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The boat carrying the Blessed Sacrament proceeds up Bayou Teche in Franklin during the Fête Dieu du Teche.

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Flower girls drop petals on the ground as altar servers follow during the walking procession in Franklin.

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Statues of the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph are placed on boats at Franklin for a procession along Bayou Teche during the Fête Dieu du Teche.

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The Rev. Michael Champagne carries the Blessed Sacrament during the Eucharistic Procession from the Church of the Assumption on Main Street in Franklin to the boat docks along Bayou Teche. The procession was part of the Fête Dieu du Teche held Tuesday.

Faithful take to the Teche for Eucharistic procession

FRANKLIN — The ninth annual Fête Dieu du Têche held on Tuesday drew thousands of Roman Catholics from around South Louisiana and beyond to celebrate their faith, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgi

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