Catholic Charities of Acadiana

Catholic Charities of Acadiana was incorporated in 2018 within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette by Bishop Douglas Deshotel. Though the charitable works of the Diocese date back to its inception in 1918 the late Monsignor Alexander Sigur. Initially providing limited services of rent and utility assistance to needy individuals and families, the program was later named for its founder, Msgr. Sigur, in 1984. In 1983, St. Joseph Diner was established and began serving free lunch meals to the hungry at its original location on West Simcoe Street. Catholic Services of Acadianas housing and shelter programs began in 1987 with the opening of St. Joseph Emergency Shelter for Men. These programs have expanded significantly, today including emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing for men, women, children, and veterans. On any given night, Catholic Services of Acadiana provides shelter to over 120 adults and 100 children. In 1995, Catholic Services of Acadiana entered i...