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News

06 Mar

Posted at 09:46h in News

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana worked together to grant over $500,000 to church parishes, Catholic schools and diocesan ministries for security improvements of campuses. In an effort to increase the security and safety of campuses across the diocese, Bishop Shelton Fabre invited...

21 Jan

Posted at 10:00h in News

Generosity is defined as the quality of being kind and generous — a word that our community continues to live out daily. This past year as Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation I have experienced the bountiful generosity of our parishioners through giving of their...

03 Jan

Posted at 10:00h in News

Mother Teresa once said “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” It’s this quote that the Catholic Foundation’s new Women’s Giving Circle stems from. The Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle is a new...

21 Dec

Posted at 13:23h in News

For about as long as I can remember, I have been hearing the phrase “pray for vocations.” This phrase has been a rallying cry for Ladies Altar Society groups, Knights of Columbus Councils, Serra Clubs, and countless individuals around the diocese for years, and these prayers...

03 Dec

Posted at 19:03h in News

The results of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux’s #iGiveCatholic are in!   With more than 1,330 donors a total of $343,588 was raised for our local community during the 24-hour online giving event held on #GivingTuesday (November 27, 2018). The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux was part of the nationwide...

19 Nov

Posted at 22:12h in News

Make a Tax-Free Gift From Your IRA If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way make an impact in the lives of others and receive tax benefits in return. You can give any amount up to $100,000 per...

25 Sep

Posted at 17:51h in News

Mr. Chris Riviere presented a check to Bishop Fabre, Tim Robichaux, and Bill Barbera, board member of the Catholic Foundation, in the amount of $560,224 from Mr. Maurice Adams estate. This gift established the Juliette Martinez Adams Scholarship Endowment, which will annually support students at ED White...

25 Sep

Posted at 17:45h in News

Bishop Fabre and the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana was recognized at the ED White's Stadium Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Tim Robichaux, president of ED White, recognized several community leaders and organizations who were instrumental in raising the funds for the new stadium and assisting in...