St. Bernard Catholic Church, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

This time I highlight St. Bernard Catholic Church located in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. A chapel was established in Breaux Bridge at the corner of Main and Bridge Streets in 1847. Shortly after the chapel was established, Fr. J. Zeller from St. Martin de Tours in St. Martinville built a rectory in Breaux Bridge. Priests from St. Martin de Tours continued to minister to the worshipers until a permanent Priest, Fr. J. LeGrand was appointed to the parish in 1848. A church was built about 10 years later by Fr. Dubenard. Father Paul A. Borel was appointed to the parish in 1923 and served until 1954. Fr. Borel campaigned for a new church and below are the pictures of that new church. This church was dedicated by Bishop Jules B. Jeanmard (see statue of Bishop Jeanmard below) in 1934.

Bishop Jules B. Jeanmard