HMS Architects lead design effort to renovate Our Lady of Lourdes

HMS Architects was chosen to lead the design work for the renovation of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Violet, Louisiana. The groundbreaking on May 12, 2009 was attended by an large crowd of enthusiastic and deeply grateful official and parishioners. The original church had been dedicated in August of 1998 only to be flooded seven years later with 10 feet of flood waters from Hurricane Katrina. The parishioners have been gathering for worship services in the neighboring parish of St. Bernard Church.

Photo by William McCartney: The Our Lady of Lourdes Rebuilding Committee is shown with church and parish officals at the ground breaking ceremony on May 12, 2009. From left: Scott Giroir, Peggy Schifano, Hector Perez, Teddy Diecidue, the Rev. John Arnone, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes; St. Bernard Parish Councilman Wayne Landry, Mary Ann Bazile, St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro, Phyllis Diecidue, St. Bernard School Board Member Perry Nicosia, Andre Villere, architect from the Archdiocese of New Orleans,; Mike Buisson from HMS Architects, Liz Lacomb, Building coordinator for the Archdiocese of New Orleans; Keith Steger from HMS Architects.

More information at the St. Bernard Parish website