This collection contributes to the process of evangelization by fostering activities in relation to television, radio, internet, and other media through special projects and the Catholic Press. 50% of this collection is retained for communication projects within our diocese.

Food for the Journey is a monthly lunchtime speaker series featuring presenters from throughout the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. It is designed to help us live out our Catholic faith in our daily lives. This program is held on the first Tuesday of each month at Ellendale Country Club, 3319 Highway 311, Schriever, LA. $15 per meal (includes meal, drink & tip). RSVP by the THURSDAY prior to the event to assure an accurate count by calling 985-850-3178 or email FoodForTheJourney@htdiocese.org. Be prepared to give us your name, phone number and the names of each person in your party.

A meal plan is emailed to all volunteers prior to the upcoming weekend and participants volunteer to cook one of various dishes, or bring bread, dessert, etc. The group meets and prepares the go-plates, adding various prayer cards or small gifts to deliver along with the meals in a nicely decorated bag! Contact Roxane Haydel at 985-381-3573 or roxane.haydel@gmail.com

Cross Catholic Outreach - delivering food, shelter, and hope to the poorest of the poor.

This collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance for the neediest throughout the world including those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. These funds are viewed as a way for the faithful to provide an opportunity to empower the week, defenseless, and voiceless, as well as sustain those who suffer.