Lifestyle

North Vermilion High Dreams competed at the American All Star State Championship held this past Sunday at the Cajun Dome.
This competition was the first of three they are attending this season. This Sunday, Jan. 22, the Dreams head back to the Cajun Dome to compete at the UDA Louisiana Regional Competition. Coaches, Vangie Davidson and Shamayne Istre are very pleased with their team’s standing this past weekend and plan to use the feedback from State and Regionals as preparation for their upcoming UDA National competition in 2 weeks.

The Diocese of Lafayette held its Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass & Award Celebration at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Bishop Douglas Deshotel was the main celebrant of the Mass.
The event recognizes individuals who embody the heroic virtues of Rev. King and have significantly contributed to their faith community. Over seventy individuals were awarded and recognized during the celebration. This annual event is sponsored by the Office of Black Catholic Ministries of the Diocese of Lafayette.

The Vermilion Catholic Fiat ministry class and St. Mary Magdalen parishioners placed these white crosses in front of St. Mary Magdalen to represent the millions of children who have been victims of abortion for the last 51 years.