Staff
MSGR. Jefferson J. DeBlanc
Pastor
Monsignor Jefferson DeBlanc is a native of St. Martinville, and attended Immaculata Seminary in Lafayette, Holy Trinity Seminary in Dallas, TX, and the University of St. Thomas in Rome. He was ordained on July 1, 1977, and his first assignment was Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) of St. Peter Parish in New Iberia. He served at several parishes in Acadiana before being named Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Henderson in 1989. He went on to serve as Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Opelousas and most recently at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in Church Point before joining us here at Our Lady of Fatima. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Msgr. DeBlanc has ministered to the people of our Diocese in a number of capacities. He has served as a member of the Diocesan School Board and as Chancellor of Opelousas Catholic School, and has served as the Priest Liaison on the Diocesan Pastoral Council. He also held the position of Episcopal Vicar of the West Region of the Diocese of Lafayette for a number of years. In addition, he has served as “Faithful Friar” to the Bishop Jeanmard Assembly and Assembly #2213 of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Msgr. DeBlanc is widely respected by his fellow priests, and is known as a collaborative, pious person with a gentle spirit.
Pastor
Monsignor Jefferson DeBlanc is a native of St. Martinville, and attended Immaculata Seminary in Lafayette, Holy Trinity Seminary in Dallas, TX, and the University of St. Thomas in Rome. He was ordained on July 1, 1977, and his first assignment was Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) of St. Peter Parish in New Iberia. He served at several parishes in Acadiana before being named Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Henderson in 1989. He went on to serve as Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Opelousas and most recently at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in Church Point before joining us here at Our Lady of Fatima. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Msgr. DeBlanc has ministered to the people of our Diocese in a number of capacities. He has served as a member of the Diocesan School Board and as Chancellor of Opelousas Catholic School, and has served as the Priest Liaison on the Diocesan Pastoral Council. He also held the position of Episcopal Vicar of the West Region of the Diocese of Lafayette for a number of years. In addition, he has served as “Faithful Friar” to the Bishop Jeanmard Assembly and Assembly #2213 of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Msgr. DeBlanc is widely respected by his fellow priests, and is known as a collaborative, pious person with a gentle spirit.
Fr. Randall Moreau
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Moreau was born on June 28, 1960 in Eunice and was ordained to the priesthood on May 23, 1987. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Dallas, Cum Laude and a M.A. in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary, Summa Cum Laude. Fr. Moreau has served as Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Magdalen in Abbeville, and at St. John in Jeanerette. He has served as pastor at St. Peter in Grand Prairie, Our Lady Queen of All Saints in Ville Platte, St. Ann in Cow Island, St. John the Evangelist in Mermentau and St. Margaret of Scotland, Estherwood. He has also served as a member of the Priest Welfare Board, the Vocation Board and Continuing Education for Clergy Board.
Fr. Randall Moreau
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Moreau was born on June 28, 1960 in Eunice and was ordained to the priesthood on May 23, 1987. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Dallas, Cum Laude and a M.A. in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary, Summa Cum Laude. Fr. Moreau has served as Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Magdalen in Abbeville, and at St. John in Jeanerette. He has served as pastor at St. Peter in Grand Prairie, Our Lady Queen of All Saints in Ville Platte, St. Ann in Cow Island, St. John the Evangelist in Mermentau and St. Margaret of Scotland, Estherwood. He has also served as a member of the Priest Welfare Board, the Vocation Board and Continuing Education for Clergy Board.
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Deacon Timothy Maragos
Deacon Tim Maragos was ordained by Bishop Michael Jarrell in October 2006, and has served at Fatima since. He has been assigned to meet with all engaged couples planning to marry in the parish and help prepare them for their marriage. He and his wife, Madelyn, also prepare all parents and godparents who are bringing children for baptism. He is also honored by the “chaplain” of the Catholic Daughters, Court Our Lady of the Rosary. Deacon Maragos also assists those seeking annulments, and teaches RCIA courses and is grateful to perform baptisms here in the parish, as well as the occasional wedding. Prior to the COVID outbreak he regularly led Communion Services for prisoners at the Lafayette Parish jail. He has also taught a Bible study class to women prisoners at the jail and has offered scripture classes at Fatima. Deacon Maragos teaches a course on “the theology of the diaconate” to candidates who are preparing for ordination to diaconate. He is a practicing attorney who has worked for State Farm Insurance for the past 22 years and is active as a hearing chairman with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary System. He has also been involved with the Louisiana State Bar Association and was honored for service to the bar on two occasions. He and his wife, the former Madelyn Broussard, have two children, Nicholas, who lives in Seattle, Washington, and Anna, who lives with her husband Daniel and their four children in Lafayette. Anna is an assistant principal at Middlebrook Elementary School in Lafayette. Madelyn is a retired from the Lafayette Parish Public School System, where she served first as a teacher and then as gifted/talented programs supervisor. Email: deacon@fatimalafayette.org Phone: X121 |
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Stephanie Supple Parish Administrator Stephanie is a native of Alexandria, LA but has lived most of her adult life in Lafayette. Her children, Rachel & Allie, were born and raised in Lafayette and alumni of Our Lady of Fatima School. Her husband, Robert Supple, shares in her passion to serve Fatima parish as a Sacristan. Mrs. Supple spent 22 years working in healthcare as a nurse and administrator; 10 years locally at Our Lady of Lourdes RMC. Upon retiring she chose to pick up a paint brush and discovered her hidden talent for painting. She currently works as the administrator for our church parish and spends the rest of her days in her art studio. Mrs. Supple feels very blessed to have the opportunity to serve our Lord and his church while serving her fellow parishioners. Email: ssupple@fatimalafayette.org Phone: X118 |
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Annie Governale
Bookkeeper Ms. Governale is a native of Centerville, LA and has made Lafayette her home for the past 26 years. Her children, Dustin and Hunter were born and raised in Lafayette. Dustin currently attends UL and Hunter attends Lafayette High School. Ms. Governale has served Fatima parish for 17 years as the bookkeeper and a member of the Finance Committee for the parish. In addition, she dedicates her talent and time to facilitating and tracking the finances of our parish Devotional Societies and parishioner alms giving. In her psare time she loves to play tennis and cheer on her son, Hunter, as a member of the Lafayette High baseball team. Email: bookkeeper@fatimalafayette.org Phone X 123 |
Dee Dee McElligott
Director Communications & Marketing
Dee Dee is a native of Houma, LA who grew up in New Iberia. She is an alumni of Mount Carmel Academy. She moved to Lafayette to attend college at U of L. She has been married to Scott McElligott for 30 years and they have two sons, James and John. Along with their parents , their sons have served Fatima parish in many different ministries for many years. In their time off they love to travel and spend time with family and friends.
Email: office@fatimalafayette.org
Phone: X112
Director Communications & Marketing
Dee Dee is a native of Houma, LA who grew up in New Iberia. She is an alumni of Mount Carmel Academy. She moved to Lafayette to attend college at U of L. She has been married to Scott McElligott for 30 years and they have two sons, James and John. Along with their parents , their sons have served Fatima parish in many different ministries for many years. In their time off they love to travel and spend time with family and friends.
Email: office@fatimalafayette.org
Phone: X112
Renella Livers
Secretary/ Adult Sacramental Director
Renella is a native of Kaplan, LA. She has been a dedicated and loyal servant within the Lafayette Diocese as a secretary for 32 years. She began her career at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan and moved onto Our Lady of Fatima in Lafayette where she worked until June of 2012. To move closer to home she joined the staff at St. Mary Magdalen in Abbeville, La to serve there for 12 years. In July of 2024, she returned to Our Lady of Fatima as our secretary. She lends her many years of experience to coordinate and oversee our adult/family Sacramental needs (Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Annulments). In addition, she will be the assistant coordinator for Mercy Works and ACTS for the parish.
Email: rlivers@fatimalafayette.org
Phone: X114
Secretary/ Adult Sacramental Director
Renella is a native of Kaplan, LA. She has been a dedicated and loyal servant within the Lafayette Diocese as a secretary for 32 years. She began her career at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan and moved onto Our Lady of Fatima in Lafayette where she worked until June of 2012. To move closer to home she joined the staff at St. Mary Magdalen in Abbeville, La to serve there for 12 years. In July of 2024, she returned to Our Lady of Fatima as our secretary. She lends her many years of experience to coordinate and oversee our adult/family Sacramental needs (Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Annulments). In addition, she will be the assistant coordinator for Mercy Works and ACTS for the parish.
Email: rlivers@fatimalafayette.org
Phone: X114
Elaine Trahan
Religious Education Coordinator (First Communion, Confirmation, CCD)
Elaine Trahan is the Parish Religious Education Coordinator. Elaine is a native of Kaplan and a resident in our Lafayette community for 32 years. Elaine is a proud graduate of USL in the field of Education. Our parish has been blessed for several years to have her as the Confirmation religious educator for our teens. In July of 2022, we were graced to have her become a part of our Parish staff as the religious educator to include Confirmation, First Communion, and CCD students. She works Full-time with Service Chevrolet and anticipates her upcoming retirement in three years, where hopefully she can dedicate her time to bringing the children of our parish closer to Jesus.
Contact Parish Office: (337) 232-8945 or etrahan27@yahoo.com
Religious Education Coordinator (First Communion, Confirmation, CCD)
Elaine Trahan is the Parish Religious Education Coordinator. Elaine is a native of Kaplan and a resident in our Lafayette community for 32 years. Elaine is a proud graduate of USL in the field of Education. Our parish has been blessed for several years to have her as the Confirmation religious educator for our teens. In July of 2022, we were graced to have her become a part of our Parish staff as the religious educator to include Confirmation, First Communion, and CCD students. She works Full-time with Service Chevrolet and anticipates her upcoming retirement in three years, where hopefully she can dedicate her time to bringing the children of our parish closer to Jesus.
Contact Parish Office: (337) 232-8945 or etrahan27@yahoo.com
Keith D’ Anna
Choir Director/ Organist
Mr. Keith D’Anna comes to us from Germantown, Md, where he served as Director of Music and Organist for 5 years at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Keith is a native of Louisiana and happy to be back home. Keith holds a Bachelor or Music and Master of Music degree from Louisiana State University where he studied organ with Dr. Herndon Spillman. Keith has served as Director of Music throughout the New Orleans Diocese and is happy to be serving the parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima and the diocese of Lafayette.
email: bachmusicman@gmail.com
Phone: X111
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Our Lady of Fatima
2319 Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 70503 Phone: (337) 232-8945 office@fatimalafayette.org Weekend Service Times Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:00pm |
