Outreach Ministries

Extending Christ’s Love to Our Community

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
— Matthew 25:40

At St. Bernard Catholic Church, our Outreach Ministries lie at the heart of our mission to share Christ’s love with every member of our Breaux Bridge community. Through compassionate service, intentional prayer, and creative expressions of faith, our outreach ministries extend our care beyond the St. Bernard church walls—inviting each of us to grow in service, healing, and fellowship.

We encourage you to explore these outreach opportunities, find a ministry that resonates with your calling, and join us in making a tangible difference for those around us.

Outreach Ministries

  • The St. Joseph Oratory & Café is a community space dedicated to the holistic development of the youth, particularly those marginalized or at risk.

    The oratory model emphasizes the importance of meeting the spiritual, educational, social, and recreational needs of young people.

    To learn more, visit the St. Joseph Oratory & Café webpage. To get involved, contact Kaitlin Davis at kaitlin@stbernardch.com.

  • The Works of Mercy Initiative is a vibrant outreach inspired by our Catholic faith and commitment to serve those in need. This initiative extends our ministry beyond St. Bernard church walls to address the pressing challenges in our local Breaux Bridge community. Through your support, we provide essential services such as food assistance, affordable housing, healthcare access, disaster relief, and educational opportunities for our youth. Guided by the principles of human dignity, the common good, solidarity, and subsidiarity, we are dedicated to transforming lives in Breaux Bridge and beyond. Whether through monthly donations or volunteer service, every act of kindness helps put God’s mercy into action.

    To learn more, visit the Works of Mercy website page. To get involved, contact Kaitlin Davis at kaitlin@stbernardch.com.

  • St. Joseph’s Altar is a cherished tradition rooted in Sicily, where families once honored St. Joseph during times of hardship by creating food altars in thanks for His intercession. Typically arranged in three tiers symbolizing the Holy Trinity, these altars feature a statue of St. Joseph, along with offerings of bread, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, and meatless dishes, accented by Italian cookies, candles, flowers, and holy cards. The celebration, now celebrated annual on St. Joseph’s feast day (March 19), is enriched by the Tupa Tupa ritual—a re-enactment of the Holy Family’s search for shelter—which reminds us of the importance of faith, hospitality, and charity.


    To get involved, contact Laura Miller at labwmiller@msn.com.

  • Through our homebound ministry, ministers bring Holy Communion and spiritual encouragement to parishioners who are homebound due to illness or other circumstances, making sure no one in our community is ever forgotten.


    To get involved, contact Chastity Soileau at chasity@stbernardch.com.

  • That Man Is You is a dynamic men’s ministry focused on inspiring Catholic men to embrace their faith, develop leadership, and forge genuine relationships. Through engaging discussions, fellowship, and reflective prayer, participants are encouraged to live out their calling with courage and authenticity in every facet of life.


    To learn more, visit https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/.

    To get involved, contact Jeremy Price at 337-356-4898 or jeremy@pricemachineshop.com.

  • The Annulments ministry offers compassionate guidance through the Church’s process of marriage annulment. With clear information and sensitive pastoral support, this ministry walks alongside those seeking clarity and healing in their marital journey, ensuring that every step is taken with grace and understanding.


    To get involved, contact the church office at 337-332-2159.

  • Witness to Love is a ministry dedicated to building strong, faith-based marriages through a virtues-based, catechumenate model of marriage renewal and preparation.

    By integrating modern principles of psychology with timeless Catholic virtues, Witness to Love equips engaged and married couples—as well as mentor couples and church leaders—with the tools to navigate life's challenges and deepen their relationships in Christ.


    To get involved, contact Chastity Soileau at chasity@stbernardch.com.

  • Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic, pro-life/pro-family grief support ministry that focuses on bereaved families who have experienced child loss of any age and circumstance, including pregnancy loss through miscarriage and stillbirth, and after birth as an infant, child, ​​adolescent, or adult. While Red Bird operates as Catholics, their ministry serves anyone who has experienced the loss of a child.​

    To learn more, visit https://www.redbird.love/.

    To get involved, contact Kelly Breaux at 337-233-2019 or kelly@redbird.love.

  • Cursillo and Ultreya are transformative retreat ministries designed to spark spiritual renewal and deepen your personal relationship with Christ. Through focused sessions of prayer, teaching, and fellowship, participants embark on a journey that equips them to become active ambassadors of faith in their everyday lives.

    To get involved, contact Pip Simoneaux at 337-258-7967.

Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

– Matthew 25:40