About the Mission of Lafayette

In our communities throughout South Louisiana we have a tradition of helping one another. In 1995 the Church of Scientology Mission of Lafayette opened to continue that rich tradition.

Lafayette and Lafayette Parish are part of an area known as “Acadiana”. This area is made up of eight parishes and is also known as the "Cajun Heartland." The eight parishes are Acadia, Iberia, Evangeline, Lafayette, Vermilion, St. Mary, St. Martin and St. Landry. And Lafayette is located in the center of this entire area.

People of this area are often known as Acadians or Cajuns. The name came from the Acadian settlers who had to leave Canada in 1755. They brought with them not only their French-Canadian customs, but also their love of merriment, a strong work ethic and their ability to live off the land. We are proud to be a part of this rich heritage and to offer our help.

" The biggest right there is, is not the right to vote, is not the right to freedom of speech, or press, or religion or anything else.

" The biggest right there is in human rights is the right to help!"

--- L. Ron Hubbard

All the programs offered throughout the Scientology religion, whether aimed at providing one-on-one help for the individual or helping to eradicate the most serious social ills that plague our society at this time, all are aligned to accomplishing the Aims of Scientology: "A civilization without insanity, without criminals, and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights and where man is free to rise to greater heights."