BRPD, other organizations help flood victims relax for a day

Monday, June 12, 2017

BRPD, other organizations help flood victims relax for a day BATON ROUGE – The joining of forces between Young Leaders Academy, Trinity Episcopal, St. Likes Episcopal Church, and the Baton Rouge Police Department has yielded “Men and Dads Unplugged”, a community...

A Commitment to Collaboration

Monday, June 12, 2017

The Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative is a Community Mission Appeal (CMA) grant recipient. Your donation to the CMA fund is helping ministries, like Jericho Road, provide important and life-changing community ministry. Click here learn more about CMA. Donation...

Photographs: 130th Annual Gathering of the Episcopal Church Women

Monday, June 12, 2017

The Episcopal Church Women of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana held their 130th Annual Gathering at St. Augustine’s, Metairie, on June 2 and 3. The theme of the gathering was “ECW: Embrace the Community and the World.” The Rev. William Miller, author and rector of...

Loving to Read at St. Augustine’s

Monday, June 5, 2017

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Reflection on Embracing the Community and the World

Sunday, June 4, 2017

by Cecile Torbergsen, Devotions Chair, Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Louisiana The theme for today’s gathering is EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD (Matt. 25:35B – “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”  Jesus said this to his listeners when they asked...

2017 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Gaudet Committee announced the awarding of seven community grants. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African American children within the Diocese of Louisiana. The...

Photographs: Deacon’s Retreat 2017

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The deacon’s of the diocese meet at Solomon Episcopal Conference Center for their annual retreat. A discussion developed on how to grow the diaconate and how to share the stories of the many ministries that the deacons are involved with in their communities....

Photographs: Ordination of Bobby Hadzor to Sacred Order of Deacons

Friday, May 19, 2017

The Rev. Bobby Hadzor was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Wednesday, May 17 at St. Augustine’s, Metairie. He will serve as a deacon at St Augustine’s, as well as continue to work as the chaplain at Trinity Episcopal School in New Orleans. Later...

Christ Church Pilgrimage to Molokai

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

The Rev. Bill Miller shared reflections and photographs from the pilgrimage parishioners from Christ Episcopal Church, Covington, went on to Molokai in April. Come walk in the footsteps of Father Damien and Mother Marianne. Follow Father Bill’s Facebook posts...

Clergy Day at Christ Church Cathedral

Thursday, May 4, 2017

The clergy gathered at Christ Church Cathedral on May 3 for a day of fellowship. The guest speaker was Canon David Lowery who led a group discussion on effective pastoral care as a key to church growth.

St. Martin’s Celebrates 75 Years

Monday, May 1, 2017

On Sunday, April 30, St. Martin’s, Metairie, celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the church. It was a stormy day but that did not dampen the spirit. An outdoor picnic was still held in the parking lot under a tent. Music was provided by Marshland....

Photo Gallery & Resources: Prison Ministry Conference

Thursday, April 27, 2017

  Facebook Post Feed and Resources from the Conference:   One interesting resource from Deacon Charlie deGravell’s opening presentation on his 27 years of prison ministry at… Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on Monday, March 27, 2017...

Photograph Gallery: Chrism Mass

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

    Processional of the Chrism Mass at Christ Church Cathedral. #holyweek #chrismmass A post shared by Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana (@edolaorg) on Apr 10, 2017 at 1:09pm PDT The Christ Church Cathedral Choir singing Psalm 36 during the Chrism Mass. A post...

Facebook Posts: Holy Week Around the Diocese

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Church of the Annunciation Holy Saturday was an interlude for fellowship and reflection. We had crawfish on the lawn, followed by lighting of the… Posted by Church of the Annunciation on Saturday, April 15, 2017 Chapel of the Holy Spirit, New Orleans...