Ascension Sunday Service 5.24.2020

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus...

Share Your COVID-19 Pandemic Story

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Share your COVID-19 experience with us. How has your faith sustained you through this difficult time? Where have you found God? Tell us about your experience with virtual worship? Were you able to reach out to serve others? Scroll down to view a few more writing...

Pastoral Letter: March 17 Update COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Dear friends, As a follow up to my email last night, I want to further clarify a few things for us all. This is an ever-changing situation and we are committed to communicating with you clearly and effectively. As of today, the diocesan office staff will be working...

Pastoral Letter – Update on COVID-19 Guidelines

Monday, March 16, 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers, I write to you in the midst of our historic health crises.  It is truly difficult to comprehend the movement of the virus and the impact impeding us.  We continue to monitor what experts advise and promptly implement new...

Bishop Thompson’s Statement Following Governor John Bel Edwards Proclamation Halting Any Gathering of More Than 250 People

Friday, March 13, 2020

Earlier today, Governor John Bel Edwards signed a proclamation that halts any gathering of more than 250 people until Monday, April 13th. I support the Governor’s proclamation. However, I would still like for a priest to be present during normal service times in order...

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Thompson Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday, March 12, 2020

To My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:  I write this letter as your chief pastor.  For the past several months our news feeds have been inundated with reports regarding the coronavirus, or COVID 19.  We have watched this disease spread from one country...

Environmental Lenten Book Study Week Two: Ecology of the Canticle of Creation

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Week Two: Care for Creation (a franciscan spirituality of the earth) by Ilia Delio, O.S.F –  Keith Douglas Warner , O.F.M –  Pamela Wood Chapter 3: Embodying the Incarnate Word in Creation & Chapter 4: Ecology of the Canticle of Creation by...

Ministry Inspiration: Episcopal Tree Planting Project

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

by the Rev. Robert Beazley, priest-in-charge, St. Michael’s, Mandeville When I was a child, I learned the proverb that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is today. We, as southern Louisianians, are lucky to be surrounded by a...

Environmental Lenten Book Study Week 1: Ecology and Creation – Is Creation the House of God?

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Care for Creation (A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth) by Ilia Delio, O.S.F – Keith Douglas Warner, O.F.M – Pamela Wood Chapters 1-2 Reflection by Deacon Joey Clavijo, Chair of the Environmental Commission of the Diocese of Louisiana Have you ever read...

New Orleans church, home to ‘murder board,’ eyes new tribute to victims in stars on ceiling

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

St. Anna’s Episcopal Church in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, has posted the names of homicide victim outside the church since 2007. Photo: David Paulsen/Episcopal News Service [Episcopal News Service] Though far from a good year, 2019 was a...

Thy Kingdom Come on Earth as it is in Heaven

Monday, December 23, 2019

by the Rev. Watson Lamb, Chaplain, Chapel of the Holy Spirit, New Orleans We are in the last couple of days of Advent, and the waiting is almost over. In just two days, we will celebrate God coming down to be an intimate part of creation in the form of a baby. As we...

Change – One Bite at a Time

Monday, December 9, 2019

by the Rev. Christopher Golding, Associate Priest, St. Luke’s Church and School, Baton Rouge Recently, I had a chance to take an overnight retreat at the Solomon Center, our diocesan conference center. As I walked along the lake, I happily snapped a few photos of the...

Ministry Inspiration: Sharing the Good News to Children Through St. Nicholas

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

by Br Todd Aquinas van Alstyne, OP Like many children, I grew up hearing about and believing in Saint Nicholas. Different cultures have different stories, legends and myths about Saint Nicholas. Growing up in the Dutch tradition, he was called Sinterklaas. His season...

Slow Down and Look Around

Monday, December 2, 2019

by the Rev. Robert Beazley, Rector, St. Michael’s, Mandeville Matthew Broderick, through the prophetic words of Ferris Bueller, taught us that, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Those words came to...

Ministry Inspiration: Holy Hounds

Thursday, November 7, 2019

by Kristen Wheeler, Christ Church, Slidell, and founder of Holy Hounds Ministry Who is Angela Basset? Angela Basset is a therapy dog who is trained to provide affection, comfort, and healing love to those around her. Whether you are in a hospital, retirement or...