Despite Hurricanes and Economic Ruin, One Church in Empire Remains Standing for 100 Years

Way down the road in Southern Plaquemines Parish, St. Ann’s Catholic Church has stood as an essential landmark for the community of Empire for over 100 years. Established in 1922 (as mentioned in a previous article on St. Ann’s, its centennial celebration was held on March 9), St. Ann’s has served as the religious institution for generations of residents, persisting as an unchanging aspect of…