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

We are often reminded of how priests dedicate their lives to serving the church, and some priests find a home at a church parish that truly becomes their identity and their love.

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.

St. Mary's held a special place in his heart, as he served as their pastor for a number of years and fell in love with the people of Raceland and the students of the school.

As he planned for his retirement and for the future of his family and parish, Msgr. Ledet wanted to leave a gift to St. Mary's to ensure the people of Raceland would have a parish and school long into the future.

He created a legacy by putting St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church and School as the beneficiary of two life insurance policies. Today, the Catholic Foundation is proud to continue Msgr. Ledet's legacy through his generous gift as part of the Msgr. Donald Ledet endowment for more than $300,000 to St. Mary's Nativity Church and School.