Dcn. Doug Moreau passes away

The Diocese of Alexandria announced the death of Deacon Doug Moreau.

A funeral Mass for Moreau is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport. Father Charlie Ray and other priests from the diocese will officiate. Visitation will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. that morning at the same church, with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery #2.

Moreau was ordained a deacon in 2022. He participated in A.C.T.S. Retreats, Cursillo Retreats, the Steubenville Conference, and the That Man Is You program, and he assisted with CCD religious education classes. He worked at Avoyelles Value, Cooper Cameron, Inc., and DGI Supply before retiring in 2024.