Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

06/15/2026

Welcome home, Holy Savior! 💙⛪️

Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport has reopened its doors nearly five years after Hurricane Ida, marking the final church reopening in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux following the storm.

Bishop Simon Peter Engurait celebrated the 10 a.m. Mass on Saturday, which included the Blessing of the Altar and the Rededication of the Church. “Processing in, I saw some tears—tears of joy, gratitude and awe at the beauty of this church,” said Bishop. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”

In his homily, Bishop Simon Peter called the church “a glimpse into heaven,” reminding them, “I hope that every time we enter a beautiful place like this, we are led to the ultimate source of all beauty, God.”

Curtis and Mona Arcement, lifelong parishioners, said, “Returning to our beloved church after almost five years is like coming home. We are still here with hope and faith in Holy Savior.”

In the past five years, Holy Savior parishioners celebrated Mass in the parish’s "Little Church,” the former school cafeteria. The parish marked its 175th anniversary last year.

We extend congratulations and thanks to all parishioners who offered prayer, labor, time, and talent to help restore their spiritual home!

Read more at https://htdiocese.org/news/holy-savior-church-reopens-marking-final-church-reopening-after-hurricane-ida.

06/14/2026

Gospel Reflection by Fr. John David Matherne for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

06/13/2026

Holy Savior, it’s time to come home! Everyone is welcome to join us at the 10 a.m. Mass this morning with Bishop Simon Peter. Or follow along on our stories!

06/12/2026

🪶 Join us for the Annual Memorial Mass of St. Kateri Tekakwitha on Friday, July 10 at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Dulac!

Devotions and cultural celebrations begin at 6 p.m., with Mass to follow at 6:30 p.m. and a reception afterwards.

Known as the "Lily of the Mohawks," St. Kateri is the first Native American in the U.S. to be canonized a saint.

Come be part of this beautiful evening of faith, culture and community!

St. Kateri Circle of Dulac Memorial Mass of St. Kateri Tekakwitha

06/11/2026

Meet Amy Vaccarella, our new Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux!

06/11/2026

Final day of the Novena of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

Tune in at 3 p.m. today to watch the live consecration of our country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by U.S. Bishops: https://www.youtube.com/live/j1WyC4TSeoo

06/11/2026

Prayer is powerful! 🙌 And we have 339 hours! One day to go! https://htdiocese.org/sacred-heart-consecration-2026

Hundreds of people across the Bayou Region have officially completed a historic 250 hours prayer initiative, praying for the unity and healing of our country.

06/10/2026

What a blessing! 🎉 Thanks to the prayerful generosity of 2,129 families, the Annual Bishop's Appeal has raised more than $916,000 toward our goal of $1.1 million in support of Bishop Simon Peter and the ministries of our diocese.

Congratulations to the parishes that have already met or exceeded their goals:

Christ the Redeemer
Community of St. Anthony, Gheens
Sacred Heart, Morgan City
St. Andrew, Amelia
St. Bridget
St. Hilary of Poitiers
St. Mary's Nativity
St. Genevieve

And a special shoutout to the parishes that are SO CLOSE, at 90% or more:

Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chackbay (90%)
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Golden Meadow (93%)
St. Ann (93%)
St. Bernadette (93%)
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral (95%)

The Appeal continues through the end of 2026, and every gift, no matter the size, helps sustain the work of the Church here in Houma-Thibodaux. If your family hasn't yet joined the 2,129 who have given, please prayerfully consider making a gift today.

Give or learn more at htdiocese.org/bishopsappeal and be sure to follow Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana to stay up to date on everything happening with the Bishop's Appeal!

06/10/2026

WOW! We've achieved 339 hours of Eucharistic Adoration as we lead up to the Sacred Heart Consecration tomorrow. Great job, everyone! There's still time to commit to an hour at htdiocese.org/sacred-heart-consecration-2026.

WE DID IT!❤️‍🔥🇺🇸

We reached our goal of 250 hours of Eucharistic Adoration! But why stop there?

If you didn't claim your hour yet, now is your chance! Sign up here: https://htdiocese.org/sacred-heart-consecration-2026

Thank you to each and every one of you who answered this call to spend time with Jesus. Continue to pray with us for the unity and healing of our country.

06/10/2026

❤️‍🔥 Watch Live Tomorrow: Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

On Thursday, June 11 at 3 p.m. CT, the bishops of the United States, including our own Bishop Simon Peter Engurait, will consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.

Join Catholics across the country in this historic moment of prayer and devotion as we entrust our nation to the loving Heart of Christ.

Mary Queen of the Universe, Orlando

The U.S. bishops consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart o...