In conjunction with Diocese of Lafayette celebrating its Centennial, the Assumption Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Mire is celebrating its 64th anniversary as a parish.
Farm houses and the Mire School were the settings for the earliest masses. The church was established as a mission of St. Joseph Parish of Rayne in 1922. The original St. Joseph Church building was dismantled and moved to the newly purchased property in Mire that was to become the future Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Parish.
The mission of Assumption later became a mission of Coulee Croche (Cankton) and, finally, a mission of St. Theresa, Duson in 1929.
On June 22, 1954, Assumption was made a church parish and Rev. Edgar Bissonnett was named pastor. On August 10, 1958, the first mass was celebrated in the new church.
In celebrating its past, there will be a Holy Hour adoration 6-7 p.m. in the church on Friday, June 22.
On Saturday, June 23, a 4 p.m. Mass will be celebrated, followed by a reception in the Family Life Center. Everyone is invited to attend.
Anyone having pictures that pertain to the church and would like to add to a special video, please contact Sandra at the church office at 337-873-6574.