Louisiana
Fish Fry Friday: Here's Where to Get Yours
Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) – More than a quarter of the Christians in Louisiana are Catholic. A more granular observation reveals that more than half of the people who live within the area served by the Diocese of Lafayette are Catholic.
Everyone in Louisiana, even Protestants, understand why fish and seafood specials and advertisements abound during the Lenten season. No matter the belief, most of them are cheering when they see the posts fly across social media announcing Fish Fry Friday.
Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. The website for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explains what they believe and why the observe Lent with certain guidelines.
You are hard-pressed to not find an opportunity to enjoy a fried fish dinner. Organizations around Acadiana, most of them Knights of Columbus, are serving the delicious dinners at lunchtime, dinner time, or even all day long.
Here’s a list in case you get the envie, Catholic or not.
CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN, LAFAYETTE – KC COUNCIL 1286
FISH FRY
HOLY CROSS, LAFAYETTE – KC COUNCIL
FISH FRY
ST. PIUS X, LAFAYETTE – KC COUNCIL
FISH FRY
ST. EDMOND, LAFAYETTE – KC COUNCIL
STS. PETER & PAUL, SCOTT – KC COUNCIL
FISH FRY
ST. JOSEPH, RAYNE – KC COUNCIL
FISH FRY
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, BREAUX BRIDGE
FISH FRY
OUR LADY OF MERCY, OPELOUSAS
FISH FRY
ST. PETER, NEW IBERIA – KC COUNCIL
FISH FRY
KC HALL, ARNAUDVILLE
FISH FRY
CATAHOULA FIRE DEPARTMENT
FISH FRY
ST. BERNADETTE, BAYOU VISTA – KC COUNCIL
HOLY ROSARY, KAPLAN
FISH FRY
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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