Holy Ghost Catholic Church

2019 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award

Nomination

   The office of Black Catholics of the Diocese of Lafayette will recognize individuals who have exemplified the characteristics and heroic virtues of Rev. King and have contributed to their local faith community and or greater community in a sustainable way. The Diocesan celebration of Dr. King’s birthday and legacy is on Friday, January 18, 2019 at a special Mass to be held at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette.

      The criteria for selection of an individual for this award are as follows: a) Must be a parishioner, b) Must have been a member of the parish for the past three (3) years, c) Must have made service related contributions to the Church community, d) Must have exemplified the characteristics and heroic virtues of Rev. King, and have contributed to his/her local faith community (i.e. church parish) and/or greater community in a substantial way, possess qualities of leadership and will be a first-time recipient, e) No self Nomination.

Applications are available at the entrance of the church or at the Parish Office. Deadline is December 12, 2018. You may place your completed form in the collection basket or drop off the form to the Church Office at the regular office hours. You may also mail it to the Church Office at PO Box 1785, Opelousas, LA 70571. Attention Pastor. Nomination form available here.

Centennial Mass

All are invited – the closing Mass for the Centennial Year of our Diocese will be December 12^th at the Cajundome Convention Center at 6pm.  Our Diocese and the wonderful people of our diocese and how God has poured forth His Love and guidance upon us in these last 100 Years will be the focus – A Century of Love. Along with the Mass, there will be a Historical Display before and after the Mass as well as a presentation of the many people and cultures of our Diocese.  The doors will open at 4:30 because there will be much to be a part of and see.  All Catholics throughout our whole Diocese are invited and encouraged to attend. Please mark your calendars.

Stage Play

Location: St. Pius X Elementary School Auditourium

December 6 & 7, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

Tolton: From Slave to Priest  is a professional Catholic theater production based on the life of Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first African American priest. This live, one-man multimedia drama opened in October 2017, and is currently on a national tour, performing in venues such as churches, schools, and theaters. Tolton features all elements of professional theater, including set, lighting effects, video elements, and an original musical score.

Fr. Tolton’s compelling story has the potential to renew the faith of Catholics of every ethnicity, encourage vocations, bring hope to communities desperately in need of healing, and inspire all to work for reconciliation and peace by following his heroic example. “I pray that all can know Fr. Tolton’s holiness and friendship.” says Defilippis. “I also pray that through this project, African Americans will no longer wonder if their story – which is really our story is worth hearing.”

Admission is $25 per person.