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Bishop's Staff

 The 11th Bishop of Louisiana

The Rt. Rev'd Morris K. Thompson, Jr.

504.895.2401







 Canon to the Ordinary

The Rev'd E. Mark Stevenson

225.706.6634



Responsibilities:
Chief of Staff; administer policies of Bishop and Executive Board, diocesan finances, and operations of Bishop's staff; serve as Deployment Officer; oversee the ordination files and process in conjunction with Commission on Ministry and Standing Committee; represent Bishop & diocese at local, regional & national events.


New Orleans Staff

Manager of Financial Resources


Billie Barbier

225.706.6634  x 214


Responsibilities: Prepare financials for Executive Board meetings for diocesan office, Office of Disaster Response, Episcopal Community Services and Katrina Aid Today; assist with annual audits; prepare financials for grants received; process payroll.






Coordinator for Youth & 

Young Adult Ministries

Amelia Arthur

225.706.6634  x 226


Responsibilities: Initiate, develop and oversee various programs that make up Youth and Young Adult Ministries including retreats, spiritual formation events, and camps; develop educational programming and provide support for Youth Ministers, volunteers, and clergy; support and create opportunities for youth and young adults to engage in outreach and service that promote a biblical vision for social justice; work collegially at the Provincial and National levels.



Archdeacon

The Ven.  Priscilla Maumus

504-895-6634 


Responsibilities: Archdeacon of the diocese; Deacon Chaplain, Lambeth House; and Deacon at Christ Church Cathedral New Orleans.







Director of School for Ministry; Archivist

Harriet Murrell

504.895.6634 x 213 


Responsibilities: Coordinate a two-year advanced training opportunity for persons and those in deacon formation to deepen their understanding of a life of discipleship; maintain and protect diocesan archives with help from volunteer; respond to requests for information.





Executive Assistant to the Bishop

Agatha Townsend

504.895.2401


Responsibilities: Coordinate Bishop's schedule, appointments and travel; updae and distribute diocesan Intercessory Prayer list; perform secretarial and transcription duties; transmit reports from Bishop's office to Jennifer Hirstius for annual diocesan convention journal; prepare ordination certificates.




Baton Rouge Staff

Web & Information Technologies

Kenn Elder

225.706.6634  x 103 


Responsibilities: Maintain website; produce EDoLA eNewsletter; manage internal phone system for both offices; video conferencing; cell phones; laptops; office software; interface with support vendors.







Executive Assistant to the 
Canon to the Ordinary

Jennifer Hirstius

225.706.6634  x 108 


Responsibilities: Assist the Canon to the Ordinary; background checks; health insurance; property and casual insurance; Episcopal Community Services grants; Frances Gaudet scholarships; annual diocesan convention journal.








Administrative Assistant

Liz Shortess

225.706.6634  x 102


Responsibilities: Receive calls for Baton Rouge and New Orleans offices; monitor New Orleans entrance; type Bishop's correspondence; assist office staff as necessary.