Two Parishes, One Catholic Family

St. Anne and St. Anthony of Padua are distinct parish communities united in faith, worship and mission. Rooted in the Eucharist and guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to welcome all people, celebrate the sacraments, form disciples and serve our neighbors with the love of Christ.

Today, our two parishes share clergy, ministries and a commitment to proclaiming the Gospel while preserving the history and character of each church. Together, we celebrate our Catholic faith, support one another and work to build vibrant communities where every person can encounter Jesus Christ.

Whether you are a longtime parishioner, new to the area or returning to the Church, you have a place in our parish family.

St. Anne Catholic Church

7348 Main Street, Sorrento, LA 70778

St. Anne Mission was founded in 1953, the same year that the chapel was built on land donated by Russel Tullier. It was dedicated as a mission of Holy Rosary Parish, St. Amant under the pastorship of Father August Wysoff.

On March 31, 1962, the mission of St. Anne was transferred to St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Darrow. After much dialogue between the people and Bishop Robert E. Tracy, St. Anne was made a parish with Father Louis Persac as its first pastor.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

37311 Hwy. 22, Darrow, LA 70725

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church started as St. Ann de la Crevasse Chapel. The original site is now lost to the Mississippi River and there is no record of when it was built. Prior to 1872, the Lazarist priests from Ascension of Our Lord Church in Donaldsonville ministered to the people of Darrow.

During the administration of Father J.M.T. Massardier at Ascension Church, the St. Ann Chapel was renovated. Father Massardier died in 1916 and when the newly appointed pastor, Father Chambon arrived, he found the mission chapel of St. Ann was no longer a mission of Donaldsonville, but a mission of St. Francis of Assisi, where Father Loots was pastor.

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7348 Main Street, Sorrento, LA 70778

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37311 Hwy. 22, Darrow, LA 70725

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