Voorhies replacing Vidrine as Sacred Heart pastor

Submitted by Raymond Partsch on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 23:22

By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III
Managing Editor

A new man of the cloth will be taking over at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Ville Platte.
Bishop Michael Jarrell of the Diocese of Lafayette announced on the Diocece’s website Saturday, June 27 of several changes throughout the Diocese, including a change in leadership at Sacred Heart.
Rev. Thomas Voorhies of the Saints Peter and Paul Church in Scott has been appointed as the new pastor at Sacred Heart in Ville Platte, effective Monday, July 6. In addition to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Ville Platte, he will also handle duties at its mission in Belaire Cove and at Saint Joseph Parish in Ville Platte. His term will be for six years.
Sacred Heart’s former pastor Rev. Jason Vidrine has been appointed to the Office of Pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Krotz Springs. His term will be for six years as well and will take effect July 20.

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