Following the Governor's announcement this week regarding the relaxation of COVID-safety precautions, Bishop Fabre gives us an update on the wearing of masks at the celebration of Mass.

Following the Governor's announcement this week regarding the relaxation of COVID-safety precautions, Bishop Fabre gives us an update on the wearing of masks at the celebration of Mass.

The diocesan Office of Vocations is one step closer to implementing a new concept in the formation of men who desire to study for the priesthood with the purchase of a House of Formation that will be called “Saint Joseph’s Workshop.”

Tuesday, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana would move to Phase III of COVID safety precautions. With that announcement, he specifically mentioned the lifting of capacity limits for churches. Watch the video where Bishop Fabre shares details on Mass changes based on the governor's announcement.

Tuesday, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana would move to Phase III of COVID safety precautions. With that announcement, he specifically mentioned the lifting of capacity limits for churches. Watch the video where Bishop Fabre shares details on Mass changes based on the governor's announcement.

“For those receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, those vaccines that are morally acceptable are clearly preferable and should be requested.  However, one may not have a choice of vaccines without a lengthy delay, which may present serious health consequences.  In this case, accepting a vaccination with a morally compromised vaccine is morally permissible because of the lack of alternatives and the serious risk to public health.”    

“For those receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, those vaccines that are morally acceptable are clearly preferable and should be requested.  However, one may not have a choice of vaccines without a lengthy delay, which may present serious health consequences.  In this case, accepting a vaccination with a morally compromised vaccine is morally permissible because of the lack of alternatives and the serious risk to public health.”    

A very jubilant group of diocesan officials gathered this Tuesday to cut the ribbon on the house that will now serve as the St. Joseph's Workshop Formation House in the diocese.

After consultation with the priests’ personnel board, Bishop Fabre is pleased to announce the following appointments as effective January 15, 2021.

As our national and international news continue to be filled with reports surrounding the approval, availability, and arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops speak to ethical and moral questions regarding the vaccines in a recent statement.

As our national and international news continue to be filled with reports surrounding the approval, availability, and arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops speak to ethical and moral questions regarding the vaccines in a recent statement.

As more of us have returned to Mass in our churches and so many continue to pray from home, Bishop Fabre shares his gratitude for our faith.

As more of us have returned to Mass in our churches and so many continue to pray from home, Bishop Fabre shares his gratitude for our faith.

A two-year investigation into ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was released by the Vatican today containing distressing facts that shine a light on a disturbingly dark chapter in our Church’s history. As reported, McCarrick’s actions were intolerable, bringing pain to victims and their families.  

To serve the people of the Grand Bois area, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will be distributing limited cleaning and hygiene supplies at Bethel Baptist Church (112 Matherne St. in Bourg) from 1:00-3:00 pm today, Monday, November 9th.

Supporting those in our bayou region still without power from Hurricane Zeta, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is providing warm meals this (Tuesday) afternoon at 5:00 pm in two locations.

The Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is reporting that a hurricane-related issue which prevented Holy Rosary Catholic School in Larose from having school on Friday has been resolved, and Holy Rosary will resume in-classroom instruction on Monday, November 2nd.

The Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is reporting that a hurricane-related issue which prevented Holy Rosary Catholic School in Larose from having school on Friday has been resolved, and Holy Rosary will resume in-classroom instruction on Monday, November 2nd.