St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 7355

ACE WIngs

Grand Knight Craig Portier Presents ACE Wings

The Knights of Columbus has a very special honor that it can bestow upon its members called ACE Wings. The Knights of Columbus ACE Wings are very special and are not presented often. ACE is an acronym for Pro-Life without Apology, without Compromise and without Exception. This award is given to a brother Knight who has shown exceptional charitable service in the protection of the unborn and the right to life. It is a set of military airman style Angel wings with the imprint of the feet of a 10-week-old baby in the womb superimposed on them. Council 7355 can think of no other persons that are more deserving of this award. Our Parish Priests have been invaluable helping St. Bernadette to be able to procure and participate in activities that greatly further this cause. It is St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 7355 great honor to present these ACE Wings to the honorable Sir Knight Father Andre Melancon and Sir Knight Father James Rome. The Ace Wings were presented by Grand Knight Craig Portier.

Silver Rose Pilgrimage Visits St. Bernadette

Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights

The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The Silver Rose was at St. Bernadette Friday, November 3, 2023.

K of C Council 7355 Knight and family of the year

Knight of the Year

Celebrating excellence in service! Introducing the outstanding Knight of the Year for St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 7355. Our 2023 Knight of the Year is Ralph Mitchell. Join us in honoring their unwavering dedication and selfless acts. Let's inspire each other to make a difference.

Family of the Year

Knight of the Year

Celebrating excellence in service! Introducing the outstanding Family of the Year for St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 7355. Our 2023 Family of the Year is Al and Gretchen Hargis. Join us in honoring their unwavering dedication and selfless acts. Let's inspire each other to make a difference.

most reverend Mario e. dorsonville

October 31, 1960 - January 19, 2024

My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,

It is with great sadness and deep shock that I announce to you that our beloved Shepherd, Bishop Mario Dorsonville, passed away at 6:50 pm this evening after he gave in to complications arising from recent health problems.

My heart is broken as I make this news to you as this is not the kind of message any one of us would expect to receive. I am aware that you will have a lot of questions on your mind. I ask that you be patient with us as we begin to navigate through these uncertain moments. In the meantime, I ask that you keep him in your prayers.

Eternal rest be granted unto Bishop Dorsonville and may God’s perpetual light be upon him.
Amen.

Fr. Simon Peter Engurait
Vicar General
Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

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Pro Life ACE Wings Award

The Knights of Columbus has a very special honor that it can bestow upon its members called ACE Wings. The Knights of Columbus ACE Wings are very special and are not presented often. ACE is an acronym for Pro-Life without Apology, without Compromise and without Exception. This award is given to a brother Knight who has shown exceptional charitable service in the protection of the unborn and the right to life. It is a set of military airman style Angel wings with the imprint of the feet of a 10-week-old baby in the womb superimposed on them. Council 7355 can think of no other persons that are more deserving of this award. Our Parish Priests have been invaluable helping St. Bernadette to be able to procure and participate in activities that greatly further this cause. It is St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 7355 great honor to present the ACE Wings to the honorable Sir Knight Father Stephen Castille. The Ace Wings were presented by Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle.

Council Members Grand Knight Craig Portier, Mark Bascle, and Ralph Mitchell were also awarded ACE Wings for their Pro-Life activities.

Faithful Navigator Mark Bascle and Father Stephen Castille