St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Breaux Bridge, LA
N 30° 16.645 W 091° 54.363
15R E 605217 N 3350032
St. Francis of Assisi church was founded to serve the African American families of the town of Breaux Bridge in south Louisiana.
Waymark Code: WMEN2J
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2012
Views: 1
Fine church and very well maintained grounds. Also featured a large cemetery. This Catholic parish was formed from a school in 1920 when it was requested a mission be established to serve the African American at Breaux Bridge. That first church was dedicated in 1925. The schools enrollment reached its peak in 1934 with 305 students. The school was closed in 1972. The original church burned in 1976 and this present church was completed and dedicated in 1978.
Above history was condensed from the churches website, listed below as the Relvant Web Site.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 07/01/1923
Date of building construction: 02/19/1978
Archdiocese: New Orleans
Diocese: Lafayette
Address/Location:
610 N. Main Street
Breaux Bridge, LA USA
70517
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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