Ménard, Father Charles M., Lafourche Intérieure, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 May 18

Ménard wants Blanc to administer Confirmation in St. Joseph's church as well as St. Philomena's. The number preparing for it is great. Since Confirmation will be at Thibodeaux on Sunday, it could be held on Tuesday or Wednesday at St. Philomena Chapel. The last Sunday of June or first of July would suit them very well. Father Jordain is very well; he is beginning to get acquainted with the functions of the ministry. Last Saturday there was a violent storm with hail. St. Mary's Chapel was damaged. Today Ménard is having 180 window panes replaced in St. Joseph Church which were broken by the storm. St. André Chapel at Lockport is served every third Sunday. He has written to Father Stephen Rousselon, through Father Emmanuel Domenech, C.M. about the Communion rail for St. Joseph's but has heard nothing. Ménard will pay for it as soon as it is received at Thibodaux; the money is already deposited with Lefebvre and Lauveau. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.