Diocesan News

Eight months before Hurricane Ida, the parishioners of Maria Immaculata were celebrating the completion of a major renovation of their beloved church. But the ferocious winds and torrential rains of the hurricane left the newly renovated building severely damaged, casting a shadow over the hopes of the faithful at Maria Immacolata and across the diocese. On Sunday, May 11, as the church doors opened once again, the community rejoiced in a symbol of resilience, faith, and unity.

Mindful of the pastoral needs of the people of God in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and having consulted with the College of Consultors and with their recommendation, diocesan administrator Fr. Simon Peter Engurait is pleased to announce the following appointments.  

Outstanding fifth, eighth, and 12th-grade Catholic school students from within the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux have been chosen to represent their schools as Students of the Year.

It is with great sadness and deep shock that I announce to you that our beloved Shepherd, Bishop Mario Dorsonville, passed away at 6:50 pm this evening after he gave in to complications arising from recent health problems.

On Sunday, December 10th Bishop Dorsonville celebrated Mass for the Diocesan Leadership Awards.

The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of its eighth annual iGiveCatholic campaign. This year’s campaign raised over one million dollars in support of the schools, church parishes, and ministries of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.