My brothers and sisters in Christ,

For this first note, let me take this opportunity just to introduce myself to you.

I am Fr. Emanuel Tanu, SVD. I am preferred to be called with my first name: Fr. Emanuel. What a beautiful name! (Emanuel means God is with us).
I am originally from Indonesia, from a beautiful Island- TIMOR. I was ordained a priest, on August 24^th, 2004 and came to the United States, in 2005.
After almost a year, taking some English courses, I was assigned as an associate pastor, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, in Opelousas, Diocese of Lafayette from 2006 to 2009. Then, I was assigned as an associate pastor of St. Margaret catholic Church, Lake Charles, , from 2009 -2011,  and in the past 6 years, 2011-2017, I was the pastor of St John Vianney Catholic Church, in Bell city, Diocese of Lake Charles.
And here am I, at Our Lady star of the See Catholic Church, New Orleans. What an honor! Yes indeed, It is an honor for me to be your pastor.
Thank you for your openness to welcome me into this great community; as your priest and pastor, and as your spiritual brother and friend In Christ.
Let God’s mission be our mission. And together, let us do our very best to be part of that mission, building up God’s Kingdom here in this great community.
I do need your prayers, help and support. Thank you!
 
Our Lady Star of the See pray for us! Amen
 
Yours in Christ,
 
 
Fr. Emanuel