Hurricane Betsy struck in 1965. The locals recall attending 6 AM Friday mass the morning after the storm passed - the steeple had already fallen.
Photo Credit - Henry Chauvin
This picture shows the elaborate carpets sewn together by individual pieces by the Altar Society and how magnificent the altar was prior to the Vatican II changes. The top spires were removed to push the alter back to make room for the front facing altar and sanctuary lamp moved from the center to the side.
Photo Credit - Cecile Chauvin
