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St. Mary Magdalene is one of the greatest saints of the Bible and a legendary example of God's mercy and grace. The precise dates of her birth and death are unknown, but we do know she was present with Christ during his public ministry, death and resurrection. She is mentioned at least a dozen times in the Gospels.
Jun 22, 1991 · Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Church, Abbeville, LA 2002 – 2014. Chancellor of Vermilion Catholic High School 2002 - 2014. Pastor of St. Peter Church, New Iberia, LA 2014 – Present. Chancellor of Catholic High School, New Iberia, LA 2014 – Present. Diocesan Positions and Appointments: Assistant Master of Ceremonies 1991-2000
The Church celebrates St. Mary Magdalene because of her example of virtue and loyalty to Christ. She was a devoted disciple and close friend of Jesus during the time of His ministry, and one of the few who remained with Him during His agony on the Cross.
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Controversy over the identity of St. Mary Magdalene has continued since the early Church. In the Gospels, there are three particular "characters" involved in the controversy: Mary Magdalene, a follower of our Lord (Jn 20:11-18); the anonymous penitent woman (Lk 7:36-50); and Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus (Lk 10:38-42).
We the Catholic Community of St. Mary Magdalen: Embrace our Baptismal Committment to Christ, Live a life of Faith, Service and Worship , Seek to transform the world through prayer and evangelization.
St. Mary Magdalen Parish was established in 1842 by Pere Antoine Desire Megret. The first church, the remodeled home of Joseph LeBlanc, was built and dedicated in the spring of 1844. From the beginning it was placed under the invocation of Saint Mary Magdalen, a favorite saint among the descendants of the Acadian exiles all through South Louisiana.
