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St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 7355

St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 7355St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 7355St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 7355

Houma, LA

Houma, LA Houma, LA Houma, LA

State of Louisiana Patriotic Essay Award Winner Sophie Henry

  St. Bernadette Elementary School student Sophie Henry was awarded the State Of Louisiana Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Patriotic Essay Award.  Combined with winning the local Assembly 2322 and the Houma/Thibodaux Diocese Awards, Sophie was awarded a total of $800 for her essay.


Sophie is shown here with Assembly 2322 Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle and the Pastor of St. Bernadette Church Rev. Andre Melancon.

St. Bernadette School Mass for Patriotic Program Essay Award 02/24/26

Sir Knights from Father Vandebilt Assembly 2322 joined Father Andre Melancon to celebrate the St. Bernadette School Mass where the Patriotic Essay Award for the Assembly and the Diocese was awarded to Sophie Henry.

    Choose Life Mass 01/18/2026

    Sir Knights from Father Vandebilt Assembly 2322 joined Father Andre Melancon to celebrate Midnight Mass on Christmas morning 2025.  This tradition dates back many years and is one of the honored traditions of Assembly 2322.  Serving as Color Corp Commander was Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle who is serving his final term as Faithful Navigator shown beside Father Andre with Past District Master Kell Luke.

    Midnight Mass Christmas - December 25, 2025

    Sir Knights from Father Vandebilt Assembly 2322 joined Father Andre Melancon to celebrate Midnight Mass on Christmas morning 2025.  This tradition dates back many years and is one of the honored traditions of Assembly 2322.  Serving as Color Corp Commander was Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle who is serving his final term as Faithful Navigator shown beside Father Andre with Past District Master Kell Luke.

    An Hour with a Hero Program

    Assembly 2322's first Hour with a Hero speaker was Mr. Norris Morvant.  


    Morvant, a 101-year-old French-speaking Cajun from Thibodaux, served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.


    As a bilingual soldier, Morvant could translate documents, decipher messages and speak directly with the people whose countries were being liberated by the Allies.


    Morvant ended up being taken as a Prisoner of War for two and a half years.  


    Assembly 2322 thanks and salutes you Mr. Morvant.  May God Bless!

      Fourth Quarter 2025 Fourth Degree Honor Guards

      Assembly 2322 Family of the Year

      Mike and Amy Delaune of Fr Vandebilt Assembly 2322 were presented the Assembly 2322 Family of the Year award.  The presentation was made by Assembly 2322 Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle.

      Ordination of Bishop Simon Peter Engurait

      On September 5, 2025, several Sir Knights from Father Vandebilt Assembly 2322 joined with our brothers to provide the Honor Guard for the Ordination of our new Bishop Simon Peter Engurait. The Knights are proud to provide this service to our Catholic community. 

      Assembly 2322 Knight of the Year presented to Sir Knight Craig Portier

      Sir Knight Craig Portier of Fr Vandebilt Assembly 2322 was presented the Assembly 2322 Knight of the Year award.  The presentation was made by Assembly 2322 Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle.

      Order of Merit Award presented to Sir Knight Craig Portier

      Sir Knight Craig Portier of Fr Vandebilt Assembly 2322 was presented the prestigious “Order Of Merit” award.  The presentation was made by Worthy LA District Master George Martin at the installation of Officers banquet on July 26th at Maria Immaculata Church.  The Order Of Merit is an exclusive recognition presented at the sole discretion of the District Master based on nominations from Faithful Navigators.  

      Father Vandebilt Assembly Officers for the 25/26 Fraternal Year

      An Installation of Officers Ceremony was held at Maria Immaculata on Saturday, July 26.  Shown are the Officers from Fr. August Vandebilt Assembly #2322 for the upcoming fraternal year. L/R  Faithful Admiral - George Swindel,  Faithful Outer Sentinel - Andy Dufrene,  Faithful Navigator - Mark Bascle,  Faithful Captain - Craig Portier, and  Faithful Comptroller - Maurice Evans.

      Houma/Thibodaux Diocese Assemblies Installation of Officers

      An Installation of Officers Ceremony was held at Maria Immaculata on Saturday, July 26.  Shown are the Officers from Judge A.J. Caillouet Assembly #336, Holy Family Assembly #2215, and Fr. August Vandebilt Assembly #2322 for the upcoming fraternal year. Shown with the Officers is Father Joey Pilola Pastor of Maria Immaculata.

      Honor Guard for the Memorial Mass for St. Kateri Tekakwitha. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us.

      Assembly 2322 Honor Guard Members participated in the 30th Annual Memorial Mass of St. Kateri Takakwitka, the first Native American saint at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, LA.


      Known as the Lily of the Mohawks, St. Kateri is the patron saint of ecology, the environment, and Native Americans. She is remembered for her deep devotion to Christ and her commitment to charity and chastity.


      As we celebrate her legacy, we pray for all Native American peoples in our Catholic community.

      Honor Guard for the Louisiana State Officers Installation Mass at St. Bernadette. Congratulations to State Deputy Bobby Charpentier.

      Honor Guard for Blessing of Bishop Latino Hall and Bernadette House

        Patriotic Medallion Award

          

        Houma/Thibodaux Diocese Patriotic Medallion winner was Kyleigh Louviere shown here being presented with the award by Assembly 2322 Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle.

        Honor Guard for Chrism Mass

        Sir Knights from the Father A. Vandebilt Fourth Degree Assembly participated in the annual Chrism Mass at St. Francis Co-Cathedral. The Mass was presided over by Bishop Emeritus Sam Jacobs. 

        Civic Award presented to Assembly 2322

        Past District Master presents Assembly 2322 Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle with the Knights of Columbus Civic Award for Patriotic Programs for its activities in 2024.

        Military Leadership Award presented by Assembly 2322

         

        On Saturday, March 22nd Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle attended the 
        College and Career Readiness Center
        Army JROTC  Ball and Awards Banquet


        On behalf of Fr Vandebilt Assembly and the District of LA 4th Degree KC’s  Faithful Navigator Bascle presented the Patriotic Military Leadership award to C/PFC Caitlyn Spencer. 


        Congratulations Caitlyn and God Bless!!

        The Knights of Columbus Military Leadership Award.

        Faces of Father Vandebilt Assembly 2322: Blessing of the Memorial to the Unborn Child - January 19, 2025

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