About Annunziata · Houma, Louisiana
Annunziata Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Houma, Louisiana, in the Diocese of Houma–Thibodaux, dedicated to the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the name "Annunziata" is Italian for "Annunciation"). Established in 1963 as part of the Houma Development Campaign Expansion Program, it grew alongside the Second Vatican Council, with its current facilities completed in 1965 when the Council adjourned. Today the parish serves roughly 974 families and is one of five diocesan centers for Hispanic Ministry, offering Masses in both English and Spanish. A weekly parish bulletin, "The Annunciation," keeps the community connected, and ministries span youth formation, the Altar Society, Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Hispanic community.
- Established
- 1963
- Patron
- The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Rev. Jean-Marie Nsambu (Administrator)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
Why belong here
Annunziata is a welcoming, multilingual Catholic parish in the heart of Houma that combines a long-standing, family-oriented congregation with active Hispanic Ministry. Parishioners can join more than a dozen groups — Youth Formation, Adult Formation, Altar Society, Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul, Music Ministry, and the Hispanic community — and the parish offers daily Mass, a Saturday Vigil, three Sunday Masses, and a Spanish Mass each week to fit any schedule. With clear sacramental preparation for Baptism (seminars on the first Saturday), Weddings (six-month advance scheduling), and Funerals, the parish walks alongside families through every stage of Catholic life.
Mass times at Annunziata
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 PM
- 30 minutes before every scheduled Mass
- By appointment (call the parish office)
Our History
Annunziata Parish was born in 1963 through the Houma Development Campaign Expansion Program, with a tract of land purchased at Acadian Drive and Oakland Drive. Sunday Masses were first celebrated at Oaklawn School while the church, school, and rectory were built, and the current facilities were completed in 1965 — the year the Second Vatican Council adjourned. The founding pastor, Rev. Irven Bordelon, served from 1963 to 1966, followed by a succession of pastors who shepherded the parish through more than six decades of growth.
- 1963 – Parish established; ~500 founding families
- 1964 – Priest moves to semi-permanent rectory at 301 Wildwood Drive
- 1965 – Current facilities completed as Vatican II adjourns
- 1966 – Rev. Hubert Broussard becomes second pastor
- 1969 – Rev. William McCallion takes over as third pastor
- 1970 – Parish grows to ~1,000 families; Rev. Andy LePage joins as assistant pastor
- Today – One of the diocese's five Hispanic Ministry centers
Mass & Worship Schedule
Annunziata offers a generous weekly schedule to serve its bilingual community. In addition to daily morning Mass Monday through Friday, there is a Saturday Vigil in English at 4:00 PM, a Saturday Vigil in Spanish (Misa en Español) at 7:00 PM, three Sunday Masses (9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM), a First Saturday morning Mass at 9:00 AM, a Thursday evening Spanish Mass (Misa Hispana) at 7:00 PM, and a Wednesday morning Communion Service.
- Saturday Vigil (English) – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Vigil (Spanish / Misa en Español) – 7:00 PM
- Sunday – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM
- Weekday Mass – Mon–Fri 8:00 AM
- Thursday – Misa Hispana 7:00 PM
- First Saturday – 9:00 AM
- Wednesday Communion Service – 8:30 AM
Faith Formation
The parish runs Adult Formation and Youth Formation programs to walk parishioners of every age through the Catholic faith.
- Adult Formation — ongoing catechesis for adults
- Youth Formation — coordinated by Mrs. Heather Anderton (Ext. 204) and Youth Minister Mrs. Julie Clement
- Confirmation preparation for teens
- Baptism seminars (1st Saturday of every month)
Ministries & Organizations
Annunziata supports a wide range of lay ministries and parish organizations, from liturgical to charitable works.
- Altar Society
- Knights of Columbus
- St. Vincent de Paul conference (Ext. 207)
- Hispanic Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Safe Environment program (coordinated by Sara Guyan, Ext. 202)
Sacraments
The parish office prepares parishioners for every major sacrament of Catholic life. Couples are asked to schedule weddings at least six months in advance and to complete Pre-Cana through the Diocese of Houma–Thibodaux. Funerals are coordinated through the parish office, usually after the family has met with a funeral home. Baptism seminars are held the first Saturday of every month by appointment.
- Baptism — call to schedule; seminars 1st Saturday
- First Reconciliation — see Confession schedule
- Confirmation — youth preparation program
- Marriage — 6 months advance; Pre-Cana through diocese
- Funerals — call parish office; coordinate with funeral home
- Anointing of the Sick — by appointment
Mass Intentions & Sanctuary Candles
Parishioners may reserve Mass Intentions and Sanctuary Candles by calling the parish office. Suggested donations are $5 per Mass and $10 per Sanctuary Candle.
- Mass Intentions — $5 suggested donation
- Sanctuary Candle — $10 suggested donation
Parish Staff & Pastoral Team
The parish is led by Administrator Rev. Jean-Marie Nsambu and a small pastoral and administrative team that supports faith formation, youth ministry, safe environment, the Hispanic community, and St. Vincent de Paul.
- Rev. Jean-Marie Nsambu — Administrator
- Sara Guyan — Administrative Assistant / Safe Environment Coordinator (Ext. 202)
- Mrs. Heather Anderton — Coordinator of Youth Formation (Ext. 204)
- Mrs. Julie Clement — Youth Minister
- St. Vincent de Paul — Ext. 207
Hispanic Ministry
Annunziata is officially designated as one of five centers for Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Houma–Thibodaux. The parish offers a full Spanish-language schedule: a Saturday Vigil Misa en Español at 7:00 PM, a Thursday evening Misa Hispana at 7:00 PM, and a Hispanic-focused parish community supported by parish staff.
- Misa Hispana — Thursday 7:00 PM
- Misa en Español (Vigil) — Saturday 7:00 PM
- Auxiliary Hispanic Ministry committee
Visit, Contact & Giving
Parishioners and visitors can reach the office at (985) 876-2971 or [email protected], or stop by 2011 Acadian Drive, Houma, LA 70363. Note: the parish office is currently by appointment only due to construction. Online giving is available through the parish website.
- Phone: (985) 876-2971
- Fax: (985) 868-6414
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 2011 Acadian Drive, Houma, LA 70363
- Office Hours (per parish site): Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–1:00 PM; Sat/Sun Closed
- Office Hours (per diocesan directory): Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–4:30 PM; Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Online Giving available via the parish website
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Irven (Ivern) Bordelon1963–1966
Founding pastor; oversaw construction while Mass was held at Oaklawn School and the temporary rectory at 404 Hibernia Place.
- Rev. Hubert Broussard1966–1969
Second pastor of Annunziata.
- Rev. William McCallion1969–
Third pastor, beginning November 1969; Fr. Andy LePage joined as assistant pastor in September 1970 as the parish reached about 1,000 families.
- Rev. Jim Morrison
Pastor in 2002; also director of the Diocese of Houma–Thibodaux Office of Vocations and led the Emmaus Group discernment program for young men.
- Rev. Jean-Marie Nsambu
Current Administrator (listed on the parish and diocesan directory).