Melancon named Houma-Thibodaux vicar general

Bishop Simon Peter Engurait has appointed the Rev. André Melancon as the vicar general for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
Ordained in 2011, Melancon has served the diocese for nearly 15 years. He will continue to serve as pastor of St. Bernadette Church in Houma and chaplain at Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma.
“Fr. André has a generous heart of service, great wisdom, true humility, and energy that will be a great asset to the office of the bishop,” Engurait said.
“I always prayed that whatever Christ and His Church asked of me, that I would always have the courage to say yes,” Melancon said. “I am excited, humbled, and deeply grateful to Bishop Simon Peter for the trust he has placed in me by appointing me as Vicar General.”
Engurait has also appointed his successor at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever: the Rev. Mitch Semar. He will continue to serve as the director of vocations and seminarians and chaplain of E. D. White Catholic High School. 
“I have utmost faith and confidence in Father Mitch to shepherd the people of this beautiful parish that has been so good to me,” Engurait said.