February 2019 - Page 12 of 14 - St. Charles Herald Guide

After 60 years, Sacred Heart closing its doors

February 4, 2019 Ryan Arena

Sacred Heart of Jesus School has been a staple of the Norco community for the past 60 years, but at the end of the school year, it will be no longer. […]

6 priests who served in parish decades ago accused of abuse

February 4, 2019 Anna Thibodeaux

Of the 57 priests identified on a list with “credible” claims of child sexual abuse released by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, six of them had assignments in St. Charles Parish. […]

Her short, bright life inspired so many

February 4, 2019 Anna Thibodeaux

Emmerson Dean was only 18 months old when a near drowning accident left her with severe brain damage and dependent on her family, but they considered her a blessing. […]

2018 was parish’s lowest crime total in 22 years

February 4, 2019 Anna Thibodeaux

Surrounded by fellow law enforcement and prosecutors, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne announced a 12.4 percent drop in the parish’s crime rate in 2018 when compared to 2017, hitting a 22-year low. […]

Man faces over 100 years in prison for child molestation

February 4, 2019 Anna Thibodeaux

John Elmer, 70, of Bayou Gauche was found guilty of four counts of child molestation on Jan. 24 by a St. Charles Parish petit jury. […]

For a civilization to succeed, the family must succeed and flourish

February 4, 2019 Wilmer Todd

Building a strong family life is an important task of families of all sizes and backgrounds. Trying to establish strong family ties is difficult in our secular world today. All too often today we read about one family member killing or injuring another family member. The family must be the core that holds society together. […]