Celebrating the 110th Birthday of Mr. Lawrence Brooks

Monday, September 30, 2019

Mr. Lawrence Brook, the oldest living American World War II veteran and the oldest parishioner in the Diocese of Louisiana, turned 110 on September 12. There was a grand celebration to honor this now supercentenarian. The National World War II Museum threw a party...

St. Francis Pet Blessings

Friday, September 27, 2019

Pet Blessings will take place in the Diocese of Louisiana on September 28, October 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 27. Please join us!   [eo_events event-tag=”pet-blessing” event_start_after=”2019-9-20″ event_end_before=”2019-10-30″]...

Invitation to the 182nd Annual Convention

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Dear Clergy and Wardens of the Diocese of Louisiana, NOTICE OF THE 182nd CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF LOUISIANA It is my honor and privilege as your Bishop, to give you notice of the 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Louisiana on November 1-2, 2019.  Convention will...

St. James’ Received Commendation from the State Legislature

Thursday, June 13, 2019

St. James’, Baton Rouge, received a special commendation from the Louisiana State Senate on the occasion of their 175th Anniversary. You can read it here:  http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1141545 This year also marks 200 years of an Episcopal...

You Can Help Save Our Coast

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

by Helen Rose Patterson, Restore the Mississippi River Delta, as originally published in the June 2019 issue of Churchwork Restore the Mississippi River Delta is a coalition of the National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, Environmental Defense Fund,...

St. Marks’ Green Team

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

by Tiffany Wilson, St. Marks, Harvey, as originally published in the June 2019 issue of Churchwork   We built an organic community garden in the front yard of our church using mostly repurposed materials.  It is surrounded by a brightly colored picket fence and...

For the Love of the Earth

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

by Deacon Joey Clavijo as originally published in the June 2018 issue of Churchwork   Our Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Michael Curry is always preaching about love. One of his most popular quotes is: “If it’s not about love, it’s not about God.” If you asked...

Reconstruction of the Racial Reconciliation Commission

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Reflection by the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. as published in the June 2019 issue of Churchwork. In 1845, James Lowell wrote, “New occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouth.” I love this line and particularly his choice of words. I also love the...

132nd Annual Gathering of the ECW

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

The 132nd Annual Gathering of the Episcopal Church Women took place from May 17-18 at St. Matthew’s, Houma. The keynote speaker was the Rev. Kellie Wilson, associate priest for faith development at Christ Church Episcopal in Greenville, South Carolina.  There was time...

The 23rd Presentation of Honored Women of the ECW

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

[Photograph by Katherine Gilbert] Left to right: Katheryn Johnson, Janie Leblanc, and Gail Duhe The 23rd Presentation of Honored Women By the Episcopal Church Women In the Diocese of Louisiana Recognized for their ministry and service in the name of our Lord Jesus...

2019 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

The Gaudet Committee announces the awarding of 13 community grants for the 2019 program year. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African-American children within the...

Journey to the Holy Land with the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana in 2020

Friday, May 24, 2019

Download the information bookDownload the registration formNovember 1-12, 2020Under the Direction of the Rev. Rob CourtneyLocal Guide: Canon Iyad QumriRegistration and $500 deposit are due by November 1, 2019.$2,195 final payment due September 1, 2020.You are invited...

Vacation Bible School & Summer Camps 2019

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Please join us this summer for Vacation Bible School or for a children’s camp. To add your church’s event to the schedule, email Karen Mackey at kmackey@edola.org.   [eo_events event-tag=”vbs, kid-camps”...

Bishop’s Lenten Book Study: Ten Reasons Visitors Do Not Return

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Week Seven: Ten Reasons Visitors Do Not Return Autopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom S. Rainer We have come to the end of our Lenten studies. I have been interested to hear feedback from those of you who read along with me. In Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Thom S....