Changes in Flood Response Team

Dear friends, First of all, I want to extend my deepest thanks for the ministry that you continue to provide to the survivors of the recent floods. As your bishop, I am so grateful to walk through this time with you as we do our best to meet the needs of those who...

Flood Relief: Facebook Post Roundup August 18-20, 2016

A collection of Facebook posts (August 18-20) from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana regarding flood relief in Louisiana. We have a growing list of resources on our website for those who want to help and those who are seeking help. The most…...

August 19 Flood Recovery Update

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, I am sharing with you the work of our churches and my staff in responding to the devastating floods that ravaged parts of our diocese this week. I am very proud of you and the work you are doing in God’s name to serve those...

Flood Relief: Facebook Post Roundup August 15-17, 2016

A collection of Facebook posts from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on flood relief for August 15-17.   Pastoral Letter from Bishop Thompson on the flooding in the diocese; Ways you can assist in relief efforts.Posted by The Episcopal Diocese...

Flood Relief: Facebook Post Roundup August 12-14, 2016

A collection of Facebook posts from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on flood relief and information for August 13 -14.   Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all those who are affected by the storms moving through our area...

UBE Opening Eucharist includes confession of the sin of racism

[Union of Black Episcopalians] The opening Eucharist service of the Union of Black Episcopalians annual conference, held July 31 at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana, commenced with an acknowledgment and confession of the sin of racism. Bishop of...

Clergy Transitions (July 2016)

Deacon Quin Bates retired from active ministry at St. Andrew’s Church, Bayou Dularge, on July 7, 2016. Deacon Quin was ordained in 2005 and previously served as deacon at St. Mark’s, Harvey. The Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin-Nettles is a new clergy person in...