The Catholic Spirit of Mardi Gras| National Catholic Register

Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a feast shared by all. Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is celebrated around the world, but here in Southwest Louisiana, our…

Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a feast shared by all. Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is celebrated around the world, but here in Southwest Louisiana, our…