Father Michael Champagne carries the Blessed Sacrament during the Eucharistic Procession from the Church of the Assumption on Main Street in Franklin to the boat docks along Bayou Teche. The procession was part of the Fête Dieu du Têche held on Aug. 15. (Photo by Chris Landry/The Banner-Tribune)
The ninth annual Fête Dieu du Têche held on Tuesday drew thousands of Roman Catholics from around South Louisiana and beyond to celebrate their faith, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the arrival of the Acadians in Louisiana after their exile from Canada.
Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patroness of the Acadian people and of Acadiana, on...
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