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Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Nov. 5 Stefan Joseph Coleman, 31, 500 block of North Batiste Street, Church Point. Bench warrant. Rickey Lee Nelson Sias, 35, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Theft valued less than $1,000.

Gerald "Mannie" Bollich

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Gerald “Mannie” Bollich announces his passing on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Eunice Manor with loving family by his side at the age of 88.

Ronald Menard

Ronald Menard passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018, at the age of 66. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 10:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery. Deacon David Guillory will officiate.

Eunice Players' staging 'Southern Fried Funeral'

The Eunice Players’ Theatre will stage “Southern Fried Funeral,” directed by Amy Markle and Sharon Blankenship, in November. Showings are at 7 p.m. Nov. 7, 8, 10, 13, 16 and 17. The dinner theater showing will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 14. A matinee performance is scheduled at 2 p.m. Nov. 11.

Joann Benoit Johnson

Joann Benoit Johnson, age 69, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Duralde with burial to follow at Ashford Cemetery in Eunice.

Acadia Parish Placemaking meetings held, Rayne plans discussed

RAYNE - As did each of the five communities in Acadia Parish, members of the Rayne committee met on Wednesday, Oct. 24, for the next step in the Acadia Parish Creative Placemaking Initiative.

Sisters of Mt. Carmel celebrate 370 years of vowed life

Six sisters of Mount Carmel will be honored in celebration of the anniversary of their religious professions on Saturday, Nov. 3, with Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and reception at the Cathedral Center, Lafayette.

St. Joseph annual Chili Cookoff, Family Fun Day enjoyed

RAYNE - The 2nd Annual St. Joseph Chili Cookoff and Family Fun Day was held Sunday, Oct. 14, on the grounds of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rayne Catholic Elementary.

Public Square Rosary Rally held in Crowley

PHOTO SUBMITTED Members of the Catholic community of Crowley recently held a Public Square Rosary Rally recently in front of Dale’s Used Car Lot. Over 50 people attended the event. The prayer program was furnished by the national organization America Needs Fatima. Included on the program were Frs.

St. Theresa Church celebrates 90th anniversary

DUSON - St. Theresa of the Christ Child Catholic Church observed its 90th anniversary during an anniversary Mass and reception on Saturday, Sept. 29. Parishioners and friends of St. Theresa attended the “Together We Stand On A Firm Foundation” theme in commemoration of the parish’s anniversary.