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Vermilion Catholic is pleased to announce that Dr. Stella Arabie has been named as the new principal of Vermilion Catholic, a legacy of Mount Carmel.
While her official start date will be July 1, 2022, she will start working with VC principal Mike Guilbeaux immediately to ensure a smooth transition.
Dr. Arabie is coming to Vermilion Catholic with an extensive background in administration and many years in Catholic education.
She has seventeen years of experience teaching in the classroom and nine years of administrative experience, most recently serving as principal of Catholic High of New Iberia for the past four years, overseeing 4th through 12th grade. She also served as CFO at Catholic High, and we are looking forward to her using that knowledge to continue to align the culture, facilities, and curriculum of our Pre-K through 12th grade school.
Dr. Arabie stated, “I am honored and blessed to be joining Vermilion Catholic, a legacy of Mount Carmel, as the next principal. Vermillion Catholic and Mount Carmel have long been models of Catholic education in Acadiana and I am looking forward to being a part of continuing that tradition. I am excited to meet and to get to know all of the students, families and staff who make this school so special. A word of thanks to Fr. Richard and Mr. Guilbeaux for welcoming me and giving me their personal support during this transition and into the new school year. I can’t wait to get started.”
Father Louis Richard, Chancellor, stated, “I am proud to welcome Dr. Arabie to the Vermilion Catholic family.
“Her leadership and insight to curriculum will be invaluable as we continue to align our Pre-K through 12th grade school. With her experience and enthusiasm, I believe she will be a perfect fit to be the leader of Vermilion Catholic.”

The Abbeville Police Department made two arrests dealing with gun shots fired at a residence earlier this month.
On Feb. 16, at approximately 1:30 a.m. , officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to a “Shots Fired” call on the 800 block of South East Street.
The initial investigation determined that subjects in a vehicle fired numerous rounds from high powered rifles toward a residence. Detectives were called and took over the investigation.
During the investigation, detectives were able to identify the occupants in the vehicle.
On Wednesday, at approximately 6:45 p.m. detectives were able to locate the suspect’s vehicle. Detectives attempted to make a traffic stop on the suspect’s vehicle, but the vehicle fled. Officers pursued the vehicle until the vehicle crashed in a ditch off of Woodlawn Road.
Officers were able to apprehend the driver and a passenger from the vehicle.
Tra’Maine Wiltz of Abbeville was arrested and booked on the following charges:
• Principle to Attempted 1st Degree Murder; Obstruction of Justice; Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
• Iverson Allen-Spencer of Abbeville was also arrested and booked on the following charges: Principle to Attempted 1st Degree Murder; Obstruction of Justice; Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
This investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected in this case.
Chief William Spearman would like to thank the officers for their tireless efforts, which have made the arrests of these violent offenders possible. Chief Spearman would also like to thank the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Maurice Police Department for their assistance.
The Abbeville Police Department is asking that anyone who has any information regarding this or any crime, to please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers of Vermilion by calling 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana WIC has issued the following guidance, available at LouisianaWIC.org, for WIC participants impacted by a recall of powdered infant formula following the FDA's advisory.
The advisory alerts consumers to avoid purchasing or using certain powdered infant formulas and Abbott voluntarily recalled powder formula including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, Mich. The FDA cited four consumer complaints related to Cronobackter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in infants.
To date, there are no known cases in Louisiana.
The USDA has issued initial guidance to WIC state agencies and outlined a procedure for requesting regulatory waivers as WIC works to respond to Abbott’s voluntary formula recall. LA WIC is actively working to develop a process for ensuring WIC participants have access to infant formula that has not been recalled.
Louisiana WIC participants have the same rights as all other consumers under this recall, and may follow any of the steps below to replace recalled formula:
Return the formula to the vendor — consumers may return recalled formula to the vendor (store) where it was purchased.
Return the formula to Abbott — consumers may follow directions from Abbott, provided via similacrecall.com, or call 1-800-956-8540 for information on returning recalled formula.
Return the product to the local WIC clinic — participants may return recalled formula to their local WIC clinic.
As a reminder, the recalled formulas are Similac*, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas if:
the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and
the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.
Products that do not contain the information listed above are not impacted by this advisory.
WIC participants who have questions may call 1-800-251-BABY (2229).
*Similac products affected are powdered Total Comfort, Similac Spit-Up, Similac Sensitive and Similac Advanced.

June 4, 1931 ~ February 18, 2022

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. Therese Catholic Church honoring the life of Maudry Guidry Viator, 90, who died Friday, February 18, 2022, at The Carpenter House.
She was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services. Pallbearers were Chad Guidry, Chuck Anselmo, III, Jake Scott, Eric Murphy, Brent Viator, Marlon Touchet, and honorary pallbearer Pressley Scott.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Mickey Viator and his wife, Sheila of Maurice; daughter Dr. Penny Viator and her wife, Dr. Nanette Demonteverde of Plymouth, MA; two grandchildren, Leah Viator Scott and her husband, Jake, and Andrea Viator Murphy and her husband, Eric; four great grandchildren, Pressley Scott, Aubrey Scott, Hailey Scott, and Ethan Murphy; step grandsons, Bradley Guidry and Brett Guidry.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pressley Francis Viator; and parents, Lenix Guidry and the former Mae Francis Picard.
Maudry was a devoted Catholic and dedicated her service to St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church as a member of the Ladies Altar Society, choir member and longtime catechist. She was a substitute teacher for the Vermilion Parish School Board and provided daycare services for many children. She was also very proud to be a member of the Red Hat Society. Maudry enjoyed her hobbies of crocheting and doing genealogy research for family and friends.
The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a rosary at 6:30 PM and on Monday, February 21, 2022 from 8:00 AM until time of services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements were conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.