St. Vincent de Paul breaks ground for St. Louise de Marillac Chapel

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Baton Rouge celebrated a groundbreaking of the St. Louise de Marillac Chapel on May 8. The chapel, which is being built in the heart of the St. Vincent de Paul campus, will help those experiencing homelessness, hunger, or poverty to be nourished spiritually in addition to the food, shelter, and other resources they receive from SVDP. Pictured “turning the first sod” along with Bishop Michael G. Duca, center, and SVDP Executive Director Michael Acaldo, far left, are Deacon Eulis Simien, Robert Lunsford, architect, and representatives of the St. Louise de Marillac Chapel Committee, the SVDP Diocesan Council, the SVDP Special Works Board of Directors, and Deumite Construction.


Bishop Michael G. Duca blesses the ground upon which the St. Louise de Marillac Chapel will be built.  Photos by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator