Monday, September 13, 2021 | Diocesan News
This post is an ongoing narrative of the effect of Hurricane Ida on our diocese and the relief work and restoration. It was last updated on October 8, 2021. See a list of revisions here. Additions, corrections, or to add photographs to this post, email Karen Mackey at...
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 | 12th Bishop Search, Diocesan News
Dear Brothers and Sisters of our Diocese, Because of Hurricane Ida, the Search Committee has canceled this Saturday’s Listening Session and has also, for the immediate future, placed all in-person Listening Sessions on hold. Yours in Christ,The Rev. Rob Courtney...
Thursday, September 2, 2021 | Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear brothers and sisters, Thank you for your time today. It was good to have a moment to check in and update one another on our current situation. Below is a summary of our conversation. If you need anything in particular, please do not hesitate to reach out to us....
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Earlier this morning, I received an email from the interim head at St. Martin’s Episcopal School. Fr. Millican shared the following prayer with the faculty and staff: Gracious God: We place our community under your loving and...
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | Community Ministry, Diocesan News
Food/Water/Supplies Parish-by-parish List by NOLA.com https://www.nola.com/news/hurricane/article_640ba81a-0c24-11ec-8e55-f370fd879aa7.html Parish-by-parish list by WWLTV...
Friday, August 27, 2021 | Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear friends, Thank you for your time today. Please stay safe and know that we are here to help not only throughout the storm but also in the days to come. The safety of you, your family, and members of your congregation is of utmost importance. So, if you feel as...
Friday, August 27, 2021 | 12th Bishop Search, Diocesan News
Based on the possibility of a hurricane landfall, the Bishop Search Committee, out of an abundance of caution, has revised the schedule of the remaining Listening Sessions. The new schedule is as follows: MandevilleSt Michael’s – September 1, 6:00 pm...
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 | 12th Bishop Search, Diocesan News
The Search & Nominating Committee for the next Bishop of Louisiana wants to hear from you! Our diocesan profile needs to articulate who we are as a diocese and where God is calling us to go. We will share this profile with the wider Church and prospective bishop...
Friday, August 6, 2021 | 12th Bishop Search, Diocesan News
The Search Committee (seven clergy and eight laity) began its work with an organizational meeting on July 10. Our search consultant, Rev. Dr. Diane Vie, reviewed the overall search process. We spent time talking about how the role of the bishop is not a job but rather...
Friday, August 6, 2021 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
Mount Olivet, New Orleans, welcomed their new priest-in-charge, the Rev. David Casey, O.P., at a reception at the church on July 14. [Photographs from the Mount Olivet, New Orleans, Facebook Page]
Friday, August 6, 2021 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
On Sunday, July 25, 2021, the Rev. David Casey, O.P. celebrated his first Sunday as priest-in-charge of Church of the Annunciation, New Orleans. [Photographs by Karen Mackey, Diocese of Louisiana]
Friday, August 6, 2021 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
The Rev. Holly Burris celebrated her first Sunday as rector of St. John’s, Thibodaux, on Sunday, July 25.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear Friends, By now you have heard Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has reinstated a statewide indoor mask mandate. It has been imposed due to the rapidly rising COVID cases across the state. I appreciate the governor making this decision. Beginning...
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Churchwork, Diocesan News
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | Diocesan News
Transitions in the Diocese The Rev. Joey Clavijo will now serve as a non-parochial deacon focusing on his role as chair of the diocesan environmental commission. His last Sunday as deacon at St. George’s, New Orleans, was July 4, 2021. The Very Rev. Craig...
