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Regular Session, 2013
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 91
BY REPRESENTATIVE TERRY LANDRY
A RESOLUTION
To commend Reverend Monsignor Ronald Broussard, former Vicar General of the Diocese
of Lafayette, upon the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination as a priest.
WHEREAS, Reverend Monsignor Ronald Broussard has served in various parishes
throughout southwest Louisiana with pastoral devotion, and it is appropriate to recognize the
depth of his faith through his comforting and spiritual leadership; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Broussard was born to Emma and Ernest Broussard as the fifth
of six children; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard received his bachelor's degree in business
management from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and earned a masters in divinity
at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard's seminary experiences were influenced greatly
by his studies at Xavier University, an environment that created indelibly rich and
transforming memories for his journey; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard was ordained into the priesthood on May 21,
1988, after completing his deacon internship at Our Lady of the Lake in Delcambre; and
WHEREAS, since 1990, Monsignor Broussard has held many positions of leadership
within the Diocese of Lafayette, including the appointment as the first African American
Vice Chancellor and first African American Vicar General; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard's first assignment was as associate pastor at Our
Lady of the Holy Rosary in Kaplan and his first assignment as pastor was at St. Benedict De
Moore from 1992-2004; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard received the distinguished Prelate of Honor of
Monsignor from Pope John Paul II in 1999, making him the first African American priest
to receive this honor in the Diocese of Lafayette; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 91
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WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard has served the St. Edward/St. Jude Catholic
Church Parish as pastor since 2004, where he is the shepherd of approximately one thousand
two hundred fifty parishioners; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard also serves as pastor of the Proclamation of
St. Edward Catholic School; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard has been actively involved in the Diocese as a
Louisiana Worship Commissioner, a Diocesan Building Committee member, a member of
the College of Consultors, the Bishop's Representative to Lafayette Catholic Service Centers,
Inc., and a member of the Priest Council; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard formed and directs the Mass Choir, which
performs at special church masses including those celebrated by Bishop Michael Jarrell at
the Immaculata Chapel in Lafayette for the elderly and victims of violence; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard's deeply rooted faith permeates the lyrics he
writes, the music he composes and plays, and the songs he sings, all for God's glory; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Broussard encourages all of his parishioners to serve with
a heart like Jesus and works to create a positive nurturing environment for the youth of the
community; and
WHEREAS, as pastor, Monsignor Broussard's devotion to prayer and service
continues to create an uplifting, uniting, and healing church and school community
environment, and the historic milestone of his twenty-fifth anniversary in the priesthood is
the result of exemplary dedication to the church, its parishioners, and school family; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize Monsignor Broussard and to extend to him
sincere and heartfelt appreciation as he continues to be an inspiration to many.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Reverend Monsignor Ronald Broussard
upon the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination as a priest, does hereby recognize the
good works and service that Monsignor Broussard has given to numerous churches and their
parishioners and particularly his wonderful service as pastor of St. Edward/St. Jude Catholic
Church, does hereby express gratitude on behalf of the many lives that Monsignor Broussard
has touched during his ministry, and does hereby extend to him best wishes for health,
happiness, and God's richest blessings in the years to come. ENROLLEDHR NO. 91
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Reverend Monsignor Ronald Broussard.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES