Holding the book “A Modern Retelling of Evangeline” is Lucy Simon (middle), who sang six of the 19 songs. Also in the photo are Lucy’s mom, Michelle, and Jared Bourque, the father of Fr. John Joseph Bourque.
Two years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fr. John Joseph Bourque, a newly ordained priest, was looking for something to occupy his time. Little did he know, two years later, that idea would result in a 19-song CD, a 72-page book and a chance to convert his idea into a musical play and possibly a movie.
Fr. Bourque, whose parents are Jared and Simone Simon Bourque of Kaplan, is…
