After nearly five years of recovery following Hurricane Ida, St. Mary’s Nativity Church, located at 3500 Highway 1 in Raceland, has reopened its doors to parishioners. The Blessing of the Altar and Rededication of the Church was celebrated by Bishop Simon Peter Engurait on Saturday, May 23, during the 4 p.m. Pentecost Vigil Mass.
The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux has named Amy Vaccarella the new Superintendent of Catholic Schools, effective July 1, 2026. She succeeds Dr. Mark Williams, who served in this role for the past four years.