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The boat carrying the Blessed Sacrament proceeds up Bayou Teche in Franklin during the Fête Dieu du Teche.
Flower girls drop petals on the ground as altar servers follow during the walking procession in Franklin.
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