Letter from the CEO: What our Volunteers Mean to Us

There is no true way to express your immense value to us and our work. Your commitment to Catholic Charities of Acadiana has allowed us to extend the mercy of Christ to some of our most vulnerable neighbors who have no one else to turn to. You selflessly gave of your time to help serve over 22,000 warm meals monthly through St. Joseph Diner. You helped put together over 3,000 emergency food bags each month through FoodNet Food Bank. Your compassionate response to our clients in their time of need through Rebuilding Together Acadiana and our disaster response program reminded them of their God given dignity while providing real help in their time of need.

Kim BoudreauxApril 20, 2024Comment

Reflecting on serving through the Msgr. Sigur Center for Financial Assistance

Mother Theresa loved to say, “There are not great things, only small things with great love." My prayer for service is to do small things with great love. The appreciation and kindness we get from clients make the service at the Msgr. Sigur Center a pleasure!

Sarah BaquetApril 20, 2024Comment

Lead Volunteer John Hiatt: Gratitude for those who serve alongside him

John Hiatt has been volunteering with Catholic Charities of Acadiana since the day FoodNet Food Bank became one of our programs. John’s steadfast commitment to serve at FoodNet Food Bank equals that of a member of our staff. One fruit of John’s commitment and steadiness is the attraction of both individual and small groups of volunteers around him that equal his zeal and commitment for feeding the hungry through FoodNet.

Sarah BaquetApril 20, 2024Comment

Serving as a Married Couple: Michael & Jennifer White

I met Michael White back in November 2023, when he offered to help retrieve and transport several used furniture pieces for our clients moving from homelessness to housing. He was so willing to use his truck, to drive to houses, and to pick up chests of drawers and chairs.

Sarah BaquetApril 20, 2024Comment

Bridging Heaven and Earth: St. Leo Serves

“St. Joseph Diner has become a place where my calling to serve, and personal struggles have blossomed into beautiful moments filled with new friendships, compassion, and most of all, empathy. After almost 11 months volunteering , I now understand that I needed St. Joseph Diner as much as it needed me.” -Miranda Fontenot

Kayla StansburyApril 18, 2024Comment

Annual Banquet ticket deadline is tomorrow - Monday, April 8th

Our Annual Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 25th at 10:45 am at the Diocese of Lafayette. During the banquet, several individuals and organizations will be honored that have made significant contributions to the charitable work of Catholic Charities of Acadiana.

Ben BroussardApril 6, 2024Comment