St. Patrick’s, Zachary, Completes Renovation; Celebrated First Holy Eucharist in New Space on February 8

Monday, February 9, 2015

Sunday, February 8 was a joyous day for the people of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Zachary. What was to be a simple expansion project turned into a year long renovation thanks to the discovery of termite damage. Throughout the renovation, the church was...

Deacons Quin Bates and Michael Hackett Sworn in as Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Chaplains

Monday, February 9, 2015

In a ceremony on January 7, Deacon Quin Bates and Deacon Michael Hackett were sworn in as chaplains for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. They are taking part in an expanded program of over 60 Jefferson Parish based clergy who work as chaplains in the...

The Rt. Rev’d Duncan and Mrs. Kathy Gray Moving to New Orleans for Two Years; To Be Bishop-in-Residence at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Monday, February 9, 2015

 In February when the Rt. Rev’d Duncan Gray, Bishop of Mississippi, passes the crozier on to Bishop Coadjutor Brian Seage, he and his wife Kathy are moving to New Orleans for two years. They will be living in the rectory of the former Grace Episcopal Church on...

The Rev’d Margaret Austin Leaves Trinity Church, Baton Rouge

Monday, February 9, 2015

The Rev’d Margaret Austin served her last Sunday as part time Pastoral Associate at Trinity Church, Baton Rouge, on January 4. Mother Margaret came to the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana when she retired from the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado. She will continue...

The Rev’d Dr. Walter Baer Serving as Supply Priest at St. Michael’s, Mandeville

Monday, February 9, 2015

The Rev. Dr. Walter Baer has been working as supply priest at St. Michael’s Church, Mandeville since December 2014. Currently, Fr. Baer also serves as the Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer and the Jubilee Ministry Officer for the Diocese of Louisiana. As the...

The Rev’d Kit Sharp McLean Called as Associate Rector of Trinity, New Orleans

Monday, February 9, 2015

from The Very Rev’d Henry Hudson as found in the February 2015 Trinity Episcopal Church Tidings I am delighted to announce that the Rev. Katherine Sharp McLean has accepted our call to be Associate Rector. Kit comes from Hammond, and has many friends and kin...

Second Annual Service of Commitment to Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation Held on January 17

Sunday, January 18, 2015

 The Second Annual Service of Commitment to Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation was held on Saturday, January 17 at Christ Church Cathedral. The service of Morning Prayer was sponsored by the Diocesan Commission on Racial Reconciliation. The sermon was given...

The Rev’d Sharon Alexander Installed as Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

by Marcie McBride, Communication Director, Trinity Episcopal Church The Feast of Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, marked a very special day for the congregation at Trinity Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Trinity Church welcomed guests, congregants, and clergy...

Annual Service of Racial Reconciliation to be January 17 at Christ Church Cathedral

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

by Lee Crean- At 11:00 a.m. on January 17, 2015, the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana will once again hold its Service of Racial Reconciliation at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans. This Service, which drew a capacity crowd last January, will include the Dean of...