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A shepherd for all God’s people
Archbishop Fabre Farewell
Guest Columnist
Donna Daisy-Hammond
I have known Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre all of his life because we are from the same small town of New Roads, LA, where everyone knows each other. And, we were both members of St. Augustine Catholic Church parish in New Roads. Archbishop Fabre is so soft spoken and caring that his words are so comforting to you. I can call and talk with him and he is available to help me.
I had the opportunity to serve on the Board of the Office of Black Catholics in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Archbishop Fabre and I are both affiliated with the Knights of Peter Claver, where he served as a past national chaplain. We have attended many conferences and conventions associated with different church organizations.
My friendship with Archbishop Fabre is very special and genuine. We may not talk often, but when I call or text him he is always there to listen to my needs. I have had the privilege to attend his ordination to the priesthood and as Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans, as well as his installation as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux. I will also attend Archbishop Fabre’s installation as Archbishop of Louisville, KY.
The qualities that Archbishop Fabre possesses that will make him a good archbishop for Louisville, KY, is that he is a shepherd for all of God’s people. His education, knowledge, gifts, talents and true desire to do God’s work will also make him a good archbishop. His motto, “Comfort My People” will be a testament of his daily work of mercy with the people of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Archbishop Fabre is so true to his motto! BC
