Rev. Father Henry James Broussard, Jr.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rev. Fr. Henry James Broussard, Jr. on October 6, 2026. Known to many as Fr. Henry, he was born on October 29, 1942, in Eunice, Louisiana. Throughout his life, Fr. Henry devoted himself to his faith and his community, serving as a beacon of hope, compassion, and spiritual guidance to all who knew him.

Fr. Henry was a humble servant of God, a devoted Catholic priest who led a life of service and sacrifice. He was ordained on April 22, 1972, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice, marking the beginning of a spiritual journey that would span over five decades. Fr. Henry's unwavering commitment to his calling was evident in his various roles throughout the years. He served as an associate pastor at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rayne, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte, Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan, and later as a pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Evangeline, St. John Catholic Church in Henry, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy, St. Basil Catholic Church in Judice, and St. John Berchman Church in Cankton.

Fr. Henry's legacy is one of faith, love, and devotion. He was a source of comfort during times of sorrow, a guiding light in moments of doubt, and a pillar of strength in times of hardship. As we remember Fr. Henry, we are reminded of the verse from Matthew 25:21, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master." 

Fr. Henry leaves behind his sisters, Celine B. Sittig and husband Dale, Linda B. Quirk and husband Bill, Susan "Susie" Broussard; niece, Celeste S. Broussard and husband Robert; nephews, Mitchell Dale Sittig, Kurt Sittig and wife Stacey, Neal Sittig and wife Laurel, and William L. Quirk, III; great nieces and nephews; and great-great niece and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry James Broussard, Sr. and Evelyn Guillory Broussard; his maternal grandparents, Isom J. and Marie Picou Guillory; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Corrine Manuel Broussard.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, with Bishop Douglas Deshotel serving as the principal celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, St. Edmund Catholic School, or Catholic Charities of Lafayette in honor of Father Broussard.

We encourage everyone who knew and loved Fr. Henry to share their memories and upload photos to the memorial page as we celebrate his life and the love he had for his community. His spirit will continue to inspire us, and his memory will forever be etched in our hearts.