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, a Eucharistic procession will take place along Bayou Teche 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. fetedieuduteche.org.