Justice
Give each person the dignity, respect, and care that is due.
Who we are
Faith that takes responsibility.
We believe devotion becomes complete when it moves outward—in gratitude, hospitality, education, dignity, and care for one another.
Our foundation
“Strengthening faith through education, direction, and assistance.”
Full of Grace is a Catholic lay apostolate attentive to the needs of Catholic and Christian communities throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South.
Our work is practical because faith is practical. We provide a peaceful home for retired priests, create places for families and churches to gather, support schools and religious vocations, assist community organizations, and help people whose needs might otherwise be overlooked.
Father Mark Beard’s example gives this work a particular urgency. His love for God, devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Rosary, and commitment to saving souls still guide the ministries we carry forward.
The cardinal virtues guide the work.
Prudence
Listen carefully, discern what is needed, and use resources wisely.
Temperance
Serve with humility and keep the mission ahead of recognition.
Fortitude
Stay faithful to difficult work and see good projects through.
What that looks like in Amite.
Full of Grace purchased land directly across from St. Helena Catholic Church, built parking to support the church campus, created Vianney Villa for priests, helped establish the Arimathea Paupers Tomb, and completed the first phase of St. Joseph Pavilion.
The same mission continues through donations to schools, seminarians, religious sisters, churches, community organizations, and neighbors in need.