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Recent events regarding the response of leaders in the Church to situations and allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of minors and adults by clergy have again caused great anguish, concern, anger and confusion amongst the faithful.

I congratulate Bishop Michael Duca on his appointment today by Pope Francis as the sixth Bishop of Baton Rouge!

Bishop Shelton J. Fabre has approved the recommendations from the branding subcommittee, communications and marketing committee, board of trustees, and superintendent of Catholic schools with regard to the unification of Holy Cross Elementary School and Central Catholic High School in Morgan City.

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has appointed Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux to serve as Chair of the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism.

Building a new vision for the formation of the youth

Fr. John David Matherne takes on a new role for the diocese

Bishop Fabre Announces New Pastoral Assignments for April 2018.

After 17 years of devoted work, Mike Disalvo steps down to pursue his dream of counseling.

A new series coming from the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, featuring an inside look and personal conversations with our very own priests! Fr. PJ Madden, pastor of St. Hilary Church in Mathews, spent a few minutes with us this week to answer some questions, including why he will never drink coffee, and how he found his way to our diocese.