Upcoming Survey and Listening Group Sessions

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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...

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...

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...

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. 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...

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,...

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...