THIBODAUX, La. (WGNO) — The sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux was installed Friday, Sept. 5 at Nicholls State University. He is the first bishop from Africa in the mainland United States. According to the Diocese, Simon Peter Engurait was ordained as bishop by Archbishop Gregory Aymond. 40 bishops…
LOUISIANA, U.S. (KTVE/KARD) - It’s a momentous weekend for Roman Catholics across Louisiana, marked by two major events that highlight both local and global significance. On Friday, September 5, 2025, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will welcome its new bishop in a formal ordination and installation ceremony, marking the beginning of…
SCHRIEVER, La. (WGNO) — The Diocese of the Houma-Thibodaux area has a newly appointed bishop. Apostolic Nuncio to the United States Archbishop Christophe Pierre announced Pope Leo XIV's selection of Father Simon Peter Engurait as the area's sixth bishop on Thursday morning, June 5, in Rome. Where Y’at this Weekend:…