Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Joseph Church
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 15, 2016
1. Saint Joseph Church Marker
Inscription.
Saint Joseph Church. . The mother church of Parishes in Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary and lower Assumption was incorporated in 1817. Priests served the area from Assumption Church, Plattenville, until 1822 when Fr. Antoine Potini (1822-1827) became first resident pastor. Fr. Charles M. Menard, canon of St. Louis Cathedral and apostle of Bayou Lafourche, was pastor, 1845-1895. The church building dedicated in 1849 and embellished over the years was destroyed by fire in 1916. The present edifice, erected during the pastorate of Msgr. Alexandre M. Barbier (1911-1934), Canon of St. Louis Cathedral, was dedicated in 1923.
The mother church of Parishes in Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary and lower Assumption was incorporated in 1817. Priests served the area from Assumption Church, Plattenville, until 1822 when Fr. Antoine Potini (1822-1827) became first resident pastor. Fr. Charles M. Menard, canon of St. Louis Cathedral and apostle of Bayou Lafourche, was pastor, 1845-1895. The church building dedicated in 1849 and embellished over the years was destroyed by fire in 1916. The present edifice, erected during the pastorate of Msgr. Alexandre M. Barbier (1911-1934), Canon of St. Louis Cathedral, was dedicated in 1923.
Erected by Archdiocesan Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 29° 47.608′ N, 90° 49.191′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is on Canal Boulevard (State Highway 20) north of East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north. Mounted on the right side of building when entering church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 721 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2016. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
