St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1973
St. Charles Borromeo Parish celebrated its 250th anniversary on June 3, 1973.
Many church leaders and government officials, as well as parishioners, participated in the day’s activities.
These included a mass of celebration, a pageant honoring the early German settlers, cajun music, and square dancing. All in attendance enjoyed an outdoor luncheon served under the majestic, historic oak trees on the church grounds.
This text is copyright © material by Marilyn Richoux, Joan Becnel and Suzanne Friloux, from St. Charles Parish, Louisiana: A Pictorial History, 2010.
