Deacon Lee Poche was ordained as a Transitional Deacon for the Archdiocese of New Orleans on May 19, 2018.  Deacon Lee will serve in St. Mary Magdalen Parish this year from June to October.   He will then return to Notre Dame Seminary for further studies until his ordination to the priesthood on June 1, 2019.
 
Deacon Lee is a native of Southwest Louisiana and moved to New Orleans to begin his business career.  He was married for 35 years to Maureen McKay Poche until she died of cancer.  He has two children and one grandchild.  He enjoys sports, traveling, playing golf and spending time with his family.  Deacon Lee graduated from LSU and worked as a Certified Public Accountant in the banking industry and owned several businesses.  He also worked with several Catholic ministries including the Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Foundation, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and Legatus of New Orleans.  Deacon Lee and his wife also prepared many couples for marriage.
 
During his four-month assignment in St. Mary Magdalen, Deacon Lee hopes to meet as many parishioners as he can as we all work together to attain everlasting life with our God.