Enjoy Louisiana hospitality along our Faith Trail, featuring the “Waldfahrtskappelle”, a tiny pilgrimage chapel in the Roberts Cove German settlement, Church Point’s 1887 Le Vieux Presbytère, Charlene Richard’s grave (A proposed Cajun Saint), and the unique grave houses of the Istre Cemetery (on Louisiana Historic Preservation’s list of Endangered Places), along with beautiful churches and faith-filled experiences. Ours is a story of faith but also fun! Experience dining on food from farm (or pond) to table and many attractions along the Zydeco Cajun Prairie Scenic Byway! Explore the spirit of the Acadians (Cajuns) in Acadia Parish.  AcadiaTourism.com | 1.877.783.2109

Shrine of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, School, and Convent (Saint Katharine Drexel Center)   

Site of St. Katharine Drexel Sacred Relic

710 Malvern Avenue,

Rayne, LA 70578

337 334 3516

VIEWING HOURS: The Saint Katharine Drexel Center, located at 710 Malvern Avenue, Rayne, LA, will be open for 45 minutes after the 5:00 PM Saturday Mass and the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass. The Saint Katharine Drexel sacred relic can be viewed in the Saint Drexel Center Chapel during those hours and after daily masses, Tuesday through Friday.

We welcome you to join our daily Masses

Tuesday – 5:30 PM

Wednesday – 7:00 AM

Thursday – 7:00 AM

Friday – 7:00 AM

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 “Waldfahrtskappelle”, Pilgrimage Chapel in Roberts Cove Roberts Cove German Heritage Museum 7212 Roberts Cove Road Rayne, LA 70578 337-334-8354 More Details Le Vieux Presbytère Museum (1887) 205 Rue Ivy Lejeune Church Point, LA 70525 More Details Proposed Cajun Saint Charlene Richard’s Grave Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery (Richard, LA) Church Point, LA 70525 More Details Istre Cemetery (Unique Grave Houses on Louisiana Historic Preservation’s list of Endangered Places) Swift Rd Morse, LA 70559 More Details St. Joseph’s Cemetery (Featured in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” as only cemetery in the U.S., facing North-South) 401 South Adams Street Rayne, LA70578 More Details