Roman Catholic Diocese Of Houma-Thibodaux
The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux (official Latin name: Dioecesis Humensis-Thibodensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese in southeastern Louisiana. It comprises Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, the eastern part of St. Mary Parish including Morgan City, and Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish. The diocese was created on June 5, 1977, and was previously part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Although a small diocese in terms of area, it has a large Roman Catholic population, with approximately 126,000 Catholics.
The current bishop is Most Rev. Sam G. Jacobs, formerly of the Diocese of Alexandria.
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