St. John's first church was built in 1871.
The name "Saint John the Baptist" was chosen for the church in honor of the men who were interested in building the first Catholic church in Many: John Seldon Davis, John Baptiste Vandegaer and John Gilbert Buvens.
Source: The Story of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Many, Louisiana
by Shirley Rivers
Above contribution by Greg de Valcourt, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Thank you!
The name "Saint John the Baptist" was chosen for the church in honor of the men who were interested in building the first Catholic church in Many: John Seldon Davis, John Baptiste Vandegaer and John Gilbert Buvens.
Source: The Story of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Many, Louisiana
by Shirley Rivers
Above contribution by Greg de Valcourt, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Thank you!
St. John's first church was built in 1871.
The name "Saint John the Baptist" was chosen for the church in honor of the men who were interested in building the first Catholic church in Many: John Seldon Davis, John Baptiste Vandegaer and John Gilbert Buvens.
Source: The Story of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Many, Louisiana
by Shirley Rivers
Above contribution by Greg de Valcourt, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Thank you!
The name "Saint John the Baptist" was chosen for the church in honor of the men who were interested in building the first Catholic church in Many: John Seldon Davis, John Baptiste Vandegaer and John Gilbert Buvens.
Source: The Story of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Many, Louisiana
by Shirley Rivers
Above contribution by Greg de Valcourt, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Thank you!
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In memory of J. G. Buvens. A native of Belgium. Died March 3, 1872. Aged 52 years.
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