Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 15, 2016
1. St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Marker
Inscription.
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. . St. Joseph Church Parish was founded in 1817 as a mission. In 1819 a church was erected on Bayou LaFourche adjacent to the present cemetery. A brick church was built in 1849 under the direction of Fr. Charles Menard. This structure stood until 1916 when it was destroyed by fire. In 1923 the present church was dedicated under the leadership of Rev. A.M. Barbier. The builder was Joseph Robichaux, well-known Thibodaux contractor. The design is Renaissance Romanesque. The interior ornamental painting was not completed until 1954. In 1977 the church was named co-cathedral for the new Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
St. Joseph Church Parish was founded in 1817 as a mission. In 1819 a church was erected on Bayou LaFourche adjacent to the present cemetery. A brick church was built in 1849 under the direction of Fr. Charles Menard. This structure stood until 1916 when it was destroyed by fire. In 1923 the present church was dedicated under the leadership of Rev. A.M. Barbier. The builder was Joseph Robichaux, well-known Thibodaux contractor. The design is Renaissance Romanesque. The interior ornamental painting was not completed until 1954. In 1977 the church was named co-cathedral for the new Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
Erected by Lorio Foundation and Lafourche Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 29° 47.619′ N, 90° 49.206′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is on Canal Boulevard (State Highway 20) south of East 7th Street, in the median. 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 July 14, 2015. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on August 16, 2016. 2, 3. submitted on July 14, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
