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Youth In Action
Youthin action
Luke Hue
School: E.D. White Catholic High School, Thibodaux Grade: 12th Church parish: St. Joseph CoCathedral, Thibodaux Describe your family unit: Lori, mother; Clark, father; John and Mark, brothers Favorite Hobby: Riding bikes, hanging out with friends and family Favorite Movie: Cars Favorite T.V. Show: Criminal Minds Favorite Genre of Music: Rock
If you had the opportunity to talk to Bishop Shelton J. Fabre about who the young church is in the diocese, what would you say? In what areas do you see the young church growing?
If I had the opportunity to speak to Bishop Fabre, I would say that the young church of the diocese are those teenagers and young adults who share their love of Christ and their love for spreading the message and virtues that we embody as Catholics. In our E.D. White community, we have so many opportunities to grow in our faith and to grow as one church. As I’ve gone through my years here, the growth in spirituality of not only the school itself, but most importantly among the students, is tremendous. The want and need for brotherhood and sisterhood and communion between the young church is amazing. Our Right to Life, Brothers and Sisters of Christ, and Campus Ministry clubs are all thriving with members who have the drive to bring about change in our community through their love for Christ and others. In these clubs, we learn about many different aspects of our faith through guest speakers, adoration, friendship building and worship. If it was not for these clubs, the faith community would not be as prevalent and accessible. These clubs give the young church a space to be able to freely and fully take part in their faith with other people who want the same things as them. This allows the young church to be able to get that knowledge, faith, and love needed to be the future generation of the church and bring the faith to our future colleges, friends, and ultimately our future families.
The continued access to communities like we have at E.D. White are growing at the church parishes in the diocese and also in colleges around the state. These are great ways for the youth of the church to continue to grow in discipleship together, as they face similar struggles, hardships, doubts and questions about our faith. Having those people there for us to rely on and to work together to answer those questions is very important in keeping that flame burning in all our hearts for Jesus.
I attended March for Life last year with the diocesan group and the amount of young people not only in our diocese, but in our country who all share in the love for Christ and have that yearning to be with him was so amazing. This year has been a real test of our faith and seeing the young church still attend Mass was a great sign of hope. The celebration of Mass is an important part of our faith that cannot be taken for granted anymore. Instead of our faith dying out, the young church is keeping the faith alive and breathing new life into the hearts and souls of many to come. BC
Announcement
Deacon Joseph J. Weigand Jr.
Deacon Joseph J. Weigand dies at age 77
Deacon Joseph J. Weigand Jr., a native of New Orleans and resident of Schriever, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, at the age of 77. Deacon Weigand was ordained to the permanent diaconate June 8, 2006, and served as a deacon for 12 years at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma, while also serving the Tribunal Office. He retired in April 2018. Deacon Weigand was preceded in death by his wife Tegwyn of 45 years, and one son Joseph J. Weigand. He was survived by one son, Jason Weigand, and one daughter Susan Cullipher. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Bridget Church in Schriever with interment in St. Bridget Cemetery. BC
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 or (985) 850-3172
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 o (985) 850-3172
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