April 26, 2026
Historic Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans
We had the privilege of celebrating Evensong with our 2026 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients. This special service honored the unique and vital work of each individual organization, and in doing so, reminded us how all of these efforts continue to weave together in service of a larger mission: continuing the work of Blessed Frances Joseph-Gaudet — loving, educating, and supporting our children in all ways.
Photos provided by the Rev. Audra Ryes
The Right Reverend Shannon Rogers Duckworth, Officiant
Bishop, Diocese of Louisiana
The Revered Guimond Pierre Louis, Homilist
Associate Rector, Christ Episcopal Church, Covington
The Reverend Dr. Jane-Allison Wiggin
Rector, Historic Saint Luke’s and Gaudet Fund Committee Chair
Mrs. Tamika Gerhardt
Blessed Frances Joseph Gaudet Missioner for Congregational Vitality and Beloved Community
Luanne Francis and Molly Ann Phillipps
Racial Healing Commission, Lectors
Historic St. Luke’s Choir and Victor Campell, Organist
This year, the Gaudet Fund received 30 grant applications from organizations across our communities — $413,290 in requests. We are deeply grateful to award $129,000 directly to our awardees, supporting the luminous work they are already doing in the world.
2026 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients
A’s & Aces
Anna’s Place
Saturday Arts and Academic Program Arts Council of Pointe Coupee
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC)
Gardere Community Christian School Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School
Historic St. Luke’s Summer Camp
Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights (LCCR)
Make it Count
Roots of Music
Son of a Saint
St. Matthew’s, Houma Community After School Program
Teaching Responsible Earth Education (TREE)
Trinity Education Enrichment Program (TEEP)
Ubuntu Village Upturn Arts
Yeah Yoga