Priests lead people across a bridge in Leonville as part of a recent Fête-Dieu du Teche observance. This year's Fête will petition for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is scheduled for Aug. 15. The boat procession will travel 40 miles down Bayou Teche. The event also will mark the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Fete-Dieu du Teche will pray for end to pandemic
The sixth annual Fête-Dieu du Teche will petition God for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.