The Rev. LeBaron Taylor Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Matthew’s, Bogalusa

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The Rev. LeBaron Taylor was called to serve as priest-in-charge of St. Matthew’s, Bogalusa, effective May 15. He has been serving as supply priest of St. Matthew’s and Church of the Incarnation, Amite.

The Rev. John Sloan Miller Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Stephen’s, Innis

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The Rev. John Sloan Miller was called to serve as priest-in-charge of St. Stephen’s, Innis, effective May 1.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to Preach at Christ Church Cathedral on July 31

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, will preach at the opening Eucharist of the UBE Conference at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, July 31 at 7:00 pm. This is his first visit to the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana since his institution as Presiding Bishop in November...

Deacon Joyce Eskamire-Jackson Retires

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Deacon Joyce Eskamire-Jackson retired from active ministry on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons in December 2007 and served at St. Anna’s, New Orleans. Throughout her ministry she was dedicated to serving women and children at...

Church Newsletters May 2016

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Below you will find links to those churches that have digital versions of their monthly newsletter. Enjoy! May 2016 Christ Church Cathedral  http://cccnola.org/Canticles/Canticle0516.pdf Grace Church, St. Francisville: Grace Memorial, Hammond: St. Augustine’s,...

Archdeacon Priscilla Maumus Resigns; Deacon Cindy Obier Appointed the New Archdeacon

Saturday, April 16, 2016

from the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr., Bishop of Louisiana Priscilla has served as Archdeacon since my arrival and has served with distinction. She leaves her position knowing she has accomplished much and I am grateful for her leadership.On Friday, April 8,...

2016 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, April 14, 2016

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...

St. Martin’s Announces New Head of Upper School

Friday, March 18, 2016

St. Martin’s Episcopal School Press Release March 15, 2016 Kevin Weatherill to take helm in 2016-17. Merry Sorrells, Head of School at St. Martin’s Episcopal, announced today that Kevin Weatherill will assume the role of Head of the Upper School with the...

Death of the Rev. Chuck Wood

Friday, March 18, 2016

The Rev. Charles A. “Chuck” Wood died at his home in Baton Rouge on March 12, 2016. Fr. Wood served as chaplain at St. Alban’s Chapel, Baton Rouge, for 28 years. After his retirement from the chapel he served as chaplain at St. James Place and as...

Episcopal Relief & Development partners with Louisiana dioceses on storm response

Thursday, March 17, 2016

[Episcopal Relief & Development press release] Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the response efforts of the Episcopal dioceses of Louisiana and Western Louisiana following storms that knocked out power and caused widespread flooding across the...

2016 CMA Renewal Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, March 10, 2016

As announced last November (see full announcement here), the Community Mission Appeal Committee and Bishop Thompson changed the grant cycle to align with the Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. In January, congregations that received a CMA grant...

Trinity School, Baton Rouge, Names Interim Head of School

Friday, February 19, 2016

The Board of Trustees of Trinity Episcopal School has named Cooper Knecht as Interim Head of School starting June 1, 2016. She will replace Kim Jones who is moving to Nashville, Tennessee to join her husband the Rev. Canon Chad Jones on their new call.   Knecht is a...

St. Luke’s Day School, Baton Rouge, Selects New Head of School

Friday, February 19, 2016

The Luke’s Vestry and School Board has announced that Gregory Hutchinson has been selected as the 9th Head of School of the St. Luke’s Day School in Baton Rouge. Hutchinson background includes both teaching and administration in the Episcopal and private...

The Rev’d Edward Thompson Now Serving Full Time at All Souls Episcopal Church, New Orleans

Friday, February 19, 2016

It was announced in December 2015 that the Rev’d Edward Thompson would no longer serve as priest-in-charge of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans. He is continuing to serve full time as vicar of All Souls Episcopal Church in New Orleans.

The Rev’d Ken Ritter Named Interim Rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Chattanooga, TN

Friday, February 19, 2016

The Rev’d Ken Ritter has been named interim rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee starting February 8. Fr. Ken was serving as priest-in-charge of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Innis.