Morgan City in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 13, 2005
1. Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church Marker
Inscription.
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church. . In 1859, Father J.J. Claris offered the first mass in Brashear, as Morgan City was called up to the centennial year of the nation. The patron saint originally was St. Justin The Martyr, later St. Clotilda, Queen of France. During the tenure of the first pastor, Fr. Mathurin Chapin, the titular became The Sacred Heart of Jesus. Gradually built from 1902 to 1924, the present church was constructed during the pastorate of Fr. Andrew Souby (1898-1935), who for years also ministered to Berwick, Ramos, Bayou Boeuf, Bayou L'Ourse, Gibson, Donner and Chacahoula. Holy Cross Parish was formed out of Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1964.
In 1859, Father J.J. Claris offered the first mass in Brashear, as Morgan City was called up to the centennial year of the nation. The patron saint originally was St. Justin The Martyr, later St. Clotilda, Queen of France. During the tenure of the first pastor, Fr. Mathurin Chapin, the titular became The Sacred Heart of Jesus. Gradually built from 1902 to 1924, the present church was constructed during the pastorate of Fr. Andrew Souby (1898-1935), who for years also ministered to Berwick, Ramos, Bayou Boeuf, Bayou L'Ourse, Gibson, Donner and Chacahoula. Holy Cross Parish was formed out of Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1964.
Erected by Archdiocese Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 29° 41.623′ N, 91° 12.344′ W. Marker is in Morgan City, Louisiana, in St. Mary Parish. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Union Street and Third Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 Union Street, Morgan City LA 70380, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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