Rev. Msgr. William Broussard died March 28, 2008 in Austin, Texas.
Rev. Msgr. William Broussard was born in 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. William L. and Lucille C. Broussard. Monsignor was a graduate of St. Anthony’s High School in Beaumont and a graduate of St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston. In 1956, he was ordained a priest for service in the Galveston-Houston Diocese and in 1977 was appointed Monsignor by Pope John Paul II.
Over the next quarter century, he was engaged in many important ministries across the state of Texas. Following his service in various parishes in Houston, Pasadena and Texas City he was appointed Director of The Texas Conference of Catholic Health Faculties with offices in Austin. In this position, he coordinated common interests of the twenty-seven Catholic Hospitals in Texas. In addition, Monsignor served as Assistant Director of the Texas Catholic Conference. He maintained both positions until his retirement in 2003.
He is survived by his sister, Lucille M. Broussard; brother, John King and wife Diana Broussard; nephew, Kevin Broussard; and niece, Kristen Broussard.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at St. Anne Catholic followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Christian Wake service will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2008 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Cathedral School Foundation, 850 Forsythe, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
