Each month, the Knights of Columbus present this award to recognize a deserving family for their outstanding contributions to St. Christopher Parish and School. The John and Joni Bernius Family has been selected as the January 2021 Family of the Month.
John is a 3rd-degree Knight with St. Christopher Knights of Columbus and also a 4th-degree Knight with Bishop Greco Assembly and serves as an Honor Guard. He has attended many funerals for babies who were aborted and has delivered baby caskets to funeral homes around the state, assisting the Monday Night Disciples. He also participates in the Knights on Bikes and serves as the New Orleans Diocese South Shore Vice President. John served our community with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for 31 years and continues in retirement to volunteer at the Westwego Police Department, sharing his knowledge and experience.
Joanie volunteers her time at St. Christopher with the money count, is a Eucharistic Minister, and serves weekly in the Adoration Chapel. She has served on various committees whenever her assistance has been needed in the Parish and has assisted patients at Notre Dame Hospice in the past.
John and Joanie have been married for 34 years. Their son, John, age 28, graduated from St. Christopher School, Archbishop Rummel, and Franciscan University in Ohio.
We are so grateful for the Berniuses’ tireless commitment to serving God within our parish and thank them for sharing their love and faith. May God richly bless them!