Bishop Search Committee July Update

Friday, August 6, 2021

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...

Photographs: Mount Olivet Welcomes the Rev. David Casey, O.P

Friday, August 6, 2021

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]

Photographs: Church of the Annunciation Welcomes the Rev. David Casey, O.P.

Friday, August 6, 2021

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]

Photographs: St. John’s Welcomes The Rev. Holly Burris

Friday, August 6, 2021

The Rev. Holly Burris celebrated her first Sunday as rector of St. John’s, Thibodaux, on Sunday, July 25.

Indoor Mask Mandate Reinstated for Church Gatherings

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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...

Churchwork Summer 2021

Thursday, July 22, 2021

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The Clericus June 2021

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

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...

The Rev. David P. Casey, O.P. Called as Priest-in-Charge of Church of the Annunciation and Mount Olivet

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

The Rev. David P. Casey, O.P. has been called to be the Priest-in-Charge of the Free Church of the Annunciation and of Mount Olivet Episcopal Church in New Orleans. His previous call was as Chaplain Missioner for Campus & Young Adult Ministry in Fredericksburg,...

The Rev. Holly Burris Called as Rector of St. John’s, Thibodaux

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, the youngest of four children, I was baptized and active in the Presbyterian Church until I went away to college. I began my undergraduate studies at LSU and then transferred to UT in Austin where I earned my B. A. in English with a...

Ordination of the Rev. Lindsey Ardrey, the Rev. Lynn Hooks, and the Rev. Allison Reid to the Sacred Order of Priests

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

July 1, 2021, Feast of Pauli Murray: Ordination of Lindsey Ardrey, Lynn Hooks, and Allison Reid to the Sacred Order of Priests at St. Paul’s, New Orleans. This was a historic moment in the Diocese of Louisiana. This was the first time multiple women have been...

Retirement of the Rev. Peggy Scott

Monday, June 28, 2021

The Rev. Peggy Scott retired as priest-in-charge of St. Paul’s Holy Trinity, New Roads; St. Mary’s, Morganza; and head of the prison ministry of the Diocese of Louisiana. She celebrated her last Sunday at St. Paul’s Holy Trinity on June 27,...

Ordination of Luigi Mandile to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Thursday, June 17, 2021

June 16, 2021: Ordination of Luigi Mandile to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Staff Changes in the Bishop’s Office

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Missioner for Congregational Development We are pleased to welcome the Rev. Allison Reid as the diocesan missioner for congregational development. In this role, she will oversee congregational development, Safeguarding God’s Children, and youth and young adult...

The Clericus May 2021

Thursday, June 10, 2021

[Photo by Karen Mackey] The Rev. Benjamín Sánchez was received into the Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 5 at St. Augustine’s, Metairie. He will serve as the Hispanic missioner for the Diocese of Louisiana. Transitions in the Diocese The Rev. Peggy...

Reception of the Rev. Benjamín Sánchez to the Episcopal Church

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The Rev. Benjamín Sánchez was received as a priest in the Episcopal Church on June 5, 2021, at St. Augustine’s, Metairie. He will serve as the missioner for Hispanic ministries in the Diocese of Louisiana. He will celebrate his first service at St....