Fête Dieu du Teche

On August 15, Catholics worldwide celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In St. Martinville, though, they also celebrate 254 years since the arrival of the French Canadian immigrants who brought this faith to Acadiana after years of great trials and suffering. In celebration, the sixth annual Eucharistic procession will take place along Bayou Teche in the forty-one mile stretch from Leonville to St. Martinville. Holy Mass beings at 8 am at St Leo's in Leonville, with the Boat Procession departing at 9:30. Stops will be made along the bayou in Arnaudville, Cecilia, Breaux Bridge, and Parks, landing at the Evangeline Oak in St. Martinville that evening. 126 Church Road in Leonville, outside of Opelousas. For more information, call 337-394-6550 or contact fetedieuduteche@gmail.com. fetedieuduteche.org.