Together, we will bring your parish or new ministry vision to light!

Meet the Pourciau’s!

Pious Practical Solutions Founders

Pat and Courtney Pourciau have been married since 2002, they have 2 beautiful, dynamic daughters and share a passion for service, evangelization, and connecting people to cultivate positive change in their church parish and local community. Together, they have found practical solutions to most needs and obstacles in their lives and their relationship. 

Together and individually, Pat and Courtney have coordinated and launched various ministries and events at their home parish in Breaux Bridge, supported the organization and operations of existing Catholic ministries, as well as provided practical solutions and assistance with A/V needs of a local Catholic Religious Community, Catholic schools, and church parishes. See a full list of ministry involvement below. 

The Pious Practical Solutions team is eager to connect with you to bring your church parish or new ministry vision to light! Together we will organize, evangelize, and maximize your Parish or Ministry!

PARISH & MINISTRY INVOLVEMENT

Courtney 

St. Bernard Parish

Volunteer:

Homebound Eucharistic Minister 

Grief Support Minister 

Pastoral Council- Apostolic Chair

St Joseph Altar

Edge Youth Ministry Leader

Theology on the Bayou Merch Sales

Annulment Ministry 

Volunteer Coordinator:

Youth Adoration Coordinator 

Park and pray- the Rosary 

Park and pray- the Stations of the Cross

Epiphany Girls Retreat Coordinator

Marriage Prep Coordinator

Marriage Prep Parish Retreats

Newlywed Reception 

Annulment Workshop Coordinator  

Civil Marriage Initiative Coach Couple/Coordinators 

Parish Family Movie Nights

Fall Marriage and Family series 

TOB Advent Parish Mission Coordinator

Small Groups Coordinator 

SBC Worker Bee Committee 

Community of Jesus Crucified

Bosco Center volunteer

Bosco summer camp decorations

T-Shirt sales (Fete & Friar Truck)

Beloved Retreat decorations 

Ministry Partners 

The Light Project 2024-Present

Behold Catholic Ministries 2024-Present

Laura Huval Music Ministry 2023-Present

Red Bird Ministry Strategic Consultant 2023-Present

Red Bird Ministry Board of Directors 2019-2022

Witness to Love 2017-2023

Pat 

St. Bernard Parish

Usher 

Knights of Columbus

Marriage Prep Coordinator 

Marriage Prep Parish Retreats

That Man is You Core Team Member

RCIA topic presenter

Annulment Workshop 

Civil Marriage Initiative Coach Couple/Coordinators 

Parish Family Movie Nights

Fall Marriage and Family series

Small Groups Coordinator 

Annulment Ministry 

St. Bernard Parish/School Sound Engineer

  • Eucharistic Processions

  • Stations of the Cross walks

  • SBS Musical 

  • SBS Passion Play

  • Theology on the Bayou

  • Outdoor Mass

  • Cemetery Blessing

  • Cemetery Mass


Community of Jesus Crucified

Fête Dieu du Teche- sound and live stream video Coordinator

Bible Marathon- set up and sound Coordinator

Fête Dieu du Mississippi- sound and live stream video Coordinator

“Pat and Courtney are service-oriented leaders who are passionate about the successful growth of the Church. They are trustworthy partners who are helpful in various areas of parish and school life. Pious Practical Solutions is prepared to elevate your ministries and events to the next level.”

— Father Garrett McIntyre | Pastor of St. Bernard Catholic Church

“Pat and Courtney have been a tremendous support to the Community of Jesus Crucified and our ministries working with the poor and the new evangelization. They have provided event solutions and hands-on help with our outreach. Pious Practical Solutions will be a valuable partner with any evangelization project.”

— Father Michael Champagne | Community of Jesus Crucified

Together we will organize, evangelize, and maximize your Ministry or Parish!