Social Services: Ms. Germaine Jackson, J.D. Office Manager: Ms. Lou Conner Receptionists: Ms. Dia Blanchard, Ms. Mary Gautreaux 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 Fax................................................................................ (985)876-7751 E-mail: rgorman@htdiocese.org Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday or later by appointment Programs: Adoptions, Maternity and Reunion Counseling Director: Mr. Robert D. Gorman..................................... (985)876-0490 Assisi Bridge House and Independent Living Associate Director: Ms. Monique Vicknair Albarado, LPC.(985)872-5529 Catholic Campaign for Human Development Associate Director: Ms. Margie Duplantis....................... (985)876-0490 Catholic Community Center Manager: Ms. Susan Terrebonne.................................... (985)632-6859 Catholic Housing Services

Diocesan Departments, Offices, Commissions and Lay Organizations Associate Director: Ms. Paula Dawson-Ringo................. (985)876-0490 Catholic Relief Services Associate Director: Ms. Margie Duplantis....................... (985)876-0490 C.E.N.T.S. Micro Enterprise Program (Coastal Entrepreneurs’ Net To Success) Program Manager: Ms. Brooks Lirette............................ (985)876-0490 Diocesan Disaster Services Director: Ms. Germaine Jackson.................................... (985)876-0490 Matthew 25 Program Mr. Robert D. Gorman.................................................... (985)876-0490 Individual and Family Assistance, Project Self Help and St. Christopher Safe Automobile Program Associate Director: Ms. Jennifer Gaudet......................... (985)876-0490 Foster Grandparent Program Associate Director: Mr. Van Johnson.............................. (985)876-0490 Good Samaritan Food Banks Managers: Ms. Dana Burns, Ms. Karen Hidalgo and Mr. Henry Stegall ..................................................................................... (985)876-0490 Parish Social Ministry Associate Director: Ms. Margie Duplantis...................... .(985)876-0490 St. Lucy Child Development Center Manager: Ms. Danielle Davis.......................................... (985)876-1246 Prison Ministry ................................................................ (985)876-0490 Deacon Brent Bergeron.................................................. (985)688-4684 Deacon Daniel Blake...................................................... (985)859-3286 Deacon Joey Lirette....................................................... (985)804-4935

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Associate Director: Ms. Margie Duplantis Secretary: Ms. Lou Conner 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 Fax................................................................................ (985)876-7751 E-mail: mduplantis@htdiocese.org CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE Superintendent: Mrs. Marian Fertitta P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3153 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3214 Curriculum Specialist: Mrs. Suzanne Troxclair.................... (985)850-3113 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3213 Administrative Assistant: Ms. Janet Marcel......................... (985)850-3114 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3214 CEMETERIES OFFICE Director: Mr. George Cooke Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Kayla Kliebert 949 Menard St. Thibodaux, LA 70301.................................................... (985)446-0280 Fax................................................................................ (985)446-1341 E-mail: gcooke@htdiocese.org E-mail: kkliebert@htdiocese.org

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CENTER Manager: Ms. Susan Terrebonne 9018 E. Avenue A Galliano, LA 70354........................................................ (985)632-6859 E-mail: sterrebonne@htdiocese.org CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Charles Perkins St. Mary’s Nativity 3500 Hwy. 1 Raceland, LA 70394 Courts: Court Cardinal Gibbons No. 177, Houma Court Anna Maria No. 993, Thibodaux Court Massabielle No. 1134, Morgan City Court Our Lady of Perpetual Help No. 1848, Houma Court Pope Pius X No. 1883, Cut Off Court St. Bridget of Sweden No. 2461, Schriever Court Genevieve of Paris No. 2496, Thibodaux CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LOUISIANA Executive Director: Mr. Jeremy T. Becker, CFRE P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395............................................................. (985)850-3116 Fax........................................................................................ (985)850-3255 CATHOLIC HOUSING SERVICES Associate Director: Ms. Paula Dawson-Ringo 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 Fax................................................................................ (985)876-7751 E-mail: pringo@htdiocese.org

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Diocesan Departments, Offices, Commissions and Lay Organizations St. Joseph Diocesan Cemetery 949 Menard St. Thibodaux, LA 70301.................................................... (985)446-0280 Fax................................................................................ (985)446-1341 Administrator: Mr. George Cooke Assistant Administrator: Ms. Tana Faye Dempster E-mail: tdempster@htdiocese.org Cemeteries Trust Members: Most Rev. Shelton J. Fabre Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. Mr. Glenn Landry Mr. Michael Barker Mr. Christopher H. Riviere Cemetery Board Members: Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA Mr. George Cooke Mr. James J. (Jimmie) Danos Rev. Msgr. Donald J. Ledet Rev. Carlos Talavera Rev. Michael Bergeron Secretary to Board: Mrs. Kayla Kliebert C.E.N.T.S. MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAM (CoastaI Entrepreneurs’ Net To Success) Program Manager: Ms. Brooks Lirette 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 Fax................................................................................ (985)876-7751 E-mail: blirette@htdiocese.org CHANCERY OFFICE (See Pastoral Center, Diocesan) CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION, Office of Safe Environment Coordinator: Mrs. Susan Blanchard.................................................... (985)850-3140 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3240 Victims Assistance Coordinator: Sister Carmelita Centanni, M.S.C., Ph.D. P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3172 COME, LORD JESUS! PROGRAM Small Faith Community Prayer and Bible Study Administrative Director: Rev. Conley Bertrand.................................................... (337) 233-6277 Office Hours, Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

E-mail: comelordjesusprogram@gmail.com Outreach Coordinator: Mrs. Marianne Hebert................................................... (337) 962-3379 E-mail: mariannehebert88@gmail.com Houma-Thibodaux Diocesan Coordinator: Mrs. Katherine Distefano Cell .............................................................................. (985)518-2122 E-mail: fjdistefanoii@gmail.com Area Coordinators: (Morgan City) Mrs. Jeannie Landry...................................................... (985)518-0079 E-mail: jeannielandry9288@yahoo.com Mrs. Gail Dupuis............................................................ (985)518-2148 E-mail: 99dupuis@yahoo.com 12 Catholic Directory 2015

Area Coordinators: (Thibodaux) Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F.............................................. (985)446-5572 Christ the Redeemer...................................................... (985)447-2013 E-mail: ctrstaff@bellsouth.net................................................................

E-mail: linda0149@charter.net Fax................................................................................ (985)447-4422 Mrs. Dianne Andrus....................................................... (985)414-2913 Area Coordinator: (Houma) Herbert Cressione.......................................................... (985)860-2328 E-mail: enquiries@separatorequipment.com COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE Director: Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. Program Manager/TV & Radio: Ms. Pat Keese............................................................... (985)850-3132 Administrative Assistant: Ms. Pat Keese............................................................... (985)850-3132 P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3232 Social Media (Website, Facebook, Twitter, Diocesan App): Website: www.htdiocese.org Facebook: facebook.com/htdiocese Twitter: twitter.com/htdiocese Diocesan App: Search for ht diocese Director: Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. Manager of Social Media: Rev. Mitchel Semar Website Manager: Ms. Janet Marcel Secretary: Ms. Pat Keese COMPUTER OPERATIONS/TECHNOLOGY Director: Mrs. Holly T. Becnel............................................. (985)850-3123 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3223 Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Mary Kees............................................................. (985)850-3121 P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3221 CONFERENCE OFFICE Conference Coordinator: Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. Conference Director: Mrs. Shawn Lapeyrouse 2779 Hwy. 311/P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 ..................................................... (985)850-3171 Fax ............................................................................... (985)850-3271 Website: www.HTConferences.org E-mail: conferenceinfo@htdiocese.org Website: www.SteubenvilleOnTheBayou.com E-mail: steubenvillebayou@htdiocese.org

CONTINUING EDUCATION OF THE CLERGY Director: Rev. Glenn LeCompte Secretary: Ms. Maria Havis P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3157 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3257

Diocesan Departments, Offices, Commissions and Lay Organizations CURSILLO MOVEMENT Director: Rev. Dean F. Danos St. Genevieve 815 Barbier Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301.................................................... (985)446-5571 Fax................................................................................ (985)449-1939 Spiritual Directors Team: Very Rev. Carl Collins, V.F. St. Bernadette Soubirous 409 Funderburk Ave. Houma, LA 70364......................................................... (985)851-6629 Rev. Wilmer Todd 267 Klondyke Rd. Bourg, LA 70343........................................................... (985)594-3171 Fax................................................................................ (985)466-3012 Deacon Michael Cantrelle Our Lady of the Rosary, Larose 110 East 6th St. Larose, LA 70373 Cell............................................................................... (985)696-0046 Home Fax.................................................................... 1(855)336-7193 DISASTER SERVICES, DIOCESAN Executive Director: Mr. Robert D. Gorman Director: Ms. Germaine Jackson Matthew 25 Program: Mr. Robert D. Gorman Secretary: Ms. Lou Conner 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 Fax................................................................................ (985)876-7751 E-mail: rgorman@htdiocese.org DOMINICAN LAITY OF THE HEART OF JESUS Moderator: Ms. Jene J. De Cuir, O.P. 151 Barrilleaux St Lockport, LA 70374...................................................... (985)532-3590 ECUMENISM, Office of Director: P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3157 FAMILY MINISTRIES, Office of Director: Mrs. Catherine Klingman, L.C.S.W. Marriage and Family Counseling Services: Mrs. Nancy Diedrich, LPC, LMFT Program Specialist: Mrs. Michelle Ohmer P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3129 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3229 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OFFICE Business Manager/Director: Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA..................... (985)850-3112 Comptroller: Mrs. April LeBouef......................................................... (985)850-3167 Data Processing Assistant: Mrs. Meridy Liner.......................................................... (985)850-3119 Payroll/Benefits Specialist: Ms. Deanna Fanguy....................................................... (985)850-3160 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3208 Secretary: Mrs. Dawn Sevin........................................................... (985)850-3135

Office Clerk/Receptionist: Mrs. Giezel M. Stewart.................................................. (985)850-3111 P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 Fax................................................................................ (985)868-7727 FINANCE COUNCIL, DIOCESAN Members: Father Michael Bergeron Mrs. Angelique Barker Mr. Robert Naquin Mr. Rodney Whitney Consultant: Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA Ex-Officio Member: Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Associate Director: Mr. Van Johnson Administrative Assistant: Ms. Allice Williams 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360 ........................................................ (985)876-0490 Fax................................................................................ (985)876-7751 E-mail: vjohnson@htdiocese.org

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Diocesan Departments, Offices, Commissions and Lay Organizations GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD BANKS Raceland Food Bank (In cooperation with Central Lafourche Interchurch Outreach) Manager: Ms. Karen Hidalgo 2084 Highway 182 Raceland, LA 70394...................................................... (985)537-7706 Thibodaux Food Bank Manager: Ms. Dana Burns (In cooperation with the Thibodaux Social Concerns Committee) 100 Birch St. Thibodaux, LA 70301.................................................... (985)447-9776 Houma Food Bank (In cooperation with Terrebonne Churches United) Manager: Mr. Henry Stegall 254 Magnolia St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)851-5523 GRANTS Director: Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. Associate Director: Mr. Jeremy T. Becker, CFRE Secretary: Mr. Lawrence Chatagnier P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3132 Fax ............................................................................... (985)850-3232 HISPANIC MINISTRY, Office of Director: Hispanic Ministry Coordinators: Sister Eufemia Santiago, M.C.S.H. Sister Silvia Serrano, M.C.S.H. Sister Antonieta Salazar, M.C.S.H. P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3120 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3232 HOLY NAME SOCIETIES Parish Units: Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Larose Sacred Heart Church, Cut Off St. Joseph Church, Galliano HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Director: Mrs. Melissa R. Robertson, PHR Payroll/Benefits Specialist: Ms. Deanna Fanguy Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Kristen Hernandez P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3115 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3215 INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE (Adopt a Family Christmas Program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Social Security Disability Application Assistance, Financial Assistance, St. Christopher Safe Automobile Program) Associate Director: Ms. Jennifer Gaudet 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 Fax:............................................................................... (985)876-7751 E-mail: jgaudet@htdiocese.org

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INSURANCE (Property, Casualty and Liability) Coordinator of Administration Ministries: Mr. Glenn J. Landry, CPA, CDFM, CGMA P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3112 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3212 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Chaplain: Rev. Clyde Mahler Holy Cross 2100 Cedar Street Unit 3 Morgan City, LA 70380.................................................. (985)384-3551

Diocesan Councils: Lafourche Council 1114, Thibodaux Houma Council 1317, Houma Immacolata Council 13819, Houma Morgan City Council 1373, Morgan City Msgr. Carroll A. Badeaux Council 3054, Lockport Our Lady of the Sea Council 3150, Cut Off Pope Pius XII Council 4761, Raceland St. Joseph Council 5013, Chauvin St. Gregory Council 6170, Houma Annunziata Council 10612, Houma St. Bernadette Council 7355, Houma St. Louis Council 7657, Bayou Blue Our Lady of the Good Voyage Council 7722, Grand Caillou St. Andrew Council 8371, Amelia St. Charles Borromeo Council 8616, Pointe-aux-Chenes Our Lady of Prompt Succor Council 8743, Chackbay St. Eloi Council 8779, Theriot St. Hilary of Poitiers Council 8840, Mathews Father Charles Tessier Council 8898, Larose Christ the Redeemer Council 8906, Thibodaux St. Ann Council 8932, Bourg Holy Cross Council 12179, Morgan City St. Charles Borromeo Council 12060, St. Charles Community St. Bridget Council 12285, Schriever Our Lady of LaSalette, Council 9000, Golden Meadow John Trahan Council 9338, Bayou Black St. Genevieve Council 13397, Thibodaux St. Lawrence the Martyr Council 10800, Kraemer St. Thomas Aquinas 13411, Thibodaux KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOURTH DEGREE Diocesan Assemblies: E.D. White Assembly No. 316, Thibodaux St. Pius X Assembly No. 327, Cut Off Judge A.J. Caillouet Assembly No. 336, Houma Father Kermit Trahan Assembly No. 1878, Raceland Father Patrick V. Curran Assembly No. 2214, Chauvin Holy Family Assembly No. 2215, Grand Caillou Father August W. Vandebilt Assembly No. 2322, Houma Msgr. Jules S. Toups Jr. Assembly No. 2076, Morgan City

Diocesan Outreach Line In response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is offering an Outreach Line (formerly known as the Child Protection Contact Line). The Outreach Line is an effort to continue the diocesan commitment to support healing for people who have been hurt or sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious or other employees of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A trained mental health professional responds to the line. Individuals are offered additional assistance if requested.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line Telephone number is (985) 873-0026.

For detailed reporting procedures see: www.htdiocese.org.

Click on the Safe Environment tab, then on S.E. Forms and Links.

Línea de Comunicación Diocesana Con el fin de cumplir con las Políticas de Protección de Niños y Jóvenes de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Los Estados Unidos, la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux ofrece una Línea de Comunicación (antes Línea de Contacto para la Protección de los Niños). La Línea de Comunicación es parte del esfuerzo diocesano de comprometerse con el mejoramiento de aquéllos que han sido lastimados o abusados sexualmente recientemente o en el pasado por miembros del clero, religiosos u otros empleados de la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux.

El horario de la Línea de Comunicación de la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux es de 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m., de lunes a viernes. El encargado de esta línea es un profesional capacitado en salud mental. Se ofrece asistencia adicional al ser solicitada.

Línea de Comunicación de la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux Número de teléfono (985) 873-0026.

Vea el detallado procedimiento de informes en: www.htdiocese.org.

Haga clic en Safe Environment y luego S.E. Forms and Links.

Ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp Giaùo phaän Ñeå höôûng öùng Hieán chöông Baûo veä Treû em vaø Giôùi treû töø Hoäi ñoàng Giaùm muïc Hoa kyø, Giaùo phaän Houma-Thibodaux ñang chuaån bò ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp (luùc tröôùc laø ñöôøng daây lieân laïc baûo veä treû em). Ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp laø moät söï coá gaéng cuûa giaùo phaän nhaèm cam keát haøn gaén naâng ñôõ nhöõng ai ñaõ bò toån thöông hoaëc bò laïm duïng tính duïc hoaëc gaàn ñaây hoaëc trong quaù khöù bôûi giaùo só, tu só hoaëc caùc coâng nhaân vieân cuûa Giaùo phaän Houma-Thibodaux. Ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp Giaùo phaän hoaït ñoäng töø 8:30 saùng ñeán 4:30 chieàu, thöù hai ñeán thöù saùu. Moät nhaân vieân chuyeân nghieäp veà söùc khoûe taâm thaàn traû lôøi treân ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi. Nhöõng caù nhaân seõ ñöôïc trôï giuùp naâng ñôõ theâm neáu caàn. Ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp Giaùo phaän Soá ñieän thoaïi: (985) 873-0026.

Caàn bieát theâm chi tieát veà caùch baùo caùo xin vaøo trang web cuûa ñòa phaän laø www.htdiocese.org.

Baám vaøo muïc Safe Environment, sau ñoù tôùi muïc S.E. Forms vaø Links.

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Diocesan Departments, Offices, Commissions and Lay Organizations KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KAYCEE LADIES AUXILIARY Diocesan Auxiliaries: Annunziata, Houma St. Bernadette, Houma St. Hilary, Mathews St. Charles Borromeo, Pointe-aux-Chenes St. Louis, Bayou Blue Houma Kaycee Auxiliary St. Eloi, Theriot Our Lady of LaSalette, Golden Meadow Our Lady of the Good Voyage, Grand Caillou Msgr. Carroll Badeaux, Lockport St. Ann, Bourg St. Joseph, Chauvin Knight and Gales, Thibodaux KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER Diocesan Councils: Father John A. McShane Council 338, Houma Father John Grooten Council 126, Morgan City St. Luke Council 145, Thibodaux Father John A. McShane Court 338, Houma St. Luke Court 145, Thibodaux

KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER LADIES AUXILIARY #145 Grand Lady: Mrs. Carolyn Johnson 409 Brandywine Blvd.

Thibodaux, LA 70301 LEGAL SERVICES Diocesan Attorneys: Watkins, Walker & Eroche P.O. Box 5095 Houma, LA 70361......................................................... (985)868-2333 Fax................................................................................ (985)868-1146 E-mail: dan@wwalaw.com LUMEN CHRISTI RETREAT CENTER Center Coordinator: Director: Mr. Chris Domingue Administrator: Mrs. Aimee B. Hebert Food Service/Housekeeping: Mrs. Barbara Chiasson, Manager Mrs. Sherry Tivet Ms. Dolores Johnson 100 Lumen Christi Court, Hwy 311 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)868-1523 Fax................................................................................ (985)868-1525 E-mail: lumenchristi@htdiocese.org MAGNIFICAT, BAYOU RIVER CHAPTER Coordinator: Mrs. Mina McKee Assistant Coordinator/Secretary: Mrs. Jane Block Treasurer/Historian: Mrs. Sally Masterson Spiritual Advisor: Most Rev. Shelton J. Fabre 830 Laurel Valley Rd. Thibodaux, LA 70302.................................................... (985)446-5001

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MARIAN SERVANTS OF THE WORD Director: Mrs. Claire Joller Treasurer: Mrs. Sally Sobert Chaplain: Rev. Michael Bergeron 506 Cardinal Dr. Thibodaux, LA 70301.................................................... (985)447-6564

MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION Director: Rev. Robert-Joel Cruz Secretaries: Mrs. Bonnie Z. Babin and Mrs. Mary M. Gautreaux 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)850-0035 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-0063 E-mail: propfaith@htdiocese.org NATIVE AMERICAN CATHOLIC MINISTRY Diocesan Liaison: Mrs. Theresa Dardar P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3139 E-mail: tdardar@htdiocese.org OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA, CONFRATERNITY OF Spiritual Director: Rev. Gregory Fratt Coordinator: Carol Ackerman............................................. (985)384-2196 P.O. Box 609 Morgan City, LA 70381 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Associate Director: Mrs. Margie Duplantis 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 E-mail: mduplantis@htdiocese.org PASTORAL CENTER, DIOCESAN 2779 Hwy. 311, Schriever, LA 70395 P.O. Box 505, Schriever, LA 70395................................. (985)868-7720 Fax................................................................................ (985)868-7727 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday Receptionist: Mrs. Janet Eschete PASTORAL SERVICES Director: Mrs. Susan Blanchard.......................................... (985)850-3140 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3240 Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Rhona Clement...................................................... (985)850-3122 P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3222

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Diocesan Departments, Offices, Commissions and Lay Organizations PRIESTS’ COUNCIL Very Rev. Carl Collins, V.F. Very Rev. Robert Rogers, V.F. Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, S.T.L. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. Rev. Clyde Mahler Rev. Mike Tran Rev. Evelio Buenaflor Jr. Rev. Ronilo Villamor Rev. Thankachan “John” Nambusseril Rev. Joseph Tregre Ex-Officio member: Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3124 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3224 PRIESTS’ PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Coordinator for Clergy and Religious: Very Rev. Jay L. Baker, V.G. Members: Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. Rev. Wilfredo Decal Rev. Carlos Talavera PRISON MINISTRY Deacon Director: Deacon Brent Bergeron............................ (985)688-4684 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-0490 E-mail: brentbergeron1957@yahoo.com Deacon Daniel Blake.......................................................... (985)859-3286 Deacon Joey Lirette........................................................... (985)804-4935 E-mail: joeyl56@yahoo.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, Office of Director: Dr. Faith Ann Spinella........................................... (985)850-3145 E-mail: fspinella@htdiocese.org Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Rhona Clement P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3122 Fax............................................................................... .(985)850-3222 E-mail: rclement@htdiocese.org

RESOURCE CENTER (Audio-Visual Materials) Resource Specialist: Mrs. Rhona Clement P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3122 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3222 E-mail: rclement@htdiocese.org RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) Director: Deacon Lee Crochet 121 Kellie Dr. Houma, LA 70360 Cell: ............................................................................. (985)855-1063 E-mail: lcrochet@gmail.com Secretary: Ms. Maria Havis................................................ (985)850-3157

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ST. JOSEPH MANOR Independent/Assisted Living for the Elderly Administrator: Mrs. Ann Thibodaux 1201 Cardinal Dr. Thibodaux, LA 70301.................................................... (985)446-9050 Fax................................................................................ (985)449-0047 E-mail: annt@stjosephmanor.org Website: www.stjosephmanor.org ST. LUCY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Center Manager: Ms. Danielle Davis Staff: Ms. Karen Washington, A.A., Teacher Ms. Sherrel Butler, CDA, Teacher Ms. Courtney Virgin, CDA, Teacher Ms. Barbara Brown, CDA, Teacher Ms. Marguerite Chatman, Cook Maintenance: Mr. Joseph Harris 1224 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-1246 Fax................................................................................ (985)876-7751 E-mail: stlucycdc@htdiocese.org ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETIES, DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF President: Elizabeth A. Dolan 501 Corpus Christi Dr. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)876-1350 Cell............................................................................... (985)855-4008 E-mail: dolanbettyann@yahoo.com or bettyann@svdphouma.com Secretary: Mrs. Yvonne Duplantis 311 Marmande St. Houma, LA 70363......................................................... (985)790-4943 Treasurer: Mr. Mike Richard P.O. Box 88 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)872-9373 Diocesan Conferences: Annunziata, Houma: Mr. Roy Burns, Vice-President E-mail: roy.burns1939@gmail.com Maria Immacolata, Houma: Mr. Ray Pourciau, Vice-President E-mail: pal1228@bellsouth.net Our Lady of the Rosary, Larose: Mr. Ned Cheramie, President E-mail: nathan@viscom.net St. Bernadette, Houma: Mrs. Martha Valure, President E-mail: geraldvalure@bellsouth.net St. Bridget, Schriever: Mr. Harold Sevin, President E-mail: peteandcharlene@att.net Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales, Houma: Dr. William Walsh, President E-mail: drbillwalsh@att.net

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL TRI-PARISH COMMUNITY PHARMACY 7385 Main St. Houma, LA 70360............................................................. (985)872-2253 President: Dr. William Walsh 504 Winfield Blvd.

Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)872-0314 Fax (Daily after 11a.m.)...................................................... (985)872-2253 Vice-President: Secretary: Mrs. Colleen Lewis Treasurer: Mrs. Bonita Dupre, CPA Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11 a.m.

Diocesan Departments, Offices, Commissions and Lay Organizations ST. VINCENT DE PAUL STORE 107 Point St. Houma, LA 70360-4348................................................ (985)872-9373 Fax................................................................................ (985)223-1931 E-mail: Notifications@SVDPHouma.com Website: www.SVDPHouma.com President: Mr. Pete Cavalier 200 Honeysuckle Dr. Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)446-2145 Vice-President: Mr. Roy Burns Treasurer: Mrs. Phylles Lagarde Store Managers: Jim and Phylles Lagarde Secretary: Mrs. Phylles Lagarde SCOUTING, DIOCESAN COMMITTEE ON Director: Mr. Michael J. DiSalvo Chaplain: Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, S.T.L. Chairperson/Boy Scout Representative: Mr. Kelly Rodrigue E-mail: kelly.rodrigue@nicholls.edu Girl Scout Representative: Ms. Michelle Sissac e-mail: littlest1@hotmail.com P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3154 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3251 SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH Director: Rev. Robert-Joel Cruz Secretaries: Mrs. Bonnie Z. Babin and Mrs. Mary M. Gautreaux 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)850-0035 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-0063 E-mail: propfaith@htdiocese.org SOCIETY OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE Director: Rev. Robert-Joel Cruz Secretaries: Mrs. Bonnie Z. Babin and Mrs. Mary M. Gautreaux 1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)850-0035 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-0063 E-mail: propfaith@htdiocese.org

WEBSITE, DIOCESAN www.htdiocese.org Director: Mr. Louis G. Aguirre, M.P.S. Manager of Social Media: Rev. Mitchel Semar Website Manager: Ms. Janet Marcel................................... (985)850-3114 Secretary: Ms. Pat Keese P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3132 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3232 WOMEN’S VOCATION GROUP (ANAWIM) Spiritual Director: Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, S.T.L. President: Mrs. Evelyn Ruckstuhl 500 Goode St. Houma, LA 70360......................................................... (985)868-5625 WORSHIP, Office of Director: Rev. Glenn LeCompte Diocesan Master of Ceremonies: Rev. Glenn LeCompte Assistant Masters of Ceremonies: Very Rev. Carl Collins, V.F. Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, S.T.L. Rev. Eric Leyble Deacon Douglas Authement Deacon Stephen Brunet Deacon James Brunet Deacon Linwood Liner Secretary: Ms. Maria Havis P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3157 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3257 YOUTH MINISTRY, Office of Director: Mr. Michael J. DiSalvo.......................................... (985)850-3156 Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Angelle Babin...................... (985)850-3151 P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3251

STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Director: Mr. Jeremy T. Becker, CFRE ABA Data Entry Specialist: Mrs. Dawn Sevin P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...................................................... (985)850-3155 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3255 VOCATIONS OFFICE Vocations Director/ Director of Seminarians at Notre Dame Seminary: Rev. Andre’ Melancon Assistant Director/Director of Seminarians at St. Joseph Seminary College: Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, S.T.L. Assistant Director: Rev. Simon Peter Engurait Program Director: Mr. Roch Gernon Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Maria Havis........................................................... (985)850-3157 Fax................................................................................ (985)850-3257 P. O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395 E-mail: vocations@htdiocese.org

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Deanery Organization DEANERY I - UPPER LAFOURCHE Dean: Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. Thibodaux...........................................................................(985)446-5571 Fax (985)449-1939 Amelia, St. Andrew Amelia, Thanh Gia (Holy Family) Chacahoula, St. Lawrence Chackbay, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Kraemer, St. Lawrence the Martyr Mission: Choctaw, St. James Morgan City, Holy Cross Mission: Stephensville, St. Rosalie Morgan City, Sacred Heart St. Charles Community, St. Charles Borromeo Schriever, St. Bridget Schriever, Lumen Christi Retreat Center Thibodaux, Christ the Redeemer Thibodaux, St. Genevieve Thibodaux, St. John the Evangelist Thibodaux, St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Thibodaux, St. Luke Thibodaux, St. Thomas Aquinas

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Parishes Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales (Established 1847) 500 Goode Street • P.O. Box 4014 Houma, LA 70361 Phone (985)876-6904 • Fax (985)851-4204

Rector/Pastor: Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, S.T.L. Associate Pastor: Rev. Alexis “Alex” Gaudet In Residence: Rev. Joseph Tu Tran, Rev. Glenn LeCompte Deacons: Douglas Authement, Joseph Weigand Jr., Lee Crochet Director of Religious Education/ Confirmation Coordinator: Mrs. Jane Lirette Pastoral Minister: Mrs. Catherine Butler Youth Ministry Coordinator: Miss Gina Danos Bookkeeper: Mrs. Donna K. Dinger Secretary: Ms. Lydia Duet Maintenance: Wilbert Duplantis Jr. Cemetery Manager: Mr. Richard Webre Cemetery Office: 876-4286 School: 300 Verret St., Houma, LA 70360 Phone: 868-6646 Principal: Mrs. Brenda Tanner Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kelli Cazayoux Secretary: Mrs. Jennifer Bourg Bookkeeper: Mrs. Faith Haydel Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Kimberly Landry

Families: 2,061 Masses: All Shared Intentions, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. (during school year) Weekday Monday-Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, 12:05 p.m.

Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 7, 9, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Confessions: Half hour before the regular weekday Masses except school Masses and Friday Saturday, 3-3:50 p.m. or by appointment Novena: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, Tuesday after the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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Parishes

St. Joseph Co-Cathedral (Established 1817) 721 Canal Blvd.

P.O. Box 966 Thibodaux, LA 70302 Phone (985)446-1387 • Fax (985)446-6571 E-mail: life@stjoseph-cc.org Website: www.stjoseph-cc.org

Rector/Pastor: Very Rev. Jay Baker, V.G. Associate: Rev. Joseph Varughese In Residence: Rev. Vincent Chacko, Hospital Chaplain Deacons: Deacons Ambrose J. Ayzinne, Daniel Blake Office Manager: Mrs. Miriam C. Guillot Secretaries: Mrs. Sara Hebert, Ms. Renee’ Guillot Maintenance: Mr. Carl Waguespack D.R.E.: Mrs. Sue Manning D.R.E. Assistant: Mrs. Linda Baudoin Pastoral Ministry: Mrs. Margaret Orgeron School: 501 Cardinal Dr., Thibodaux, LA 70301 Phone: 446-1346 Principal: Mr. Gerard Rodrigue Jr. Secretary: Ms. Ann Ledoux Families: 2,303

Masses: All Shared Intentions, daily, 6:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Saturday, 6:30 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Confessions: One hour before Sunday Vigil Mass or by appointment Adoration: Every First Friday of the month, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Novena: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena, Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Mass

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Parishes Amelia

St. Andrew St. Mary Parish (Established 1965)

P.O. Box 310 Amelia, LA 70340.............................................................(985)631-2333 Fax...................................................................................(985)631-2334 E-mail (parish): st.andrew@teche.net Web Site: www.StAndrewcentral.org Pastor: Rev. Joseph Chacko, I.M.S. Secretary/Receptionist: Ms. Monica Hoffman Families: 160 Masses: Weekday No Mass on Monday Tuesday 6 p.m. Mass and Novena Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m.

Sunday Vigil, 6 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m.

Spanish Mass, First, Third and Fifth Sunday of each month, 12:30 p.m.

Confessions: One hour before Sunday Vigil Mass and one half hour before all other Masses or by appointment

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Thanh Gia (Holy Family) St. Mary Parish (Established 1981)

(Personal parish for the Vietnamese Communities in Amelia, Houma, Larose and Thibodaux) 711 Magnolia P.O. Box 338 Amelia, LA 70340 ............................................................(985)631-3194 Fax ..................................................................................(985)631-2634 Pastor: Rev. James Nguyen Van Thien Associate Pastor: Rev. Basil Doan, C.M.C. Masses: Weekday No Mass on Monday Tuesday, 6 p.m. in Amelia Wednesday, 6 p.m. in Amelia; 6 p.m. in Larose Thursday, 8 a.m. in Larose; 6 p.m. in Amelia; 6 p.m. in Houma Friday, 8 a.m. in Houma; 6 p.m. in Amelia Sunday Vigil, 6 p.m. in Amelia Sunday, 8 a.m. in Amelia; 10 a.m. in Thibodaux; 10 a.m. in Houma; 6 p.m. in Larose Confessions: Half hour before weekend Masses

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Parishes Bayou Black

Bayou Blue

St. Anthony of Padua

St. Louis

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1876)

Lafourche Parish (Established 1965)

3897 Bayou Black Drive Houma, LA 70360...........................................................(985)872-0922 Fax...................................................................................(985)872-2001 E-mail: stanthonybayoublack@yahoo.com Pastor: Very Rev. Vicente DeLa Cruz, J.V. Deacons: Deacon Jesse LeCompte, Deacon Brent Bergeron Secretaries: Mrs. Linda Dusse’, Mrs. Lorna Blanchard D.R.E., Family Ministry and Youth Ministry: Mrs. Roxanne Bergeron Home Health: Sister Miriam Mire, C.S.J., Parish Home Health Nurse Families: 959 Masses: Weekday Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.

First Saturday, 8:15 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8, 10:30 a.m.

Masses: Weekday Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Sunday Vigil, 5 p.m. (DST); 4 p.m. (CST) Sunday, 8, 10:30 a.m.

Confessions: Before each Mass or by appointment

Confessions: Saturday, 30 minutes before Mass and anytime upon request

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Parishes Bourg

Chacahoula

St. Ann

St. Lawrence

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1908)

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1858)

4355 Highway 24 Bourg, LA 70343 .............................................................(985)594-4920 Parish Center....................................................................(985)594-3548 Fax ..................................................................................(985)594-3570 E-mail: stannchurch@charter.net Pastor: Rev. Ty Van Nguyen Deacons: Deacon Gerald Belanger (retired), Deacon Joey Lirette Secretary: Mrs. Christine Naquin Office Assistant: Mrs. Mary Brunet C.C.D. Coordinator: Mrs. Melba Stringer.................................(985)594-5088 Families: 1,100 Masses: Weekday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m. all year Sunday, 8, 10 a.m.

Confessions: Saturdays, 3-3:45 p.m.

Sunday, one-half hour before Mass One-half hour before weekday Masses By appointment

2128 Bull Run Rd. Schriever, LA 70395.........................................................(985)448-2165 Fax ..................................................................................(985)448-2166 E-mail: saintlawch@htdiocese.org Pastor: Rev. Josekutty Varghese Deacon: Deacon Joseph Bourgeois Secretary: Mrs. Judy Toups Chapel: St. Patrick, Gibson Families: 200 Masses: Weekday Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, home Masses by appointment First Friday, First Saturday, 8 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

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Parishes Chackbay

Chauvin

Our Lady of Prompt Succor

St. Joseph Terrebonne Parish (Established 1948)

Lafourche Parish (Established 1892)

529 Highway 20 Thibodaux, LA 70301.......................................................(985)633-2903 Fax...................................................................................(985)633-9225 Pastor: Rev. Sabino Rebosura II Business Manager: Ms. Helen G. Truxillo D.R.E.: Mrs. Nancy Benoit Maintenance/Cemetery Worker: Mr. Chris Becnel Housekeeper/Church Custodian: Mrs. Allison Trosclair Families: 1,200 Masses: Weekday Monday, no Mass Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 a.m.

Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, Mass, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Vigil Mass, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 7, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Confessions: 45 minutes before all Masses except Thursday

5232 Highway 56 Chauvin, LA 70344..............................(985)594-5859 or (985)594-5850 Fax...................................................................................(985)594-2116 E-mail: saintjosephchurch@charter.net Website: www.stjosephchauvin.parishesonline.com Pastor: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Deacon: Deacon Gary Lapeyrouse Secretary: Mrs. Melanie Soudelier Bookkeeper/Secretary: Mrs. Donna Matherne D.R.E.: Mrs. Carla Babin Youth Minister: Adult Education: Mrs. Anita Boudreaux Maintenance/Cemetery: Mr. Lloyd Thibodeaux Families: 1,328 Masses: Weekday Monday, no Mass Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, 7:30 a.m.

Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 9 a.m., 7 p.m.

Confessions: Daily, 15 minutes before each Mass Saturday, one half hour before Mass.

By appointment

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Parishes Cut Off

Galliano

Sacred Heart

St. Joseph

Lafourche Parish (Established 1923)

Lafourche Parish (Established 1958)

15300 West Main Cut Off, LA 70345 ...........................................................(985)632-3858 Fax...................................................................................(985)632-4452 Spiritual Life Center ..........................................................(985)632-6322 Pastor: Rev. Wilfredo G. Decal Deacon: Deacon Sam J. Burregi Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Mary Foret Secretary/ Receptionist: Mrs. Carmen L. Duet D.R.E.: Mrs. Barbara Plaisance Confirmation Coordinator: Mr. Rodney Doucet R.C.I.A.: Mr. and Mrs. Greg Eymard R.C.I.C.: Mr. Andy Eymard Youth Ministers: Mrs. Ashley Archer, Ms. Christy Callais Parish Council: Mr. Al Archer, President Finance Committee Chairperson: Mr. John Plaisance II Families: 1,550 Masses: Weekday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday 7, 9, 11 a.m.

Spanish Mass, Sunday, 1 p.m.

P.O. Box 519 Galliano, LA 70354 ..........................................................(985)632-7321 Fax...................................................................................(985)632-7345 E-mail: stjosephgalliano@mobiletel.com Pastor: Rev. Joseph Tregre Deacon: Deacon Jeff Pitre Secretary: Mrs. Kathy T. Sandras CCD Coordinator: Mrs. Lorey Autin Confirmation Coordinator: Mrs. Rosa Callais First Penance and Eucharist Coordinator: Mrs. Lisa Bellanger Families: 550 Masses: Weekday Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 7, 10 a.m., 5 p.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3:15-3:50 p.m.

Sunday, 9:15-9:45 a.m.

Confessions: Daily before weekday Masses Saturday, 3:15 -3:45 p.m.

By private appointment

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Parishes Gheens

Golden Meadow

The Community of St. Anthony

Our Lady of Prompt Succor

Lafourche Parish

333 Twin Oaks Dr. Raceland, LA 70394 ........................................................(985)537-6002 Fax...................................................................................(985)537-4408 Pastor: Rev. P.J. Madden Religion & Youth Coordinator: Mrs. Sarah Salinas Families: 255 Masses: Sunday Vigil, 6 p.m.

Sunday, 9 a.m.

Confessions: One hour before Sunday Vigil Mass

Lafourche Parish (Established 1916)

723 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow, LA 70357 ..............................................(985)475-5428 Fax...................................................................................(985)475-7699 E-mail: olops@mobiletel.com Pastor: Rev. Henry Joseph Sebastian Deacon: Deacon Jeff Pitre Secretary/Bookkeeper: Mrs. Trisha Duet Families: 745 Masses: Weekday Monday-Friday, 5:30 p.m.

First Saturday, 8 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 5 p.m.

Sunday, 8, 10 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 4-5 p.m.

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Parishes Grand Caillou

Grand Isle

Holy Family

Our Lady of the Isle

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1952)

Jefferson Parish (Established 1933)

P.O. Box 87 Dulac, LA 70353 .............................................................(985)563-2325 Holy Family Life Center.....................................................(985)563-2030 Fax...................................................................................(985)563-4980 E-mail: holyfamilychurch@msn.com Pastor: Rev. Alexis Lazarra Deacon: Deacon Harold Fanguy Secretary: Ms. Faye Pellegrin D.R.E.: Mrs. Rita Duplantis Community: Mrs. Virginia Verdin Liturgy: Rev. Alexis Lazarra Families: 550 Masses: Weekday Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Adoration; Mass, 7 p.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m.

P.O. Box 885 Grand Isle, LA 70358 .......................................................(985)787-2385 Fax...................................................................................(985)787-4530 E-mail: oloti@htdiocese.org Pastor: Rev. Carlos S. Talavera Secretary: Mrs. Danielle Bryant Youth Minister: Mrs. Danielle Bryant Families: 204 Masses: Weekday Monday, 8 a.m. with Rosary; CCD classes 3 p.m.

Tuesday, 8 a.m. Mass & Novena Wednesday, 8 a.m. with Rosary Thursday, 8 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 5 p.m.

Sunday 9, 11 a.m.; November-February: Sunday Vigil, 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.

Prayer Service: Monday, 7 p.m.

Adoration and Benediction: First Saturday, 8 a.m.

Every Thursday after 8 a.m. Mass

Confessions: Saturday, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Confessions: Half hour before all weekend Masses Any other time by appointment

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Parishes Houma

Houma

Annunziata

Maria Immacolata

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1963)

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1963)

2011 Acadian Dr. Houma, LA 70363............................................................(985)876-2971 Fax...................................................................................(985)868-6414 Website: www.annunziatacatholic.org E-mail: annunziatach@comcast.net Youth website: www.annunziatacatholicyouth.com Pastor: Rev. Mike Tran.......................................................................Ext. 205 Deacon: Deacon Raymond Bourg Jr...................................................Ext. 201 Office Manager: Mrs. Heather Hartwell..............................................Ext. 202 Religious Ed. Coordinator/Safe Environment: Mrs. Lisa Levron..........................................................................Ext. 204 Receptionist: Mrs. Dora Delancey......................................................Ext. 200 St. Vincent de Paul:...........................................................................Ext. 207 Families: 1,202 Masses: Weekday Monday-Thursday, First Friday, 8 a.m.

Communion services every other Friday Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Misa Hispana Saturday, 7 p.m.

Sunday 9, 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Youth Mass Confessions: Saturday, 3-3:45 p.m. (CST); 4-4:45 p.m. (DST) Sunday, 30 minutes before Mass time; 6:30-7 p.m.

By appointment

Church and Administrative Office: 246 Corporate Dr. Houma, LA 70360 ...........................................................(985)876-3313 Fax ..................................................................................(985)879-2137 Residence: 326 Estate Drive Houma, LA 70364 ..........................................................(985)868-4915 Pastor: Rev. Joseph Pilola Associate Pastor: Rev. Vanathuraj “Raj� Rayappan Deacon: Deacon Chris Prestenback Business Manager/Event Coordinator: Mrs. Mona Moss Administrative Assistant/Bulletin Editor: Mrs. Pam Zierolf DRE: Mrs. Fern Tabor Maintenance Technician: Mr. Wayne Duplantis Youth Coordinator: Mr. Willie St. Pierre Music Director: Mr. Errol Bourgeois Principal: Mrs. Prissy Davis School: 324 Estate Dr. Houma, LA 70364 ...........................................................(985)876-1631 Fax...................................................................................(985)876-1608 Secretary: Mrs. Donna Hill Families: 1,264 Masses: Weekday Monday-Friday, 12:10 p.m.

Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Homestead and Bayou Towers Thursday, 10 a.m. at Maison de Ville Nursing Home and Terrebonne House Wednesday, 8:15 a.m. school Mass Sunday Vigil, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, 8:30, 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Youth/CCD Mass Adoration Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-Noon Confessions: 3:30-4:15 p.m., before 4:30 p.m. Sunday Vigil By appointment

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Parishes Houma

Houma

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary

St. Bernadette Soubirous

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1948)

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1958)

8594 Main St. Houma, LA 70363 ...........................................................(985)876-7652 Fax ..................................................................................(985)876-7647 Pastor: Rev. Rholando T. Grecia Retired Priest in Residence: Rev. Roger E. Villarrubia Jr. Deacons: Deacon Malcolm Andry, Deacon John Mattingly Secretary: Mrs. Angela Naquin Cemetery Bookkeeper: Mrs. Anita Granier Maintenance for Parish and Cemetery: Mr. Simon Billiot Religious Education Office:....................................................(985)879-2815 C.R.E. (K-11th): Ms. Laurie Ashley Parish/Cemetery Maintenance: Mr. Simon Billiot Families: 1,385 Masses: Weekday Monday, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, 5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, 8 a.m.

Thursday, 5:15 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Holy Days - Consult Bulletin Confessions: Saturday, 3:15 p.m.

Weekdays before daily Mass or by request Any day by appointment

409 Funderburk Ave. Houma, LA 70364-1895...................................................(985)879-1506 Fax...................................................................................(985)876-9654 E-mail: stbernadettechurch@htdiocese.org Pastor: Very Rev. Carl P. Collins, V.F. Associate Pastor: Rev. Jacob Lipari III Deacons: Deacon Gerald Rivette, Deacon James Brunet Jr. Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Katherine (Kathy) Lirette Bookkeeper/Evangelization: Mrs. Amy Benoit Secretary: Mrs. Vicki Breaux C.R.E./Youth: 8th-12th Grades Director/Life Teen Coordinator: Mrs. Rebecca Landry C.R.E.: K-7th Grades Edge Coordinator/Children’s Ministry: Mrs. Wanda Fos Confirmation Coordinator: Mrs. Ramona Portero Religious Ed Secretary: Mrs. Amy F. Brunet Pastoral Council: Mr. Greg Givens Church Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. – Noon, 1 - 4 p.m.

School: 309 Funderburk Ave. Houma, LA 70364-1896.....................................................................(985)872-3854 Principal: Mrs. Lydia Landry Assistant Principal: Mrs. Nicole Chauvin Secretary: Mrs. Susan Chauvin Families: 2,722 Masses: Weekday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Friday, 6:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Thursday, 8:15 a.m.

Thursday, 10 a.m. at Oaks of Houma Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 7, 9, 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Holy Day Masses, Vigil, 6 p.m.; Feast Day, 8:15 a.m., 12:10, 6 p.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m.

By appointment

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Parishes Houma

St. Lucy

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1963)

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1947; Closed 1968; Re-established 1986)

Administration Office: 1005 Williams Ave. Houma, LA 70364 ...........................................................(985)876-2047 Rectory ...........................................................................(985)873-7770 Fax...................................................................................(985)876-0628 E-mail: stgregory@htdiocese.org Pastor: Rev. Evelio D. “ToTo” Buenaflor Jr. .........................................Ext. 101 Deacon: Deacon Dennis Dupre Secretary/Bookkeeper: Mrs. Denise DeHart .......................................Ext. 102 C.R.E.: Mrs. Karen Fonseca................................................................Ext. 103 Music Director: Miss Alexis Romero Youth Minister: Mrs. Desiree Cabriac School: 441 Sixth St. Houma, LA 70364 ...........................................................(985)876-2038 Fax...................................................................................(985)879-2789 Principal: Mrs. Tonia Guidry Families: 800 Masses: Weekday Tuesday, 6 p.m., Mother of Perpetual Help novena Wednesday, Thursday, 12:10 p.m.

Friday, 8:30 a.m. school Mass Chateau Terrebonne (formally Southdown Care Center) 10 a.m., first and third Thursday of the month Sunday Vigil Mass, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8:30, 10:30 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3-3:45 p.m.

Sunday, 7:50-8:20 a.m., 10-10:20 a.m.

By appointment

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Houma

St. Gregory Barbarigo

1220 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360 ...........................................................(985)879-2632 Fax ..................................................................................(985)879-2402 E-mail: stlucychurch@htdiocese.org Pastor: Rev. Mitchel Semar Associate Pastor: Rev. Carl Diederichs Pastoral Associate: Miss Fathia Williams RCIA Coordinator and DRE: Mr. and Mrs. William Norman Secretary: Mrs. Audrey Coleman Families: 180 Masses: Weekday Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Thursday, E-SIX Men’s Mass, 6 a.m.

First Saturday of the month, 8:30 a.m., followed by Adoration Sunday, 8:15 a.m.

Holy Days, 6 p.m.

Confessions: Wednesday, 5:-5:45 p.m.

Sunday, 7:30-8 a.m.

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Parishes Kraemer

Larose

St. Lawrence the Martyr

Our Lady of the Rosary

Lafourche Parish (Established 1962)

Lafourche Parish (Established 1873)

3723 Highway 307 Thibodaux, LA 70301.......................................................(985)633-9431 Fax...................................................................................(985)633-5706 E-mail: stlstjchurch@htdiocese.org Pastor: Rev. Baby Kuruvilla Secretary: Ms. Mechell Pitre Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Dottie Cortez.............................................................(985)633-5714 Mission: St. James, Choctaw Settlement 3086 Choctaw Road Thibodaux, LA 70301.......................................................(985)633-9855 Families: 700 Masses: Weekday Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m. (Kraemer); 5:30 p.m. (Choctaw) Sunday, 7:30 a.m. (Choctaw); 10 a.m. (Kraemer) Confessions: Weekly before 4 p.m. Mass in Kraemer, and 7:30 a.m. Mass in Choctaw

P.O. Box 10 Larose, LA 70373 Parish Office.....................................................................(985)693-3433 Rectory............................................................................(985)693-8850 Fax...................................................................................(985)693-7551 Email: holyrosarychurch@viscom.net Pastor: Rev. Ronilo Villamor Associate Pastor: Rev. John Arogyasami Deacons: Deacon Michael Cantrelle, Deacon Davis Doucet Business Administrator: Mrs. Lisa Danos Secretary/Receptionist: Mrs. Lauren Moore School: P.O. Box 40 Larose, LA 70373 ............................................................(985)693-3342 Principal: Mr. Scott Bouzigard Assistant Principal: Mrs. Debbie Cheramie Development Director: Mrs. Mona Vegas Secretary: Mrs. Angie Loupe Bookkeeper: Mrs. Donna Darda DRE: Mrs. Jennifer Sanamo Families: 2,004 Masses: Weekday Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.

Friday School Mass, 8:45 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 7, 10 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Confessions: First Saturday, 8-8:15 a.m.

Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m.

Sunday, 6:30-6:45 a.m., 9:15-9:45 a.m. and 4:45-5:15 p.m.

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Parishes Lockport

Holy Savior

St. Hilary of Poitiers

Lafourche Parish (Established 1850)

Lafourche Parish (Established 1965)

612 Main St. Lockport, LA 70374 ........................................................(985)532-3533 Fax...................................................................................(985)532-2010 Pastor: Rev. John Nambusseril Secretary: Mrs. Fran Boudreaux Bookkeeper: Mrs. Robyn Denson CRE: Ms. Kecera Rodrigue Music Coordinator: Mrs. Wanda Detillier Cemetery Supervisor/Groundskeeper: Mr. Jesse Davaine Cemetery Assistants: Mr. Daniel Bellanger, Mr. Steven Bellanger School: 201 Church Street Lockport, LA 70374.........................................................(985)532-2536 Principal: Mrs. Tricia Thibodaux Secretary: Mrs. Rosita Dufrene Bookkeeper: Mrs. Terri Vedros Families: 1,451 Masses: Weekday Wednesday, Friday, 6 a.m.

Wednesday school Mass, 8:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, 5 p.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 7, 10 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday 3-3:45 p.m.

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Mathews

333 Twin Oaks Dr. Raceland, LA 70394.........................................................(985)537-6002 Fax...................................................................................(985)537-4408 Pastor: Rev. P.J. Madden Associate Pastor: Rev. Romeo C. Velasco Secretary/Bulletin Editor/Bookkeeper: Ms. Peggy Mayet Youth Ministry: Religion Coordinator: Mrs. Diane Melancon Families: 1,500 Masses: Weekday Monday, Tuesday, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. at nursing home Thursday, 5 p.m.

Friday, 7 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 7, 9, 11 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3 p.m.

Parishes Montegut

Sacred Heart

Holy Cross

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1864)

St. Mary and St. Martin Parishes (Established 1964)

P.O. Box 2, 1111 Hwy. 55 Montegut, LA 70377 ........................................................(985)594-5856 Fax...................................................................................(985)594-8087 E-mail: sacredheartch@htdiocese.org Pastor: Rev. Robert-Joel Cruz Secretary/Bookkeeper: Mrs. Rebecca Dardar CCD Coordinators: Mrs. Kimberly Landry Youth Ministry Coordinators: Mrs. Carla McCue Mrs. Wendy Cohen Music Ministers: Mrs. Pat Crochet Mr. Kirk Trosclair Families: 530 Masses: Weekday Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, Friday, 7 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, 9 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-4:10 p.m.

Sunday, 8-8:30 a.m.

Morgan City

2100 Cedar St., Unit 3 Morgan City, LA 70380.....................................................(985)384-3551 Fax...................................................................................(985)384-5790 E-mail: holycrosschurch@htdiocese.org Website: holycrossmc.org Pastor: Rev. Clyde Mahler Associate Pastor: Rev. Noas Kerketta, I.M.S. Deacons: Deacon Andrew Dragna, Deacon Vic Bonnaffee III Religious Ed. Coordinator: Miss Peggy Acosta Secretary: Mrs. Stephanie Stanley Bookkeeper: Ms. Barbara Flowers Mission: St. Rosalie................................................................(985)385-5713 School: 2100 Cedar St., Unit 2 Morgan City, LA 70380.....................................................(985)384-1933 Fax ..................................................................................(985)384-3270 Principal: Mrs. Amanda Talbot Secretary and Bookkeeper: Mrs. Phyllis Jensen Families: 1,200 Masses: Weekday Monday-Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Vigil, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, 8, 11 a.m., and 7 p.m., (DST), 6 p.m. (CST) St. Rosalie Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

School Masses: Holy Cross Elementary, Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m.

School Masses: Central Catholic High, Thursdays, 9:05 a.m.

Adoration Tuesday, 5 a.m.-5 p.m. (Benediction) Confessions: Saturday, 4:45-5:15 p.m.

By appointment

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Parishes Morgan City

Pointe-aux-Chenes

Sacred Heart

St. Charles Borromeo

St. Mary and St. Martin Parishes (Established 1859)

Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes (Established 1971)

415 Union St. Morgan City, LA 70380 P.O. Box 632

Morgan City, LA 70381 ..................................................(985)385-0770

Fax # ............................................................................(985)384-7176

E-mail: shcsecretary@htdiocese.org Pastor: Rev. Gregory P. Fratt Associate Pastor: Rev. Noas Kerketta, I.M.S. Deacon: Deacon Randall Jennings Secretary: Mrs. Julie Delaune D.R.E.: Mrs. Amanda Jennings E-mail: shcsecretary@htdiocese.org Families: 1,200

1237 Highway 665 Montegut, LA 70377.........................................................(985)594-6801 Fax...................................................................................(985)594-6802 E-mail: st.charleschurch@att.net Pastor: Rev. Thomas Kuriakose, I.M.S. Bulletin Editor/Secretary/D.R.E.: Mrs. Katie DeHart Families: 427

Masses: Weekday Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Novena to Mother of Perpetual Help during 6:30 a.m. Mass First Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Mass, 9-10 a.m. Exposition and Benediction 24-hour Adoration for parish, 7 a.m. Thursday through 7 a.m. Friday in the Baptistry Sunday Vigil, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, 8, 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Spanish Mass, Sunday, 3 p.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-4 p.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3:45-4:15 p.m.

Daily, 6:15 a.m.

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Masses: Weekday Tuesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m.

Parishes Raceland

St. Charles Community

St. Mary’s Nativity

St. Charles Borromeo

Lafourche Parish (Established 1850)

Lafourche Parish (Established 1912)

3500 Highway 1 Raceland, LA 70394 Administration Office ........................................................(985)537-3204 Fax...................................................................................(985)537-3235 E-mail: stmarysec@bellsouth.net Pastor: Rev. Charles J. Perkins Deacon: Deacon Brent Bourgeois C.R.E. E-mail: stmaryccd@bellsouth.net Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Betty P. Foret Secretary: Mrs. Carol R. Falgoust Maintenance: Mr. Nolan Davaine Housekeeper: Mrs. Linda Foret School: 3492 Nies St. Raceland, LA 70394.........................................................(985)537-7544 Fax...................................................................................(985)537-4020 Principal: Mrs. Marissa Bagala Secretary: Mrs. Judy Watts Bookkeeper: Mrs. Lori Chiasson Families: 958

1985 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301 ......................................................(985)446-6663 Fax...................................................................................(985)447-3348 E-mail: stcharles@htdiocese.org Website: www.stcharlesthibodaux.org Pastor: Rev. Michael Manase, O.C.D. Deacon: Deacon Alduce Landry (retired) Secretary: Mrs. Carolyn Bourgeois Bookkeeper: Mrs. Patti Knoblock Office Assistant: Mrs. Pat Zeringue Religious Ed. Coordinator: Mrs. Lisa Whitman Church/Cemetery Maintenance: Mr. Kyle Schexnaydre Families: 926

Masses: Weekday Monday, 7 a.m. followed by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesday, 7 a.m.

Wednesday, 7 a.m. followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11 p.m.

Friday, 8:30 a.m. school Mass (Aug. 16-May 31), 7 a.m. (June 1-Aug. 15) Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3-3:45 p.m.

Anytime, please call rectory.

Masses: Weekday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 12:10 p.m.

Friday, 7:30 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 7:30, 10 a.m.

Confessions: Thirty minutes before Mass until 10 minutes before Mass Private Confessions heard by appointment

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Parishes Schriever

Theriot

St. Bridget

St. Eloi

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1911)

Terrebonne Parish (Established 1875)

100 Highway 311 Schriever, LA 70395 ........................................................(985)446-6801 (Houma telephone line) ....................................................(985)876-7975 CCD Office........................................................................(985)446-1985 Fax...................................................................................(985)448-2764 E-mail: saintb24u@bellsouth.net Pastor: Rev. Domingo Cruz Deacon: Deacon Lloyd Duplantis C.R.E.: Miss Bernadette Mabile Secretary: Mrs. Jeanette Schexnayder Families: 1,199 Masses: Weekday Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8:30, 10:30 a.m.

Adoration chapel between rectory and cemetery open 24 hours a day, seven days a week Confessions: One hour before Sunday Vigil Mass By appointment

1335 Bayou Dularge Road Theriot, LA 70397 ............................................................(985)872-2946 Fax...................................................................................(985)872-9961 E-mail: steloichurch@st-eloichurch.com Pastor: Rev. Florentino “Amang” Santiago Deacons: Deacon Dan Bascle, Deacon Glenn Porche Secretary: Mrs. Norma Hill Bookkeeper: Mrs. JoAnn Louviere C.R.E.: Mrs. Stacy Henderson Families: 475 Masses: Weekday Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, 8, 10 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-4:15 p.m.

By appointment

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Parishes Thibodaux

Christ the Redeemer

St. Genevieve

Lafourche Parish (Established 1983)

Lafourche Parish (Established 1959)

720 Talbot Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301.......................................................(985)447-2013 Fax...................................................................................(985)447-4422 E-mail: ctrchurch@htdiocese.org Pastor: Rev. Mark Toups Associate Pastor: Rev. Blair Sabaricos Pastoral Minister: Mrs. Cindy Ordoyne Secretary: Mrs. Vera Robertson Administrative Assistant: Ms. Heather Aulich Personal Assistant to the pastor: Ms. Cathy Smith Families: 1,000 Masses: Weekday Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m.

Saturday, 7:30 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11 a.m.; Spanish Mass, 6 p.m.

Confessions: Monday-Saturday, 7-7:30 a.m.

Saturday, 3-4 p.m.

By appointment

Thibodaux

815 Barbier Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301.......................................................(985)446-5571 Religious Ed Office............................................................(985)446-5127 Fax...................................................................................(985)449-1939 E-mail: stgenevievechurch@htdiocese.org Pastor: Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. Associate Pastor: Rev. Simon Peter Engurait Deacon: Deacon Irving Daigle Religious Ed Coordinator: Sister Lauren Lindee, O.P. Youth Coordinator: Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. Business Manager/Bulletin Coordinator: Mrs. Elaine Gros Secretary/Development Director: Mrs. Melissa Granier School: 807 Barbier Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301.......................................................(985)447-9291 Principal: Mrs. Chris Knobloch Assistant Principal: Mrs. Cheryl Thibodaux Secretary: Mrs. Stacie Trosclair Bookkeeper: Mrs. Michelle Adams Families: 1,200 Masses: Weekday Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.

School Mass, Friday, 9 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Confessions: Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m. (C.S.T.) Daily before weekday Masses Any time by appointment

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Parishes Thibodaux

Thibodaux

St. John the Evangelist

St. Luke the Evangelist

Lafourche Parish (Established 1919)

Lafourche Parish (Established 1923; Closed 1967; Re-established 1986)

2085 St. Mary St. Thibodaux, LA 70301 ......................................................(985)447-3995 Fax...................................................................................(985)447-2092 E-mail: sjechurch@charter.net Pastor: Rev. Michael Bergeron Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Sheryle Chauvin D.R.E.: Mrs. Susie Richard Families: 700 Masses: Weekday Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.

Sunday Vigil, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8, 11 a.m.

Second Sunday of each month, 9:30 a.m.

300 East 11th St. Thibodaux, LA 70301.......................................................(985)446-0487 Fax...................................................................................(985)446-0480 E-mail: stlukecatholicchurch@htdiocese.org Pastor: Rev. Mitchel Semar Associate Pastor: Rev. Carl Diederichs Deacon: Deacon Martin Dickerson Pastoral Associate: Ms. Christine Streams Bookkeeper/Secretary: Ms. Debra Pilot Families: 187 Masses: Weekday Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m.

Confessions: Half hour before all Masses

Confessions: Tuesday, 5-5:45 p.m.

Before Mass By appointment Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Tuesday, 5-5:45 p.m.

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Parishes

Thibodaux

St. Thomas Aquinas Lafourche Parish (Established 1970)

(The Community of St. Thomas Aquinas for Nicholls State University) NSU Box 2051 Thibodaux, LA 70310 ......................................................(985)446-6201 Fax...................................................................................(985)449-0710 E-mail: st.thomas@htdiocese.org Pastor and Director of Campus Ministry: Rev. Andre’ Melancon Deacon: Deacon William Dunckelman C.R.E.: Mr. Wade Rodrigue Campus Ministers: Mrs. Carolyn “Cissy” Atzenhoffer

Mr. Matt Kuizon Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Cynthia Percle Registered Households: 454 Catholic Students: 2,704 Masses: Weekday Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. (during semester) Thursday, 8 a.m., 2 p.m. (during semester) Sunday Vigil, 5 p.m.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.

Mercy Monday: Adoration and Reconciliation; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (every Monday during Nicholls fall and spring semesters) Confessions: One half hour before Mass Call for appointment

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Schools

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(Established 1855)

(Established 1893)

555 Cardinal Dr. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)446-8486 Fax.....................................................................................(985)448-1275 Grades: Eighth through Twelfth Students: 783 President: Mr. Tim Robichaux Principal: Mrs. Michelle Chiasson Secretary: Mrs. Cathy Hebert

2100 Cedar St., Unit 2 Morgan City, LA 70380.......................................................(985)384-1933 Fax.....................................................................................(985)384-3270 Grades: Pre-K 3 through Sixth Students: 330 Principal: Mrs. Amanda Talbot Pastor: Rev. Clyde Mahler Secretary: Mrs. Phyllis Jensen Advisory Council President: Mrs. Colleen Hunter

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Schools

Holy Rosary Catholic School Larose

Holy Savior Catholic School Lockport

(Established 1963)

(Established 1879)

P.O. Box 40 Larose, LA 70373...............................................................(985)693-3342 Fax.....................................................................................(985)693-8854 Grades: Three years old through Eighth Students: 290 Principal: Mr. Scott Bouzigard Pastor: Rev. Ronilo Villamor Bookkeeper: Mrs. Donna Darda Secretary: Mrs. Angie S. Loupe Advisory Council President: Mr. Jack Rebstock

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Schools

Maria Immacolata Catholic School Houma

St. Bernadette Catholic School Houma

(Established 1965)

(Established 1962)

324 Estate Dr. Houma, LA 70364..............................................................(985)876-1631 Fax ....................................................................................(985)876-1608 Grades: PreK-3 through Seventh Students: 200 Principal: Mrs. Geraldine (Prissy) Davis Pastor: Rev. Joey Pilola Secretary: Mrs. Donna Hill Advisory Council President: Mrs. Melissa Adams

309 Funderburk Ave. Houma, LA 70364..............................................................(985)872-3854 Fax.....................................................................................(985)872-5780 Grades: PreK-3 through Seventh Students: 426 Principal: Mrs. Lydia Landry Assistant Principal: Mrs. Nicole Chauvin Pastor: Very Rev. Carl Collins, V.F. Associate Pastor: Rev. Vanathuraj Rayappan Secretary: Mrs. Susan Chauvin

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Schools

St. Francis de Sales Cathedral School Houma

St. Genevieve Catholic School Thibodaux

(Established 1925)

(Established 1960)

300 Verret St. Houma, LA 70360 .............................................................(985)868-6646 Fax.....................................................................................(985)851-5896 Grades: Pre-School through Seventh Students: 700 Principal: Mrs. Brenda Tanner Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kelli Cazayoux Rector/Pastor: Very Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, S.T.L. Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Kimberly Landry

807 Barbier Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)447-9291 Fax.....................................................................................(985)447-9883 Grades: Pre-K through Seventh Students: 471 Principal: Mrs. Chris Knobloch Assistant Principal: Mrs. Cheryl Thibodaux Pastor: Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. Secretary: Mrs. Stacie Trosclair E-mail: stgenelm@htdiocese.org

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Schools

St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School Houma

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Thibodaux

(Established 1963)

(Established 1962)

441 Sixth St. Houma, LA 70364..............................................................(985)876-2038 Fax.....................................................................................(985)879-2789 E-mail: stgregelm@htdiocese.org Website: www.stgregorycatholic.org Grades: Pre-School through Seventh Students: 175 Principal: Mrs. Tonia V. Guidry Pastor: Rev. Evelio “Toto� Buenaflor Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Jennifer Torres School Advisory Council Chairman: Mrs. Genny Gottschalk

501 Cardinal Dr. Thibodaux, LA 70301 .........................................................(985)446-1346 Fax ....................................................................................(985)449-0760 E-mail:stjoeelm@htdiocese.org Grades: Pre-K through Seventh Students: 670 Principal: Mr. Gerard Rodrigue Jr. Rector/Pastor: Very Rev. Jay Baker, V.G. Secretaries: Mrs. Shelly Arceneaux and Ms. Ann Ledoux Financial Secretary: Mrs. Liz Hebert Advisory Council President: Mr. Mark Delaune Parent Teacher Club President: Mrs. Lacey Fangue

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Schools

St. Mary’s Nativity School Raceland

Vandebilt Catholic High School Houma

(Established 1961)

(Established 1870)

3492 Nies St. Raceland, LA 70394...........................................................(985)537-7544 Fax.....................................................................................(985)537-4020 Grades: Three-year-old through Eighth Students: 245 Principal: Mrs. Marissa Bagala Pastor: Rev. Charles Perkins Secretary: Mrs. Judy Watts Bookkeeper: Mrs. Lori Chiasson E-mail: stmarelm@htdiocese.org-school E-mail: stmarysec@bellsouth.net-church office

209 South Hollywood Rd. Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)876-2551 Fax.....................................................................................(985)868-9774 Grades: Eighth through Twelfth Students: 904 President: Mr. David Boudreaux Principal: Mrs. Yvonne Weimer Secretaries: Mrs. Shirley Cunningham and Mrs. Cindy Himel Advisory Council President: Mr. Steven Crispino E-mail: vandebilthi@htdiocese.org

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Catholic Chaplains OUR LADY OF THE SEA GENERAL HOSPITAL 200 W. 134 Pl. Cut Off, LA..........................................................................(985)632-6401 Chaplain: Deacon Jeff Pitre Cell.....................................................................................(985)637-6705 TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER P.O. Box 6037 Houma, LA 70361-6037.....................................................(985)873-4143 Chaplain: Rev. Joseph Tu Tran

Faith Community The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament Terrebonne Parish (Established 2006)

TERREBONNE PARISH SHERIFF, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS Deacon Chaplain: Deacon Linwood Liner...............................(985)868-5126 THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 602 N. Acadia Rd. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)447-5500 Fax.....................................................................................(985)449-4600 P.O. Box 1118 Thibodaux, LA 70302-1118 Chaplains: Rev. Vincent Chacko..........................................(985)414-1464 Deacon Joseph Bourgeois...................................................(985)447-7727 Cell.....................................................................................(985)414-4683

Child Development Center ST. LUCY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Center Manager: Ms. Danielle Davis Staff: Ms. Karen Washington, A.A., Teacher Ms. Sherrel Butler, CDA, Teacher Ms. Courtney Virgin, CDA, Teacher Ms. Barbara Brown, CDA, Teacher Ms. Malesia Lavine, B.A., Teacher Ms. Marguerite Chatman, Cook Maintenance: Mr. Joseph Harris 1224 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360..........................................................(985)876-1246 Fax.................................................................................(985)876-7751 E-mail: stlucycdc@htdiocese.org

The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament Priest In Charge: ...........................................................Rev. Van Constant Mailing Address: P.O. Box 587 Gibson, LA 70356 138 Caroll St. Gibson, LA 70356..............................................................(985)575-3551 Masses: Weekday Monday, no Mass Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 7 a.m.

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Friday, 7 a.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m.

Sunday, 8, 10 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Annual Bishop’s Appeal Q. Why does the diocese have an Annual Bishop’s Appeal?

A. One of the duties of the bishop, and of the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux as a whole, is to assure that we as a diocese can to the very best of our ability offer all ministries possible to every parishioner that needs them. It is through the funds received from the Annual Bishop’s Appeal that we are able to fund offices that provide so much for so many.

Q. How is the Annual Bishop’s Appeal different from the recently conducted Capital Campaign?

A. The capital campaign, Continuing the Vision ... Ensuring Our Future, was conducted to meet the increasing cost of educating our seminarians, currently the diocese has 16, and meeting the needs of our Catholic Charities. The campaign sought to establish endowment funds in the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana where the funds raised will be used as an investment and only the interest earned will be spent. In contrast to the capital campaign which seeks to establish endowments for future sources of revenue, the funds raised during the Annual

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Bishop’s Appeal will be used immediately to help cover the cost of the five different areas – youth ministry, religious education, less fortunate parishes, retired priests and family ministries.

Q. What is the goal of the Appeal?

A. The goal for the 2014 Annual Bishop’s Appeal for the entire diocese is $900,000. Please review your parish bulletin for your individual parish goal.

Q. Is my financial gift in addition to my weekly giving to my parish?

A. Yes, the diocese wants to see its parishes well supported and parishioners should not reduce their weekly giving to support the Appeal.

Q. Is there a minimum gift amount?

A. No, all gifts, whatever the amount, are gratefully appreciated. We do encourage everyone to utilize the monthly payment option to lessen the burden on their financial giving.

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Priests

Bishops, Priests, Diocesan and Religious

FABRE, Bishop Shelton J. P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...........................................................(985)850-3124 Fax.....................................................................................(985)850-3224 Ordination Date: Aug. 5, 1989 Episcopal Ordination Date: Feb. 28, 2007 JACOBS, Bishop Sam G. (Retired) P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...........................................................(985)850-3124 Ordination Date: June 6, 1964 Episcopal Ordination Date: Aug. 24, 1989 Administrative assistant: Ms. Jeanine L. Avila -AAROGYASAMI, Rev. John J. Our Lady of the Rosary P.O. Box 10 Larose, LA 70373................................................... (985)693-3433 Ext. 26 Rectory..............................................................................(985)693-8850 Fax.....................................................................................(985)693-7551 Ordination Date: March 30, 1989

-BBAKER, V.G., Very Rev. Jay L. St. Joseph Co-Cathedral P.O. Box 966 Thibodaux, LA 70302..........................................................(985)446-1387 Fax ...................................................................................(985)446-6571 E-mail: jbaker@stjoseph-cc.org Ordination Date: June 13, 1992

BERGERON, Rev. Msgr. Albert G. (Retired) 546 Avenue B Marrero, LA 70072 ........................................................... (504)328-1076 E-mail: abergeron11@cox.net Ordination Date: June 2, 1962 BERGERON, Rev. Michael A. St. John the Evangelist 2085 St. Mary St. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)447-3995 Ordination Date: June 8, 1996 BOQUET, Rev. Shenan J. (On duty outside the diocese) Ordination Date: June 12, 1993 BOUTERIE, Rev. Thomas R. (On duty outside the diocese) Ordination Date: May 30, 1980 BRUNET, Rev Msgr. Frederic J. (Retired) 604 Country Club Blvd.

Thibodaux, LA 70301 Cell.....................................................................................(985)804-3665 Home.................................................................................(985)447-7389 E-mail: frederic.brunet34@yahoo.com Ordination Date: June 4, 1960 BUENAFLOR Jr., Rev. Evelio St. Gregory 1005 Williams Ave Houma, LA 70364..............................................................(985)876-2047 Ordination Date: May 24, 1985

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-CCHACKO, I.M.S., Rev. Joseph St. Andrew P.O. Box 310 Amelia, LA 70340...............................................................(985)631-2333 Ordination Date: Dec. 22, 1980 CHACKO, Rev. Vincent St. Joseph Co-Cathedral P.O. Box 966 Thibodaux, LA 70302..........................................................(985)446-1387 E-mail: life@stjoseph-cc.org Ordination Date: May 9, 1980 COLLINS, V.F., Very Rev. Carl P. St. Bernadette Soubirous 409 Funderburk Ave. Houma, LA 70364..............................................................(985)879-1506 Rectory:.............................................................................(985)851-6629 E-mail: ccollins@htdiocese.org Ordination Date: June 8, 1991 CONSTANT, Rev. Van The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament P.O. Box 587 Gibson, LA 70356..............................................................(985)575-3551 Ordination Date: June 12, 1993 CRUZ, Rev. Domingo St. Bridget 100 Highway 311 Schriever, LA 70395 .............................(985)446-6801 or (985)876-7975 Ordination Date: Dec. 1, 1973

Priests

CRUZ, Rev. Robert-Joel Sacred Heart Montegut P. O. Box 2 1111 Hwy. 55 Montegut, LA 70377...........................................................(985)594-5856 Fax ....................................................................................(985)594-8087 Ordination Date: June 8, 1996

-DDANOS, V.F., Very Rev. Dean Francis St. Genevieve 815 Barbier Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)446-5571 Fax ...................................................................................(985)449-1939 Ordination Date: May 4, 1980 DECAL, Rev. Wilfredo G. Sacred Heart 15300 West Main Cut Off, LA 70345...............................................................(985)632-3858 Ordination Date: Dec. 17, 1977 DeLa CRUZ, J.V., Very Rev. Vicente St. Anthony of Padua 3897 Bayou Black Dr Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)872-0922 Ordination Date: Dec. 8, 1990 DIEDERICHS, Rev. Carl St. Lucy 1214 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)879-2632 Ordination Date: May 18, 2002

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Priests

DUGAS, Rev. Scott J. (On duty outside the diocese) Ordination Date: May 21, 1977 -EENGURAIT, Rev. Simon Peter St. Genevieve 815 Barbier Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)446-5571 Fax.....................................................................................(985)449-1939 Ordination Date: May 25, 2013 -FFOLEY, Rev. Brendan P. (Retired) 182 East 110 St. Galliano, LA 70354 ............................................................(985)632-2477 Ordination Date: July 3, 1955 FRATT, Rev. Gregory P. Sacred Heart P.O. Box 632 Morgan City, LA 70381.......................................................(985)385-0770 Cell ....................................................................................(985)258-6811 E-mail: gregoryfratt@gmail.com Ordination Date: June 13, 1998 -G GAUDET, Rev. Alex Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales P.O. Box 4014 Houma, LA 70361..............................................................(985)876-6904 Ordination Date: May 30, 2015

GRECIA, Rev. Rholando T. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 8594 Main St. Houma, LA 70363..............................................................(985)876-7652 E-mail: frholly@yahoo.com Ordination Date: Sept. 8, 1998 -KKERKETTA, I.M.S., Rev. Noas Sacred Heart P.O. Box 632 Morgan City, LA 70381.......................................................(985)385-0770 Cell ....................................................................................(985)228-0798 E-mail: jeeveshims@gmail.com Ordination Date: May 8, 1994 KING, Rev. Stuart (On duty outside the diocese) Ordination Date: May 26, 2012 KURIAKOSE, Rev. Thomas St. Charles Borromeo (PAC) 1237 Highway 665 Montegut, LA 70377.......................................................... (985)594-6801 Ordination Date: Jan. 1, 1983 E-mail: st.charleschurch@att.net KURUVILLA, Rev. Baby St. Lawrence the Martyr 3723 Highway 307 Thibodaux, LA 70301.........................................................(985)633-9431 Ordination Date: May 12, 1990

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux 1220 Aycock St. ~ Houma, LA 70360 Assisi Bridge House: 872-5529 ~ Catholic Community Center: 632-6859 St. Lucy Child Development Center: 876-1246 876-0490: A Catholic Voice for Justice ~ Adoptions & Maternity Assistance Catholic Campaign for Human Development ~ Catholic Housing Services Catholic Relief Services ~ Coastal Entrepreneurs Net to Success Foster Grandparent Program ~ Good Samaritan Food Banks Individual & Family Assistance ~ Matthew 25 Disaster Services Parish Social Ministry ~ Prison Ministry ~ Project Self Help Please consider a donation to our Catholic Charities Endowment which provides funding, in perpetuity, for the charitable works of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

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-LLAZARRA, Rev. Alexis Holy Family P.O. Box 87 Dulac, LA 70353.................................................................(985)563-2325 Fax ...................................................................................(985)563-4980 E-mail: lazarra76@yahoo.com Ordination Date: June 5, 2010 LeCOMPTE, Rev. Glenn (In residence) Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales P.O. Box 4014 Houma, LA 70361..............................................................(985)876-6904 Ordination Date: May 24, 1986 LEDET, Rev. Msgr. Donald L. (Retired) St. Joseph Manor 1201 Cardinal Dr. Apt. L-202 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)227-7399 Ordination Date: May 25, 1963 LE, Rev. Peter Tai (Absent on leave) Ordination Date: June 13, 1998 LEYBLE, Rev. Eric Diocesan Pastoral Center P.O. Box 505 Schriever, LA 70395...........................................................(985)868-7720 Ordination Date: May 26, 2012 LIPARI III, Rev. Jacob St. Bernadette Soubirous 409 Funderburk Ave. Houma, LA 70364..............................................................(985)879-1506 Ordination Date: May 30, 2015

Priests

-MMADDEN, Rev. P.J. St. Hilary of Poitiers 333 Twin Oaks Dr. Raceland, LA 70394...........................................................(985)537-6002 Fax.....................................................................................(985)537-4408 Ordination Date: May 14, 2004 MAHLER, Rev. Clyde J. Holy Cross 2100 Cedar St., Unit 3 Morgan City, LA..................................................................(985)384-3551 Ordination Date: May 22, 1999 MANASE, O.C.D., Rev. Michael St. Charles Borromeo 1985 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)446-6663 Fax ....................................................................................(985)447-3348 Ordination Date: March 14, 1977 MELANCON, Rev. Andre’ St. Thomas Aquinas NSU Box 2051 Thibodaux, LA 70310..........................................................(985)446-6201 Ordination Date: June 4, 2011 -NNAMBUSSERIL, Rev. Thankachan “John” Holy Savior 612 Main St Lockport, LA 70374............................................................(985)532-3533 Ordination Date: Dec. 29, 1993

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Priests

NAQUIN, Rev. Roch R. (Retired) 539 Island Rd. Montegut, LA 70377 ..........................................................(985)594-5144 Cell ...................................................................................(985)790-9249 Fax ....................................................................................(985)594-6960 Ordination Date: June 2, 1962 NGUYEN, Rev. Ty Van St. Ann 4355 Highway 24 Bourg, LA 70343 ...............................................................(985)594-4920 Parish Center......................................................................(985)594-3548 Fax ...................................................................................(985)594-3570 Ordination Date: May 25, 1985 O’BRIEN, Rev. Patrick (Retired) 1 Benmoor Ave. Ballyduff Tralee County, Kerry Republic of Ireland Ordination Date: June 8, 1974

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-PPERKINS, Rev. Charles J. St. Mary’s Nativity 3500 Highway 1 Raceland, LA 70394 ..........................................................(985)537-3204 Fax ...................................................................................(985)537-3235 E-mail: frcperkins@bellsouth.net Ordination Date: Feb. 25, 1978

PILOLA, Rev. Joseph Maria Immacolata 246 Corporate Dr. Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)876-3313 Ordination Date: May 30, 1987 POCHE’, Rev. Danny M. (Retired) P.O. Box 436 Mathews, LA 70375 ..........................................................(985)804-0865 E-mail: dpoche@htdiocese.org Ordination Date: March 4, 1978 -RRAYAPPAN, Rev. Vanathuraj “Raj” Maria Immacolata 246 Corporate Dr. Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)876-3313 E-mail: vrayappan@htdiocese.org Ordination Date: Dec. 27, 2007 REBOSURA II, Rev. Sabino Our Lady of Prompt Succor 529 Highway 20 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)633-2903 Fax ....................................................................................(985)633-9225 Ordination Date: April 22, 1987 RODRIGUE, S.T.L., Very Rev. Joshua Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales P.O. Box 4014 Houma, LA 70361..............................................................(985)876-6904 Ordination Date: Aug. 10, 2002

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ROGERS, Rev. Robert C. St. Louis 2226 Bayou Blue Rd. Houma, LA 70364 .............................................................(985)876-3449 Ordination Date: June 13, 1992 -S-

SABARICOS, Rev. Blair Christ the Redeemer 720 Talbot Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)447-2013 Ordination Date: April 10, 1991 SANTIAGO, Rev. FIorentino F. St. Eloi 1335 Bayou Dularge Rd. Theriot, LA 70397...............................................................(985)872-2946 Fax ....................................................................................(985)872-9961 E-mail: steloichurch@charter.net Ordination Date: Dec. 28, 1978 SEBASTIAN, Rev. Joseph Henry Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow, LA 70357.................................................(985)475-5428 Ordination Date: April 26, 1989 SEMAR, Rev. Mitchel St. Lucy 1214 Aycock St. Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)879-2632 Ordination Date: May 26, 2012

Priests

SILVA, Rev. Caesar A. (Retired) Ordination Date: Dec. 7, 1974 SPEEDY, Rev. Antonio Maria Ordination Date: Dec. 6, 2014

-TTalavera, Rev. Carlos S. Our Lady of the Isle P.O. Box 885 Grand Isle, LA 70358..........................................................(985)787-2385 Ordination Date: May 31, 1997 THIEN, Rev. James Nguyen Van Thanh Gia 711 Magnolia St. Amelia, LA 70340...............................................................(985)631-3194 Ordination Date: June 24, 2008 TIMBRE, Rev. Roland (Retired) Cell ..................................................................................(504) 390-0236 Ordination Date: Dec. 23, 1961 TODD, Rev. Wilmer L. St. Joseph 5232 Hwy. 56 Chauvin, LA 70344................................(985)594-5859 or (985)594-5850 E-mail: willietodd@juno.com Ordination Date: Dec. 21, 1963

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Priests

TOUPS, Rev. Mark Christ the Redeemer 720 Talbot Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)447-2013 Cell ....................................................................................(985)696-5020 Fax ....................................................................................(985)447-4422 Seminarian Office................................................................(985)850-3148 Fax:.......................................................(985)850-3248 or (985)850-3217 E-mail: mtoups@htdiocese.org Ordination Date: May 26, 2001 TRAN, Rev. Mike Annunziata 2011 Acadian Dr. Houma, LA 70363..............................................................(985)876-2971 Fax.....................................................................................(985)868-6414 Ordination Date: Aug. 10, 2002 TREGRE, Rev. Joseph St. Joseph P.O. Box 519 Galliano, LA 70354.............................................................(985)632-7321 Ordination Date: May 26, 2012 TU TRAN, Rev. Joseph (In residence) Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales P.O. Box 4014 Houma, LA 70361..............................................................(985)876-6904 Ordination Date: May 22, 1999

-VVARGHESE, Rev. Josekutty (Joe) St. Lawrence 2128 Bull Run Rd. Schriever, LA 70395...........................................................(985)448-2165 E-mail: saintlawch@htdiocese.org Ordination Date: May 12, 1992 VARUGHESE, Rev. Joseph St. Joseph Co-Cathedral 721 Canal Blvd.

Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)446-1387 E-mail: life@stjoseph-cc.org Ordination Date: April 11, 1994

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VELASCO, Rev. Romeo Canales St. Hilary of Poitiers 333 Twin Oaks Dr. Raceland, LA 70394...........................................................(985)537-6002 Ordination Date: June 14, 1998 VILLAMOR, Rev. Ronilo Our Lady of the Rosary P.O. Box 10 Larose, LA 70373 .................................................. (985)693-3433 Ext. 27 Rectory .............................................................................(985)693-8850 Fax ...................................................................................(985)693-7551 E-mail: frav1432003@yahoo.com VILLARRUBIA Jr., Rev. Roger E. (Retired) (In residence) Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 8594 Main St. Houma, LA 70363..............................................................(985)876-7652 Cell ...................................................................................(985)232-7366 Send mail to: 2908 Creole Dr. Houma, LA 70364 Ordination Date: May 22, 1999

Year of Mercy Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved.

Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.

Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified.

You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

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DEACON JAMES HOPKINS (Jan. 5, 1999)

REV. KASIMIR CHMIELEWSKI (May 31, 1977)

REV. ALBERT RICHARDSON III (May 20, 1999)

REV. KERMIT TRAHAN (Jan. 19, 1979)

REV. MICHAEL W. FINNEGAN (Aug. 5, 1999)

REV. ANTHONY ROUSSO (June 2, 1982)

REV. MSGR. GEORGE LANDRY (Dec. 2, 2000)

REV. CLEMENS SCHNEIDER (June 9, 1982)

REV. MSGR. PHILIP L. WHITNEY (Dec. 5, 2000)

REV. ANTOINE LEMIRE (April 17, 1983)

REV. JEROME WEBER (Jan. 31, 2001)

REV. PATRICK CURRAN (Jan. 6, 1984)

REV. JOHN CAO (Feb. 26, 2002)

REV. HENRY NAQUIN (May 22, 1985)

REV. STANISLAUS J. MANIKOWSKI (July 2, 2002)

REV. ADRIAN CAILLOUET (June 15, 1988)

DEACON JAMES DIDIER SR. (Aug. 27, 2002)

REV. MSGR. TJEBBE BEKEMA (Sept. 23, 1988)

DEACON KURT DOMANGUE (Feb. 12, 2003)

DEACON PAUL W. LEFORT (July 31, 1990)

REV. DOM TE POL (April 10, 2003)

REV. MSGR. JOHN KELLER (July 28, 1991)

REV. EDWIN DEANE, O.F.M. (June 12, 2003)

REV. WILLIAM FLEMING (Sept. 22, 1991)

REV. VICTOR TOTH (Aug. 8, 2003)

DEACON SALVADOR A. FESI (Nov. 19, 1991)

REV. LEOPOLD SKOROGOD, O.F.M. (Sept. 14, 2003)

DEACON CLEVELAND J. MARCEL SR. (May 9, 1992)

DEACON HAROLD KURTZ (Nov. 6, 2004)

DEACON MICHAEL G. SEGURA (May 23, 1995)

DEACON PAUL LEGENDRE (Jan. 27, 2005)

REV. HENRY MAMO (Dec. 8, 1995)

REV. MSGR. JOHN L. NEWFIELD (Nov. 11, 2005)

REV. RICHARD HEMENWAY (March 30, 1996)

REV. PETER H. BREWERTON (Feb. 19, 2006)

REV. KILIAN HUBER, O.F.M. (Aug. 15, 1996)

REV. MSGR. WILLIAM KONINKX (Feb. 27, 2006)

REV. MSGR. ROLAND J. BOUDREAUX (Nov. 20, 1998)

REV. NGHIA HUU DINH (Jan. 16, 2007)

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DIRECTOR Deacon Douglas Authement 123 Fane St. Houma, LA 70364 .............................................................(985)876-0842 ANDRY, Deacon Malcolm Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 3006 Spruce Cir. Houma, LA 70363..............................................................(985)872-4792 Cell.....................................................................................(985)226-2031 Office..................................................................................(985)532-6206 (Wife) Ellen AUTHEMENT, Deacon Douglas Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales P.O. Box 3350 Houma, LA 70361 Home and Office.................................................................(985)876-0842 Fax.....................................................................................(985)746-5846 (Wife) Una AYZINNE, Deacon Ambrose St. Joseph Co-Cathedral P.O. Box 5001 Thibodaux, LA 70302-5001................................................(985)441-2222 (Wife) Linda BASCLE, Deacon Daniel St. Eloi 1370 Dr. Beatrous Rd. Theriot, LA 70397...............................................................(985)873-7277 (Wife) Enid

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Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)876-3386 Cell.....................................................................................(985)688-4684 Office..................................................................................(985)876-2060 E-mail: brentbergeron1957@yahoo.com (Wife) Roxanne BLAKE, Deacon Daniel St. Joseph Co-Cathedral 143 Cascade Dr. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)633-5448 Cell.....................................................................................(985)859-3286 (Wife) Barbara BONNAFFEE III, Deacon Vic Central Catholic High School 2100 Cedar St., Unit 1 Morgan City, LA 70380.......................................................(985)385-5372 Cell ....................................................................................(985)519-5845 Fax ....................................................................................(985)385-3444 (Wife) Diane BOURG Jr., Deacon Raymond Annunziata 231 Cenac St. Houma, LA 70364..............................................................(985)872-2141 Office..................................................................................(985)532-3319 (Wife) Mary

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DRAGNA, Deacon Andrew J. (Retired) Holy Cross 1607 Elm St. Morgan City, LA 70380.......................................................(985)384-3769 DUNCKELMAN, Deacon William H. St. Thomas Aquinas 3001 Creole Dr. Houma, LA 70364 Cell.....................................................................................(985)688-9851 Fax.....................................................................................(985)580-8122 E-mail: williamdunckelman@gmail.com DUPLANTIS, Deacon Lloyd St. Bridget 116 Ponderosa Ln. Gray, LA 70359..................................................................(985)855-3127 (Wife) Faie DUPRE, Deacon Dennis St. Gregory 1001 Wright Ave. Houma, LA 70364..............................................................(985)872-2816 (Wife) Carolyn DUTHU, Deacon James C. (Retired) 102 Clayton Dr. Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)870-0465 FANGUY, Deacon Harold Holy Family 313 Swan Ave. Houma, LA 70363..............................................................(985)872-6415 E-mail: holyfamilychurch@msn.com (Wife) Diane

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LECOMPTE, Deacon Jesse St. Anthony 221 Lynwood Dr. Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)868-1984 (Wife) Dianna LINER, Deacon Linwood Associate Director, Personnel Permanent Diaconate 1300 Honduras St. Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)868-5126 Cell:....................................................................................(985)856-6533 E-mail: nornlyn@att.net LIRETTE, Deacon Joey St. Ann 4009 Llano Dr. Bourg, LA 70343 Cell.....................................................................................(985)804-4935 E-mail: joeyl56@yahoo.com MARTS, Deacon Melvin Director, Shalom Catholic Ministries 13835 East Main St. Larose, LA 70373-2162......................................................(985)798-5101 MATTINGLY, Deacon John C. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 104 Desiles Dr. Houma, LA 70363..............................................................(985)876-6580 Cell.....................................................................................(985)852-0089 Office..................................................................................(985)223-9237 E-mail: john.mattingly@tbsmith.com (Wife) Kathy PITRE, Deacon Jeff Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Golden Meadow St. Joseph, Galliano P.O. Box 307 Cut Off, LA 70345 Cell.....................................................................................(985)637-6705 E-mail: jpitre@htdiocese.org (Wife) Gail PORCHE, Deacon Glenn St. Eloi 750 Vice Rd. Houma, LA 70363..............................................................(985)868-5667 (Wife) Marylin PRESTENBACK, Deacon Chris A. Maria Immacolata 104 Cactus Dr. Bourg, LA 70343................................................................(985)876-6614 Cell.....................................................................................(985)860-0120 E-mail: cprestenback@htdioese.org (Wife) Katherine RIVETTE, Deacon Gerald St. Bernadette Soubirous 606 Natalie Dr. Houma, LA 70364-2355.....................................................(985)226-3204 E-mail: grivette@htdiocese.org (Wife) Laura UZEE, Deacon Dickey (Retired) St. Mary’s Nativity 3182 Hwy. 1 Raceland, LA 70394...........................................................(985)537-3732 (Wife) Joyce WEIGAND Jr., Deacon Joseph Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales 1382 W. Main St. Schriever, LA 70395...........................................................(985)448-1655 Office..................................................................................(985)876-3071 (Wife) Tegwyn

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Sisters (Alphabetical listing by surname) CENTANNI, M.S.C., Sister Carmelita Pastoral Center P. O. Box 505 Schriver, LA 70395.............................................................(985)850-3172 DUPREE, O.P., Sister Mary Elizabeth Dominican Contemplative Sisters Monastery of the Heart of Jesus 155 Church St. Lockport, LA 70374 ...........................................................(985)532-2411 EFFATA, M.T., Suor Maria Teresa Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 8594 Main St. Houma, LA 70363..............................................................(985)876-7652 LETIZIA, M.V., Suor V. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 8594 Main St. Houma, LA 70363..............................................................(985)876-7652 LINDEE, O.P., Sister Lauren St. Genevieve 815 Barbier Ave. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)446-5127 Cell.....................................................................................(985)227-6634 E-mail: llindee@htdiocese.org LUU, F.M.S.R., Sister Mary John of the Cross Trang Thi Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 803 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)449-0403 MIRE, C.S.J., Sister Miriam Therese 1017 Ansley Pl. Ct. Houma, LA 70360.................................(985)879-4363 or (985)872-0922 E-mail: ldusse@bellsouth.net MULRY, S.H.Sp., Sister Carmelita Sisters of the Holy Spirit P.O. Box 2866 Houma, LA 70361..............................................................(985)879-1561 Website: www.lcckids.org E-mail: kblanchard@lcckids.org NGUYEN, F.M.S.R., Sister Mary Bernadette Trang-Tien Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 803 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)449-0403 NGUYEN, F.M.S.R., Sister Mary Gemma Thu Mai Thi Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 803 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)449-0403 NGUYEN, F.M.S.R., Sister Mary Immaculata Man Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 803 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)449-0403 NGUYEN, F.M.S.R., Sister Marie Rose Thu-Van Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 803 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)449-0403 O’CONNELL, S.H.Sp., Sister Rosario Sisters of the Holy Spirit P.O. Box 2866 Houma, LA 70361 .............................................................(985)879-1561 Website: www.lcckids.org E-mail: kblanchard@lcckids.org PHAM, F.M.S.R., Sister Mary Florentia Hue Thi Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 803 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)449-0403 74 Catholic Directory 2015

POYNOT, C.S.J., Sister Diane 618 Ansley Place Ct. Houma, LA 70360..............................................................(985)262-8665 Cell:....................................................................................(985)804-1034 SALAZAR, M.C.S.H., Sister Antonieta 150 Shady Arbors Cir. Apt. 28A Houma, LA 70360.............................. (985)850-3120 and (985)850-3133 Fax: ...................................................................................(985)850-3232 SANTIAGO, M.C.S.H., Sister Eufemia 150 Shady Arbors Cir. Apt. 28A Houma, LA 70360.............................. (985)850-3120 and (985)850-3133 Fax:....................................................................................(985)850-3232 SERRANO, M.C.S.H., Sister Silvia 150 Shady Arbors Cir. Apt. 28A Houma, LA 70360.............................. (985)850-3120 and (985)850-3133 Fax.....................................................................................(985)850-3232 SIRACUSA, O.S.B., Sister Catherine Sacred Heart Church 2403 Elm St. Morgan City, LA 70380.......................................................(985)384-3975 SONA, O.P., Sister Mary Imelda Dominican Contemplative Sisters Monastery of the Heart of Jesus 155 Church St. Lockport, LA 70374............................................................(985)532-2411 TRAN, F.M.S.R., Sister Mary Assumpta Thien Oanh Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 803 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)449-0403 VU, F.M.S.R., Sister Mary Benedict Son Thi Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 803 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)449-0403

Brothers HOTSTREAM, S.C., Brother John E.D. White Catholic High School 175 St. Joseph St. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)447-4354 McGINITY, S.C., Brother Patrick E.D. White Catholic High School 175 St. Joseph St. Thibodaux, LA 70301..........................................................(985)447-4354

Diocesan History

Houma-Thibodaux 1699-2013

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux’s colorful history dates far beyond 1977 when it was officially established.

The first record of exploration in the area was in 1699, when the French explorer and colonizer Bienville explored Bayou Lafourche, visiting the Washa Indian Villages.

The Houma-Thibodaux-Morgan City area was settled by peoples of many various cultures over the centuries.

The Houmas Indians moved into the Lafourche country, black slaves were imported in large numbers in Louisiana by the Company of the West (Indies), and the Chitimacha Indians moved in the Lafourche country.

German families from the Rhineland and Switzerland settled the German Coast (St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes) and some migrated to the Lafourche country. The Germans were followed, as settlers in this land, by the large group of Acadians who were expelled from their home in Acadia (Nova Scotia).

Spanish immigrants, many from the Canary Islands, came to Louisiana in the 1770s, some settling in the Lafourche country.

In the 1800s, Anglo-Saxon immigrants from east of the Mississippi came in increasing numbers to the Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne area.

With the 1820s there came a great influx of slaves to sugar plantations in the Lafourche-Terrebonne area.

During a 30-year period, 1880 to 1910, Italian families from southern Italy and Sicily came to Louisiana to work on the sugar cane plantations.

In the 1970s, Vietnamese refugees settled in the area surrounding Morgan City, Houma and Thibodaux.

As all of these ethnic groups settled along the bayous, they established churches and found livelihoods in the sugar cane, seafood and oilfield industries.

Father Charles M. Menard was appointed vicar of St. Joseph’s parish in 1842. This was the beginning of the extensive missionary work to be done by “Pere Menard,” who came to be known as “The Apostle of Bayou Lafourche.” He would found the majority of church parishes which comprise the diocese today.

Pere Menard led his faithful through the Yellow Fever Epidemic, the Civil War which came to Thibodaux, a hurricane and tidal wave that destroyed Last Island leaving many casualties from Lafourche and Terrebonne, and the fierce hurricane of 1893 which destroyed the community known as Cheniere Caminada.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux was established by Pope Paul VI in March, 1977, and the Most Reverend

Warren L. Boudreaux, Bishop of Beaumont, TX, was named the first Ordinary. He was installed on June 5, 1977.

The diocese was formed with 36 church parishes and 14 Catholic schools already in place.

The Clarion Herald, the archdiocesan newspaper of New Orleans, published the first issue of its HoumaThibodaux edition the year the diocese was established.

During that eventful year, Central Catholic High School in Morgan City became a diocesan high school, and the Chancery building at 1220 Aycock St. in Houma was dedicated by Bishop Boudreaux, followed by an open house.

The Diocesan Clergy Council was formed in 1978. On Aug. 7, 1978, Pope Paul VI, who had established the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux just a little over a year earlier, died. Pope John Paul I was installed as pontiff on Sept. 3, and died after only one month in office.

Pope John Paul II was elected pontiff. He was the first non-Italian pope since 1593.

Locally, the Mission of Sacred Heart in Stephensville, LA, became a part of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in 1979. The mission name has since been changed to St. Rosalie in honor of longtime caretaker, Mrs. Rosalie Crochet.

The year 1980 was filled with firsts. The first diocesan school board was established, the first issue of the Bayou Catholic was published and the first annual Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal was announced

by Bishop Boudreaux.

A Vietnamese parish, Thanh Gia (Holy Family) was established in 1981 in Amelia. A new monastery of Dominican cloistered nuns was established in the diocese, also in 1981.

Bishop Boudreaux officiated groundbreaking ceremonies for the Archives Building on the Nicholls State University campus during 1982. The Historical Research Center was dedicated by Bishop Boudreaux in 1983.

A new parish was established in Thibodaux in 1983, with the name Christ the Redeemer.

A retreat center was opened in the diocese in 1985.

Local artists donated more than 100 paintings and other works of art to be displayed in the retreat center.

A dedication ceremony for the Lumen Christi Retreat Center was held on June 2, 1985.

Hurricane Juan inflicted massive damage from flooding in many areas of the diocese in 1985.

An addition to the Lumen Christi Retreat Center was dedicated on Jan. 18, 1986, the Father Souby

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Diocesan History Building (a youth retreat facility).

In that same year, Bishop Boudreaux issued a policy to rid the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux of all gambling and fairs as a means of church support. St. Lucy parish in Houma and St. Luke parish in Thibodaux were reestablished.

The former TBW Building, located on Hwy. 311 in Schriever, adjacent to Lumen Christi Retreat Center, was purchased in 1986 for the new Chancery office. The following year the Chancery was opened and dedicated

by Bishop Boudreaux. The open house coincided with Bishop Boudreaux’s 25th anniversary as a bishop and the 10th anniversary of the diocese.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux began broadcasting locally-originated shows and programs from the Catholic Television Network of America (CTNA) in 1987.

A new church, administration offices and a rectory were blessed for Christ the Redeemer in Thibodaux in 1987. The next year, the new Maria Immacolata Church and administration building was blessed and dedicated.

The LaSalette Fathers left the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux after more than 50 years of service due to a lack of priest personnel in their order during 1988.

Bishop Boudreaux celebrated his 30th anniversary as bishop, 50th anniversary as priest and the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, its 15th anniversary in the year 1992.

In August of 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit the area causing damage primarily to the Morgan City area and lower Terrebonne Parish.

On Dec. 29, 1992, Bishop Boudreaux officially announced the acceptance of his retirement and the appointment of the bishop-designate Michael Jarrell.

With the beginning of 1993 came news of two diocesan school closures, Sacred Heart Elementary School in Morgan City and St. Hilary Elementary School in Mathews.

Bishop Michael Jarrell was ordained and installed bishop of the Houma-Thibodaux diocese at ceremonies on March 4, 1993, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

That year, Bishop Jarrell appointed diocesan officials and created a Bishop’s Cabinet.

In 1994, Bishop Jarrell restated and clarified the ban on fairs and fundraisers for church support in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

The year 1995 brought some progress and some sadness to the diocese. The outlook for Catholic schools in the diocese was considered in a long-range strategic plan, Bishop Boudreaux released his autobiography entitled Memoirs of a Cajun Bishop, while Father Robert Melancon was accused of improper behavior with a minor. Bishop Jarrell visited parishes most affected by the accusation.

In 1996, two parishes, Christ the Redeemer and St. John the Evangelist parishes in Thibodaux, were the first to be linked as part of the pastoral staffing plan of the diocese. Bishop Jarrell released his pastoral on Catholic schools that same year.

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sisters serving in the diocese in 1997. This order had existed in Thibodaux since before the Civil War, staffing the girls’ school and St. Joseph Hospital.

On October 6, 1997, the diocese mourned the passing of Bishop Boudreaux who died at the age of 79. His body was waked at the four corners of the diocese as he had willed.

This same year the Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal took on a new name and look. It was renamed the Annual Bishop’s Appeal.

In 1998, St. Patrick in Gibson and St. Lawrence in Chacahoula merged into one parish. It was the first and only merge of its kind in the diocese to date. The two parishes took on the name of St. Lawrence.

Also in 1998, RENEW 2000 began in the diocese as small sharing groups which met seasonally until Pentecost 2000; however, the meeting of small Christian communities carries on to the present.

At the beginning of 2000, the Bayou Catholic newspaper took on a new look with a fresh layout, more color and a larger variety of columnists and features. Also, that year, Msgr. James B. Songy’s book Questions and Answers for Catholics was released.

Also, that year, Internet users were able to access the new diocesan website online.

In June of 2000, 4,000 faithful turned out for a festive, ecumenical celebration of music, song, drama and speech at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center to celebrate Pentecost 2000.

The entire year of 2002 was filled with celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the diocese with its

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In spring 2002, the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma underwent a major restoration, which was completed in time for the diocesan 25th anniversary Mass in June.

In April of the 25th anniversary year, the book Celebrating Faith Along the Bayous, a pictorial and historical book on the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, was released.

On Sept. 26, 2002, Tropical Storm Isidore dumped 12 inches of rain on Aycock Street in Houma damaging St. Lucy Church and Child Development Center.

Hurricane Lili flooded the areas of Grand Caillou, Montegut, Golden Meadow and Pointe-aux-Chenes when it made landfall on Oct. 3, 2002.

In response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux set up a Child Protection Contact Line on Nov. 4, 2002.

At a press conference at the Pastoral Center on Nov. 8, 2002, it was announced that Bishop Michael Jarrell, the Second Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, had been appointed as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette.

Twenty-six Papal Awards and 158 Bishop’s Medals were presented by Bishop Michael Jarrell to outstanding lay men and women of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales on Nov. 24, 2002.

A draft of the diocesan policy for the Protection of

Children and Young People was submitted for review to all parishioners of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux on Dec. 5, 2002.

Bishop Michael Jarrell was installed as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette on Dec. 18, 2002, at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in Lafayette.

Msgr. Joseph N. Latino was elected as diocesan administrator on Dec. 19, 2002. As administrator, he was charged with the responsibility of overseeing the operations of the diocese until a new bishop could be elected.

On Jan. 11, 2003, at a press conference at the St. Francis de Sales rectory, the announcement was made that Msgr. Latino had been appointed the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Jackson, MS. Msgr. James Songy was appointed apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, effective Jan. 20, 2003. Msgr. Songy replaced bishopdesignate Latino.

Also in January 2003, Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma announced that they were moving to the president-principal model of administration for the school year 2003-2004.

At a press conference at the diocesan Pastoral Center on Aug. 1, 2003, it was announced that Bishop Sam G. Jacobs of the Diocese of Alexandria had been appointed as the Third Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

Capacity crowds were in attendance at both St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux and the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales for the evening prayer service and installation Mass for Bishop Jacobs on Oct. 9

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Msgr. James B. Songy was appointed vicar general of the diocese in October 2003. Bishop Jacobs decreed the enactment of a revised “Policy for the Protection of Children and Young People,” which became effective Oct. 24, 2003.

In November 2003, all diocesan employees and volunteers who work with or have contact with children and young adults in the church parishes, schools and institutions of the diocese attended educational training workshops concerning safe environments for young people.

Father Jay L. Baker was appointed vicar general of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux effective Dec. 15, 2003. He replaced Msgr. James B. Songy who was serving in that capacity since October.

On Dec. 12, 2003, at a press conference at the St. Joseph Co-Cathedral rectory in Thibodaux, the appointment of Father Oscar A. Solis as Titular Bishop of Urci and Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, CA, was announced. He was the first Filipino-American to be ordained a bishop in the United States.

A special liturgy was celebrated at St. Lucy Church in Houma in May 2004 upon the completion of extensive renovations that the church underwent following flooding from Tropical Storm Isidore in September 2002.

In September 2004, church parishes across the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux were getting ready for “The Diocesan Census of 2005.” Every parish of the diocese conducted a census in the spring of 2005.

Also in September 2004, the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic ended their service to Holy Family Church parish in Grand Caillou, where they had been serving for the past 65 years.

Over 150,000 people died in the Indian Ocean Tsunami disaster on Dec. 26, 2004. A special collection was taken up in the diocese for the Tsunami victims.

Over $155,000 was sent to Catholic Relief Services, the largest amount ever collected for a disaster from the diocese, as of that date.

Following the completion of an audit by the Gavin Group, Inc., it was announced in January 2005 that the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux was fully compliant with all articles of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

Six soldiers of the Houma-based Black Sheep Company of the National Guard were killed in Iraq January 2005. The six men were honored at a prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales the same month.

The diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry was formed in February 2005, with Father Nelson Restrepo named as its first director.

The Knights of Peter Claver Father John Grooten Council No. 126 was recognized during a Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Morgan City in February 2005 for its faithful presence in Morgan City for over 50 years.

Pope John Paul II died April 2, 2005, at the age of 84. His funeral was celebrated April 8, at St. Peter’s 78 Catholic Directory 2015

Square. The faithful of the diocese mourned the death of Pope John Paul II through prayers, prayer services and Masses. Hundreds of people gathered to remember the late pope at a memorial Mass celebrated by Bishop Jacobs at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales.

Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger of Germany was chosen as the successor to John Paul II on April 19, 2005, and took the name Benedict XVI. Bishop Jacobs issued a pastoral letter on “The Year of the Eucharist” in April 2005.

In May 2005, the Bayou Confirmation committee presented the new confirmation program to confirmation coordinators, catechists and pastors from throughout the diocese. Confirmation students of the diocese will now have more complete confirmation training through their 11th grade year.

In honor of the Year of the Eucharist a special eucharistic procession was held in Houma on the feast of Corpus Christi on May 29, 2005.

In August 2005, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille celebrated 150 years of dedicated service. Locally, four Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille minister to the people of the diocese in the areas of healthcare and social ministries.

On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Floodwaters left thousands homeless in New Orleans.

People of the diocese provided much needed comfort and support to those affected by the storm. Emergency shelters were set up throughout the diocese to care for evacuees locally. Catholic schools of the diocese welcomed hundreds of students who were displaced by the hurricane.

Hurricane Rita made landfall along the Louisiana/ Texas border on Sept. 24, 2005. Thousands of residents along lower Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes within the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux were forced to flee the floodwaters to shelters at area high schools and recreation centers. Hurricane Rita’s floodwaters devastated thousands of homes in the southern portion of the diocese.

A Mass marking the closing of the Year of the Eucharist was celebrated on Oct. 23, 2005, at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales.

The diocese launched a conference ministry in November 2005. The vision for this ministry is to host events, conferences and gatherings that will provide solid teachings, testimonies, praise and worship, music and fellowship with other Catholics in the same age or peer group.

St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux underwent a major restoration during 2005. The project, which took over five months, was completed just in time for Christmas Masses.

As of January 2006, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux had received $5,903,387 in response to the needs of the area after the unprecedented back-to-back hurricanes that devastated much of the Gulf South.

The first Women of God Conference was held Feb. 3-5, 2006, at Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma.

In March 2006, the Franciscans of St. John the Baptist Province, who had been serving the people of Houma at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church parish since 1986 and St. Lucy Church parish since 1997, returned the care of the parishes to the

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A Sesquicentennial Jubilee Mass marking 150 years of Catholic education in Thibodaux was celebrated in March 2006 at E.D. White Catholic High School in Thibodaux.

The first Steubenville on the Bayou youth conference was held on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux in June 2006. The event attracted 2,500 youth and adults.

In June 2006, E.D. White Catholic High School in Thibodaux announced that it was moving to the president-principal model of administration effective for the 2006-2007 school year.

Bishop Jacobs delivered a pastoral letter in March 2007 in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the Diocese of Houma Thibodaux. The pastoral, entitled “Be Renewed to Renew” set the tone for the vision and spiritual renewal strived for in the diocese.

In March 2007, the first of the yearlong celebrations in conjunction with the 30th anniversary, the Diocesan Leadership Conference, was held on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. Approximately 400 diocesan employees and parish leaders attended the event. Msgr. Raymond East, a nationally recognized speaker serving as the executive director of the Office of Black Catholics and vicar for evangelization for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was the keynote speaker of the conference, which featured workshops, prayer, food and fellowship. Every diocesan office set up a booth at the conference to provide parish leaders with information about the services provided by the office.

Other diocesan events which took place during the 30th anniversary year included an Evening Prayer Service at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux on Monday, June 4, and a diocesan Anniversary Mass on Tuesday, June 5 at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma with music provided by a special diocesan multi-ethnic choir.

An Open House at the Pastoral Center and Lumen Christi Retreat Center in Schriever was held in October, and a eucharistic procession from St. Luke Catholic Church to St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux marked the closing of the diocesan 30th anniversary year.

In September 2007 the diocesan Office of Religious Education implemented its new Adult Faith Formation Program. Bishop Jacobs issues a pastoral letter entitled “A Time to Pray for Wisdom, Love and Guidance” concerning the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” which had been issued by the USCCB. Bishop Jacobs designated 2008 as the “Year of the Family” in the diocese. The Sisters of Mount Carmel celebrated 175 years of ministry in Louisiana in 2008.

Also, in 2008 the diocese launched a revitalized, more interactive website.

Pope Benedict XVI made his first trip as pope to the United States in April 2008.

The first diocesan wellness celebration and health fair was held at the Pastoral Center in May 2008.

Hurricane Gustav made landfall near Cocodrie Sept.

1, 2008, causing widespread damage to the coastal areas. Two weeks after Hurricane Gustav made landfall, Hurricane Ike brushed the coastline and

flooded hundreds of homes in low lying areas of the diocese.

Bishop Jacobs declared 2009 as the “Year of the Word” in the diocese. The first Junior High Faith Experience sponsored by the diocesan Office of Youth Ministry was held in January 2009 at St. Hilary Church parish in Mathews. Approximately 340 youth and adults were in attendance.

The groundbreaking for the expansion of the Pastoral Center building project was held February 2009. The addition will include a meeting facility with a maximum capacity of about 400 people and administrative offices that will house approximately 10-12 staff.

Catholic Social Services changed its name to Catholic Charities Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in March 2009, in order to better take advantage of the recognition Catholic Charities USA received in recent years for its excellent work.

On June 12, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI named Bishop Gregory M. Aymond, a native of New Orleans, as archbishop of New Orleans.

Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed June 19, 2009, to June 19, 2010, as the Year for Priests, a time of special focus on the world’s Catholic priests. Locally, priests across the diocese were honored at various events.

The diocese sponsored a new monthly lunchtime speaker series entitled “Food for the Journey.” Priests of the diocese were featured as speakers.

A ministry of Catholic presence was instituted at the Southland Mall in Houma during the months of November and December 2009.

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Diocesan History The pastoral center expansion dedication was held Jan. 31, 2010. Bishop Sam G. Jacobs blessed the addition to the pastoral center which was named in honor of Bishop Michael Jarrell, the Second Bishop of the diocese.

The New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, FL, on Feb. 7, 2010.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux became the first diocese in the State of Louisiana to receive diocesan accreditation for its quality school system from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission in March 2010.

The Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, killing 11 workers and unleashing millions of gallons of crude oil for several months.

Lumen Christi Retreat Center in Schriever celebrated its 25th anniversary in June 2010.

Bishop Sam G. Jacobs appointed Deacon Jim Swiler as the new chancellor of the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux in July 2010.

In December 2010 Bishop Jacobs announced in a Pastoral Letter that the year 2011 would be a “Year of Reconciliation” in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

In June 2011, after 24 years as superintendent of Catholic Schools, Sister Immaculata Paisant, M.S.C., left the diocese, thus bringing to an end a 141-year presence of the Marianites of the Holy Cross in the area which now comprises the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux.

Archbishop Philip M. Hannan of New Orleans died Sept. 29, 2011, at age 98. He was instrumental in the formation of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in 1977.

Bishop Sam G. Jacobs declared a Year of New Evangelization which began Jan. 1, 2012, and ended Oct. 11, 2012.

Bayou Catholic debuted its new magazine in February 2012. The monthly magazine, which includes new features, high quality photos and a modern layout, is delivered to all church parishes and schools, as well as some local businesses in the diocese.

The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana was established in March 2012 as a nonprofit organization to promote, encourage and assist individuals, families and businesses in giving to Catholic entities in South Louisiana.

A $10.3 million building project which benefited Holy Cross Church and School and Central Catholic High School in Morgan City culminated with the dedication and blessing of the facilities Aug. 22, 2012.

Bishop Sam G. Jacobs issued a pastoral letter on the Year of Faith, October 2012.

Kateri Tekakwitha was canonized Oct. 21, 2012, bringing joy to the many Native Americans in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

The former St. Francis de Sales Convent in Houma became a house of discernment. The “Borromeo House at the Convent” began housing men in formal discernment for the priesthood.

Sister Paula Richard, O.P., died Nov. 9, 2012, at age 89. She served the diocese in several capacities since its establishment in 1977. Sister Paula has been called a 80 Catholic Directory 2015

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Msgr. James B. Songy, died Dec. 5, 2012. He was one of the founding fathers of the diocese. He served in many capacities including chancellor, vicar general and apostolic administrator.

In January 2013 the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in Thibodaux celebrated 100 years of continuous service to the area.

Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation Feb. 11, 2013.

Pope Francis I is elected as pope March 13, 2013. He is the first pope from the Americas, and the first from the Jesuit order.

The diocese launched HTeNews, its latest communication tool which contains a weekly message from the bishop, religious news from the Vatican and also up-to-date announcements of events in the diocese.

The Guadalupan Missionary Sisters of the Holy Spirit left the diocese in June 2013 after serving the Hispanic community for six years.

Bayou Catholic magazine was chosen by the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada as the best diocesan magazine in North America for the 2013 award year.

The Hispanic community in Morgan City celebrated 50 years of ministry there in September 2013.

Missionary Catechists of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, a Mexican community of women religious with a United States province in Victoria, TX, began ministering in the five Hispanic centers in the diocese in September 2013.

On Sept. 23, 2013, Pope Francis I accepted the resignation of Bishop Sam G. Jacobs and named Auxiliary Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of New Orleans as the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

Bishop Shelton J. Fabre was installed Oct. 30 at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales.

Bayou Catholic magazine was chosen by the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada as the best diocesan magazine in North America for the 2014 award year.

Bishop Shelton J. Fabre blesses the new Chapel of the Good Shepherd at the Pastoral Center in Schriever August 2014.

Bishop Shelton J. Fabre issued a pastoral letter on the Sacrament of Confirmation, January 2015.

Pope Francis named Franciscan Father Fernand Cheri, a native of New Orleans, as auxiliary bishop of New Orleans. He was ordained March 23, 2015.

Pope Francis proclaimed the 2015-2016 extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy as a time for all Catholics to spend more time practicing the corporal works of mercy.

Pope Francis issued an encyclical, “Laudato Si’ on Care for Our Common Home,” June 18, 2015.

Bayou Catholic magazine received first place for General Excellence in the Special Interest and Free Publications division from the Louisiana Press Association for the 2015 award year.

Deacon Jim Swiler, chancellor for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux since July 2010, died Friday, June 26, 2015.

Index to the Directory -AAccounting and Finance........................................................................13 Administration Ministries, Department of.................................................9 Adoptions, Maternity & Reunion Counseling..........................................10 Advertisers, Index to.............................................................................82 ANAWIM (Women’s Vocation Group).....................................................19 Annunziata Church, Houma...................................................................36 Archives...............................................................................................10 Assembly of Deacons...........................................................................10 Assisi Bridge House..............................................................................10 Attorneys, Diocesan (Legal Services)....................................................16 -BBayou Catholic...................................................................................... 10 Bishop’s Cabinet.....................................................................................7 Bishop’s Coat of Arms............................................................................6 Bishop’s Office........................................................................................7 Black Catholic Ministry..........................................................................10 Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Gibson.......................................................58 Brothers................................................................................................74 Building Commission, Diocesan............................................................10 Building and Construction.....................................................................10 -CCampus Ministry...................................................................................10 Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales, Houma..............................................22 Catholic Campaign for Human Development..........................................10 Catholic Chaplains................................................................................58 Catholic Charismatic Renewal...............................................................10 Catholic Charities..................................................................................10 Catholic Community Center...................................................................11 Catholic Daughters of the Americas.......................................................11 Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana.................................................11 Catholic Housing Services.....................................................................11 Catholic Relief Services.........................................................................11 Catholic Schools Office...................................................................11, 51 Cemeteries Office..................................................................................11 Central Catholic High School, Morgan City.............................................51 C.E.N.T.S. Microenterprise.....................................................................12 Chancellor..............................................................................................7 Chancellor’s Office..................................................................................7 Chancery Office (See Pastoral Center) ..................................................12 Child and Youth Protection.....................................................................12 Christ the Redeemer Church, Thibodaux................................................47 Clergy and Religious, Department of........................................................9 Coats of Arms, Diocesan.........................................................................6 Come, Lord Jesus!................................................................................12 Communications Office.........................................................................12 Computer Operations/Technology..........................................................12 Conference Office.................................................................................12 Consultors, College of.............................................................................7 Continuing Education of the Clergy........................................................12 Coordinator of Administration Ministries..................................................7 Coordinator for Clergy and Religious........................................................7 Coordinator of Formation Ministries.........................................................7 Coordinator of Social Ministries...............................................................7 Curia, Diocesan Departments of the........................................................9 Cursillo Movement................................................................................13 -DDeacons, Permanent.............................................................................70 Deanery Organization............................................................................20 Deans (Vicars Forane)...........................................................................20 Diocesan Disaster Services...................................................................13 Diocesan Finance Council.....................................................................13 Diocesan Pastoral Center......................................................................16 Diocesan School Advisory Council........................................................51 Dominican Laity....................................................................................13 -EEcumenism Office.................................................................................13 Edward Douglas White Catholic High School, Thibodaux........................52

Elementary Schools..............................................................................51 Elementary Schools, Parochial..............................................................22 (As listed under individual parishes) Emergency Assistance..........................................................................13 -FFabre, Most Rev. Shelton J......................................................................6 Family Ministries Office.........................................................................13 Finance and Accounting........................................................................13 Finance Council, Diocesan....................................................................13 Formation Ministries, Department of........................................................9 Foster Grandparent Program..................................................................13 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus......................................................14 -GGood Samaritan Food Banks.................................................................14 Grants...................................................................................................14 -HH-T Publishing Company.......................................................................10 High Schools, Diocesan........................................................................51 Hispanic Ministry..................................................................................14 Historical Research Center....................................................................10 Holy Cross Church and School, Morgan City.........................................43 Holy Family Church, Grand Caillou.........................................................35 Holy Name Societies.............................................................................14 Holy Savior Church and School, Lockport..............................................42 Houma Food Bank.................................................................................14 Human Resources and Employee Benefits.............................................14 -IIndividual and Family Assistance...........................................................14 Insurance..............................................................................................14 -JJudicial Vicar..........................................................................................7 -KKaycee Ladies Auxiliary.........................................................................16 Knights of Columbus.............................................................................14 Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree.....................................................14 Knights of Peter Claver..........................................................................16 Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary.................................................16 -LLegal Services......................................................................................16 Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops...............................................8 Lumen Christi Retreat Center.................................................................16 -MMagnificat, Bayou River Chapter............................................................16 Maria Immacolata Church and School, Houma......................................36 Marian Servants of the Word.................................................................16 Missionary Childhood Association.........................................................16 -NNative American Catholic Minitry...........................................................16 Necrology.............................................................................................68 -OOfficials of the Diocese............................................................................7 Our Lady of the Isle Church, Grand Isle..................................................35 Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Houma................................37 Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Larose.................................................40 Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Chackbay......................................30 Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Golden Meadow............................34 Our Lady Star of the Sea, Confraternity..................................................16 -PParishes - Quick Reference Phones.........................................................4 Parish Social Ministry............................................................................16 Pastoral Center, Diocesan......................................................................16

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Index to the Directory continued Pastoral Services..................................................................................16 Permanent Deacons..............................................................................70 Permanent Diaconate Office............................................................16, 70 Pope Francis I (Portrait)..........................................................................5 Priests’ Council.....................................................................................18 Priests, Diocesan and Religious.............................................................60 Priests’ Personnel Committee................................................................18 Prison Ministry......................................................................................18 Project Self Help...................................................................................11 Propagation of the Faith, Society for the ................................................19 Province of New Orleans.........................................................................8 -RRaceland Food Bank..............................................................................14 Religious Education Office.....................................................................18 Resource Center...................................................................................18 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.).........................................18 -SSacred Heart Church, Cut Off................................................................32 Sacred Heart Church, Montegut............................................................43 Sacred Heart Church, Morgan City........................................................44 St. Andrew Church, Amelia....................................................................26 St. Ann Church, Bourg..........................................................................28 St. Anthony of Padua Church, Bayou Black............................................27 St. Anthony Community, Gheens...........................................................34 St. Bernadette Soubirous Church and School, Houma............................37 St. Bridget Church, Schriever.................................................................46 St. Charles Borromeo Church, Pointe-aux-Chenes.................................44 St. Charles Borromeo Church, St. Charles Community...........................45 St. Eloi Church, Theriot..........................................................................46 St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and School, Houma................................22 St. Genevieve Church and School, Thibodaux........................................47 St. Gregory Barbarigo Church and School, Houma.................................38 St. Hilary of Poitiers Church, Mathews...................................................42 St. James Mission, Choctaw Settlement................................................40 St. John the Evangelist Church, Thibodaux.............................................48 St. Joseph Church, Chauvin..................................................................30 St. Joseph Church, Galliano..................................................................32 St. Joseph Co-Cathderal and School, Thibodaux....................................24 St. Joseph Manor, Thibodaux................................................................18 St. Lawrence Church, Chacahoula.........................................................28 St. Lawrence the Martyr Church, Kraemer.............................................40 St. Louis Church, Bayou Blue................................................................27 St. Lucy Church, Houma.......................................................................38 St. Lucy Child Development Center, Houma.....................................18, 58 St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Thibodaux.............................................48 St. Mary’s Nativity Church and School, Raceland...................................45 St. Peter the Apostle, Society of.............................................................19 St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Thibodaux................................................49 St. Vincent de Paul Societies.................................................................18 St. Vincent de Paul Store.......................................................................19 St. Vincent de Paul Tri-parish Community Pharmacy..............................18 School Advisory Council, Diocesan.......................................................51 Scouting Office.....................................................................................19 Sisters..................................................................................................74 Social Ministries, Department of..............................................................9 Society for the Propagation of the Faith..................................................19 South Lafourche Deanery......................................................................20 Stewardship and Development Office.....................................................19 Statistics, Diocesan.................................................................................3 -TTerrebonne Deanery..............................................................................20 Terrebonne General Medical Center Chaplain.........................................58 Terrebonne Parish Sheriff, Police and Fire Departments Chaplain............58 Thanh Gia Church, Amelia.....................................................................26 Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Chaplain.........................................58 Thibodaux Food Bank............................................................................14 Tribunal Office.........................................................................................7

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-UUpper Lafourche Deanery......................................................................20 -VVandebilt Catholic High School, Houma.................................................57 Vicar General..........................................................................................7 Vicar for Priests......................................................................................7 Vocations Office....................................................................................19 -WWebsite, Diocesan................................................................................19 Edward Douglas White Catholic High School, Thibodaux........................52 Women’s Vocation Group (ANAWIM).....................................................19 Worship, Office of.................................................................................19 -YYouth Ministry, Office of........................................................................19

Index to Advertisers Acme Mauseleum, LLC .................................................................................... 13 Annual Bishop’s Appeal 2015 ........................................................................... 84 Associated Waterproofing Corp. ....................................................................... 68 Barker Honda ................................................................................................... 54 Capital One Bank ................................................................................................ 8 Cardinal Place .................................................................................................. 73 Castagnos Goodwin Utley Engineers, LLC ........................................................ 69 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux ...................................... 62 Catholic Directory 2015 ................................................................................... 58 Catholic Mutual Group ........................................................................................ 9 Cenac Marine Services, LLC ............................................................................. 50 Channel 10 ...................................................................................................... 29 Charles A. Page & Sons ................................................................................... 66 Chauvin Funeral Home ...................................................................................... 22 Coastal Commerce Bank .................................................................................. 70 Daigle Himel Daigle .......................................................................................... 55 Data Management Services .............................................................................. 56 Diocesan Outreach Line ................................................................................... 15 Diocesan Website ............................................................................................ 33 Edward J. Laperouse Metal Works, Inc. ............................................................ 64 Falgout Funeral Homes, LLC ............................................................................. 63 Family Vision Clinic .......................................................................................... 71 Felger’s Footwear ............................................................................................. 57 Galliano Religious Supply ................................................................................. 67 God’s Precious Word & Gifts ............................................................................. 65 God’s Promises Books & Gifts ........................................................................... 4 Hagen, Beyer, Simon ........................................................................................ 72 Haydel Spine Pain & Wellness .......................................................................... 67 Houma Digestive Health Specialists .................................................................. 79 HTeNews .......................................................................................................... 25 Jones Insurance ............................................................................................... 60 KEM Supply House, Inc. ................................................................................... 71 Lanaux & Felger ............................................................................................... 53 Landry’s Funeral Home .................................................................................... 24 Lumen Christi Retreat Center ............................................................................ 83 Marie’s Wrecker Service .................................................................................. 27 Office of Family Ministries ................................................................................ 21 Office of Hispanic Ministry ............................................................................... 61 Office of Religious Education ............................................................................ 66 Office of Youth Ministry .................................................................................... 52 Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Houma .............................................. 21 Seminarian Burses ........................................................................................... 23 SONOCO .......................................................................................................... 31 Spotlight on the Diocese ................................................................................... 39 St. Joseph Manor ............................................................................................. 11 Synergy Bank ..................................................................................................... 2 The Church Supply House ................................................................................ 77 Thibodaux Funeral Home .................................................................................. 69 Thibodaux Physical Therapy ............................................................................. 20 Thibodaux Regional Medical Center .................................................................. 17 Thomassie Construction Incorporated .............................................................. 51 U-Drop ............................................................................................................. 28 Vision Communications .................................................................................... 41 Watkins Walker & Eroche ................................................................................. 49 Weimer Gros Flores .......................................................................................... 26

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