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.

Bishop Fabre Announces New Pastoral Assignments for April 2018.

All Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will be open Monday, January 22, 2018.

Here are the updates for Catholic School Closings for Friday, January 19.

Due to projected weather conditions, the following Catholic schools will be closed...

Happy New Year! Due to the unusually cold weather this week, we encourage you to have your students bundle up as we return to classes in our Catholic schools! Please refer to your child’s school website after 12:00 noon today for specific information regarding appropriate and acceptable dress for this week. Stay warm, and have a blessed week!

Bishop Fabre wishes us a Happy New Year.

Bishop Fabre wishes us a Merry Christmas.

Due to projected weather conditions, the following Catholic schools will be closed Friday, December 8.

Central Catholic High School & Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School in Morgan City will become a unified diocesan Catholic school.

Bishop Shelton Fabre announces the following new pastoral assignments for priests in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

Greetings in the Lord!  I am pleased to announce that thanks to a recent upgrade to a stronger signal Catholic Community Radio is now broadcasting to a large portion of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux on 690 AM and 1380 AM.  The presence of Catholic Radio is a welcome resource for the people of Houma-Thibodaux.

It is my hope that all are completing or have completed the necessary preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Nate. I urge everyone to heed the directions given by our civil authorities and to not place yourself or your loved ones in any danger.