Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Email Format
Religious InstitutionsLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees
The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical territory based in Schriever, Louisiana. It was established on June 5, 1977 and serves a regional Catholic community across Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, with portions of St. Mary and Jefferson parishes. The diocese comprises parishes, mission communities, and Catholic schools, as well as diocesan offices such as Catholic Charities. It oversees 38 parishes, 6 mission communities of faith, 9 Catholic elementary schools, and 3 Catholic high schools, alongside diocesan offices that support churches and schools. Its mission centers on forming missionary disciples of Jesus Christ in line with Matthew 28:19. A notable recent development is the appointment of Michelle Chiasson as president of Edward Douglas White Catholic High School for the 2026–2027 academic year.