How many st. teresas are there

Theresa wrote poetry and her autobiography. One of her first loves was missionary work—a duty assigned, at that time, only to priests. Keffer, who had travelled to France and even celebrated Mass in the room she was born in, was a missionary on the West Shore in the s. He named his first and only parish after her because of St. Theresa would be made a Doctor of the church.

On October 19, World Mission Sunday she became the third woman of 33 doctors to be so recognized by the church. The canonization of her parents, Louis and Zelie Guerin Martin, is also under consideration. Despite the sad times of her life, and there were many, Therese learned to trust God and Mary, the Mother of Jesus.

During the sad times, she believed that God was holding her hand. Even after her Mother died when Therese was very young she looked at the stars one night when walking with her father, and saw her name written there in the sky - a big "T" — and she knew what all children should know, that God knows us personally and that we do not get lost in the crowd. Married in , the couple had nine children; four died in infancy and five entered religious life.

During their year marriage, the couple was known to attend Mass daily, pray and fast, respect the Sabbath, visit the elderly and the sick, and welcome the poor into their home. Diocese of Lafayette. Home Who is St. Church Art Informational Videos Retreats. Who is St. Mass Schedule. You are here: Home Who is St.

Theresa, Abbeville LA. Log in. Remember Me. Our school boasts nearly five hundred students; our religious education program has another 1, students enrolled. Nearly three hundred children make First Communion every year along with another two hundred who are confirmed. On July 16, , Father James C.

Hudgins became our new pastor. We welcome Fr. Hudgins and pray God blesses him abundantly in his work here at our parish! Toggle navigation Saint Theresa Parish. Mass Times. Confession Times. Print Bulletin. Protecting Our Children. Click here to request a room. Nov Daily Mass.

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