Father Bayhi invested into the Order of the Fleur de Lis

On Aug. 26, Father Jeff Bayhi was invested into the Order of the Fleur de Lis in at the Basilica of St. Mary in Natchez, Mississippi.

Father Bayhi has retired from active service but continues to serve at St. John the Baptist Church in Zachary. Additionally, he works with Metanoia Manor and is a strong supporter for the effort to eliminate human trafficking. He has served as chaplain for the Knights of Columbus.

Father Bayhi has been acknowledged for his strong devotion to the sacraments of Holy Mother Church. He was asked to divulge information concerning a crime but his knowledge of the incident occurred from the confessional, stated the order.

The Order of Fleur de Lis is an organization of Catholic men incorporated under the laws of the state of Louisiana as non-profit organization. The order’s domain consists of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.

The objectives of the order include supporting and defending the Holy Catholic Church and its teachings, promoting patriotism and good citizenship, encouraging public morality and unselfish service to God and country, and assisting and publicizing the activities of other organizations which also promote these previously listed values. Furthermore, the order popularizes the memories and achievements of Catholic leaders in religion, the arts and sciences, philanthropy education, exploration and archeology, government and international relations, medicine and jurisprudence and other established professions.

The Order of the Fleur de Lis encourages and recognizes leadership in living the values and principles of the Catholic faith by presenting the Msgr. Joseph Susi Award of Honor to an individual who has excelled as a Catholic leader in any of the following: Religion, family values, youth, aging, politics, patriotism, the arts and sciences, education, philanthropy, public morality, management-labor, the media or medicine and jurisprudence.

Other Knight Commanders in the Diocese of Baton Rouge include Bishop Michael G. Duca, Bishop Emeritus Reverend Robert W. Muench, Russell Ruh, Stephen Thomas and Vernon Ducote.