Knights of Peter Claver of St. Mathilda celebrates 79 years of service

By Myra Miller on Thursday, November 2, 2023
  • Grand Lady Philomena Bernard presents, right, a certificate to the oldest and longest member Lady Alzina Richardson who celebrated her 93rd birthday the following day. (Submitted photos)
    Grand Lady Philomena Bernard presents, right, a certificate to the oldest and longest member Lady Alzina Richardson who celebrated her 93rd birthday the following day. (Submitted photos)
  • Knights of Peter Claver celebrated 79 years of membership in the national organization. Seated directly in front is Ardessie C. Francois. In front, from left, are Philomena P. Bernard, Grand Lady, Catherine Thibodeaux. Margorie S. Englan, Maudry S. Alfred, Emily S. Guillory, Alzina Richardson, and the Rev. Hampton Davis. In back, from left, are Lee J. Edwards, W. Jean Celestine, Germaine Simpson, Dorothy A. Fruge’, and Shelsy Williams.
    Knights of Peter Claver celebrated 79 years of membership in the national organization. Seated directly in front is Ardessie C. Francois. In front, from left, are Philomena P. Bernard, Grand Lady, Catherine Thibodeaux. Margorie S. Englan, Maudry S. Alfred, Emily S. Guillory, Alzina Richardson, and the Rev. Hampton Davis. In back, from left, are Lee J. Edwards, W. Jean Celestine, Germaine Simpson, Dorothy A. Fruge’, and Shelsy Williams.

    The Knights of Peter Claver is a religious organization that is affiliated and a service to the Catholic Church. The organization assists with things within the church and also reaches out to the community, whether it may be works of charity, fun activities with the youth, food drives, help with families in need whether in tragedy or distress. The organization also has times of celebration as…