Laura Huval

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Laura Huval is a GRAMMY-nominated® recording artist, published composer with Oregon Catholic Press, Catholic speaker, author, seasoned music minister, educator, and retreat leader. She is a member of the acclaimed family band Sweet Cecilia, co-founder of the Al Berard Memorial Music Fund, and a two-time Educator of the Year. Laura's album Sing the Rosary was named the “Best Prayer Resource of 2024” by Aleteia Catholic News, and she has been featured in the National Catholic Register. Her music—marked by soul-stirring melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and an anointed presence—has touched hearts and uplifted countless listeners. With a deep passion for inspiring others, Laura’s mission is “Sharing the Gospel one song at a time.” She currently serves as Music Director at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia, Louisiana. She and her husband reside in Cecilia with their two sons.

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Laura Huval is a GRAMMY-nominated® recording artist, gifted musician, and devoted worship leader known for her captivating voice and unwavering faith. With a lifelong passion for music rooted in her Catholic upbringing, Laura has dedicated her life to glorifying God through song.

Raised in the heart of South Louisiana, Laura discovered her calling at a young age while singing in her church choir. Surrounded by a family deeply anchored in faith and music, she found her voice not just as a performer, but as a vessel for worship and spiritual connection.

Her music is marked by soul-stirring melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and an anointed presence that draws listeners into a deeper experience of prayer and praise. Her latest album, Sing the Rosary, is a powerful expression of devotion, blending artistry and reverence in a way that inspires hearts and uplifts souls. Sing the Rosary was named the “Best Prayer Resource of 2024” by Aleteia Catholic News, and she has been featured in the National Catholic Register. 

In addition to her work as a recording artist, Laura is a dedicated worship leader with a heart for ministry. Whether in live performances, liturgical settings, or retreat experiences, she creates sacred spaces where others can encounter the presence of God.

With a deep commitment to her mission—“Sharing the Gospel one song at a time”—Laura Huval continues to impact lives through the transformative power of music and faith.

She currently serves as Music Director at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia, Louisiana. She and her husband reside in Cecilia with their two sons.

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Laura Huval is a GRAMMY-nominated® recording artist, worship leader, educator, speaker, and cultural advocate from the vibrant community of Cecilia, Louisiana, nestled in the heart of Acadiana. A lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Laura has served as a music minister for over twenty years and currently leads as Music Director. Her deep love for faith and music was nurtured from a young age, growing up in a household where music and the Catholic faith were intertwined. Her father, the late GRAMMY-nominated Cajun musician Al Berard, along with her mother and sisters, were all members of the St. Joseph Church Choir.

Laura taught music for eight years at St. Genevieve Catholic School in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she was honored as Educator of the Year in 2015. She has served the Church in numerous roles including youth choir director, parish convocation team leader, ministries fair organizer, workshop facilitator, faith formation coordinator and teacher, and youth representative on the Diocesan Pastoral Council (Diocese of Lafayette). In recognition of her service, she was awarded the Bishop’s Servant Medal by Bishop Deshotel in 2021.

Laura's album Sing the Rosary was named the “Best Prayer Resource of 2024” by Aleteia Catholic News, and she has been featured in the National Catholic Register. Her music—marked by soul-stirring melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and an anointed presence—has touched hearts and uplifted countless listeners.

In addition to her ministry and teaching, Laura is a published author and songwriter. Her debut devotional book, Scripture and Song: 40-Day Reflection Devotional, serves as a companion to her 2020 faith-based album It’s Never Too Late. She has been nominated for OffBEAT Magazine’s "Best of the Beat" Awards in both the Best Gospel Artist and Best Country/Folk/Singer-Songwriter categories.

Laura is also a member of the award-winning family band Sweet Cecilia. In 2021, the band was nominated for a GRAMMY Award® in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category for A Tribute to Al Berard, exactly thirty years after her father’s own nomination. Laura continues to enjoy a thriving solo career and in 2020 became a published artist with Oregon Catholic Press (OCP).

She is a frequent guest speaker and podcast contributor (Can I Getta Amen, Many Hail Marys at a Time), a featured writer in the Pursuing Peace Devotional Journal by The Light Project, and a regular retreat leader. She was also a featured songwriter at the 2019 SOLO Songwriting Festival, where she collaborated with Nashville greats such as Jim Lauderdale and Rusty Tabor. Her song "Red Bird Flies," which she highlighted at Lafayette Storytellers Night in 2018, has gained national attention for its powerful message and storytelling.

As a passionate advocate for Cajun/Creole culture, Laura served on the St. Martin Parish Tourism Commission (2021–2023) and co-founded the Al Berard Memorial Music Fund through the Community Foundation of Acadiana in 2014. The fund supports initiatives that preserve the Cajun/Creole heritage, arts, music, and French language.

Laura has performed at major festivals across the Gulf Coast, including Festival International de Louisiane, Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, French Quarter Festival, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. She also performs alongside her husband, Adrian Huval, accordionist for the band The Bluerunners. They live in Cecilia with their two sons, Nate and Rex.

Laura’s mission is clear and heartfelt: “Sharing the Gospel one song at a time.” Through music, ministry, and her vibrant cultural roots, she continues to inspire and uplift countless lives.

Education and Recognition:  

• B.S. Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA (Secondary Education with a Concentration in Social Studies and a Minor in History)
• Safe Environment Trained: Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana 
• Certified Gifted and Talented Music Teacher (State of Louisiana) 
• 20 years as pastoral musician, vocalist, and songwriter
• 2012-2020 Music Teacher/Minister at St. Genevieve Catholic School (Lafayette, LA) 
• 2014-2015- Educator of the Year, St Genevieve Catholic School (Lafayette, LA) 
• 6 years as a classroom teacher (Cecilia High School, Social Studies)
• 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year (Cecilia High School)
• Youth Representative for the Diocesan Pastoral Council for the Diocese of Lafayette (2009-2011)
• 2014 to Present: Co-Founder of the Al Berard Memorial Music Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana
• 2018 to 2024: Co-Chair of the Cecilia et Les Alentours Cultural District in Cecilia, LA 
• 2014-2016-  Director of the Al Berard Music Festival
• 2020 Grammy® Nomination for Best Regional Roots Album with Sweet Cecilia for A Tribute to Al Berard 
• OffBEAT Magazine Best of the Beat Awards Nominee for: Best Gospel Artist and Best Country/Folk/Singer-Songwriter Artist
• Grammy U Mentor (2021)
• St. Martin Parish Tourism Board Commissioner  (2021-2023)
• Bishop's Serval Medal Honoree (Diocese of Lafayette; Bishop Deshotel) 2021
• Foundational Catechist Certification (Catechetical Institute Franciscan University) 2023