Faith at Work

The Catholic Foundation is a proud supporter of Catholic Charities, providing support in various capacities such as grants, endowment distributions, and development. Recently, a married couple with two children found themselves in a challenging financial situation. Their homeowners insurance unexpectedly increased dramatically. To add to...

The Catholic Foundation is honored to collaborate with our parish priests and parishioners, working together to create a legacy that provides perpetual support. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Fr. John Nambusseril of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Golden Meadow, where we...

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, the Catholic Foundation is honored to work with the diocesan Office of Catholic Schools and provide a grant from the Fr. Willie Todd Foundation for the “Step Up to the Plate” program. Our foundation has played a significant role...

In the month of December, our Faith at Work series shines a spotlight on our Hispanic Ministries within the diocese, a vital aspect of our diocese. Each year the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana works to secure grant funding for the Hispanic Ministry. Through strategic collaborations...

The Fr. Willie Todd Foundation, established by retired diocesan priest Fr. Willie Todd in partnership with the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana, has been making a significant impact in providing funding for church parishes and Catholic schools within our diocese. Through this foundation, Fr. Todd...

For the month of August, we are excited to feature Fr. Eric Leyble in this month’s Faith at Work. Fr. Eric was born in the coastal city of Tagbilaran in the Province of Bohol, Philippines, in October of 1978, Fr. Eric's early years were spent just...

For the month of July, we are happy to highlight our newly ordained priests in our “Faith at Work” series! The Catholic Foundation is incredibly proud of our three newly ordained priests: Fr. Joseph Lapeyrouse, Fr. Matthew Prosperie, Fr. Davis Ahimbisibwe and we are honored to have supported...

For the month of May, we are happy to highlight Father Patrick Riviere in our “Faith at Work” series!   Fr. Patrick was born and raised in Thibodaux where he attended elementary school at St. Joseph Elementary. Patrick’s Catholic school education continued at E.D. White Catholic High...

For this month’s Faith at Work, we would like to introduce Father Alex Gaudet. Fr. Alex was born and raised in Thibodaux, Louisiana and says that, “the bayous are a place that I am fiercely proud to be from and to serve.” He graduated from...

Up next in our “Faith at Work” series is Father Cody Chatagnier! Born in Houma in 1983, he lived in Chauvin, Louisiana for the first 3 years of his life then ended up in Bayou Black where he would attend Bayou Black Elementary, Greenwood Middle...