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A Legacy of Catholic Education: The Inspiring Story of Bill and Judy Hidalgo

Catholic education has been a priority for the Hidalgo family for generations. After moving to Morgan City, Bill and Judy Hidalgo knew that Catholic education would be essential for their kids and Central Catholic became their new home.

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Families Help Create a Long-Standing Legacy

The Brady, Cheramie and Danos families have created a lasting legacy through thoughtful planning to support the school that has touched their lives for generations through the Sister Claire Rodrigue Fund, helping families and students receive a Catholic education at Holy Rosary Catholic School.

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Forever Dedicated: Priest Creates Legacy Gift to Support St. Mary's

Monsignor Donald Ledet lived a servant life, and while he served in a number of parishes, St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church and School is where his heart belonged and remains through his beautiful legacy.

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A Gift That Lives On

Glenn and Cat Vice have been parishioners of St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for more than 44 years.

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A Gift of Faith and Our Future

Amidst the world of uncertainty, one thing has remained consistent and steady—our faith. Our church parishes have continued to provide spiritual formation through live-streamed Mass, adoration, virtual rosaries, drive-through confession and so much more. Our faith is what holds us steady and strong.

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A Lifelong Commitment to Giving

Serving the community has been a lifelong commitment for Father Wilmer 'Willie' Todd that has gone above and beyond his ordination to the priesthood. During his time as a priest, Fr. Todd served in many positions, such as school counselor and then principal at both Holy Cross Elementary and Central Catholic High School.

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Giving for the Faith of Younger Generations

Bernadette Mabile is a longtime volunteer at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. She is single with no children, and has been teaching CCD for 40-plus years at St. Bridget, where she fell in love with the children in the parish.

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A Legacy of Supporting the Community

Maurice E. Adams was a quiet, simple man who worked hard and loved to hunt and fish—just an ordinary guy who was very passionate about his community. He was well respected across the community but especially within the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department, where he was a training director.

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