Standing Committee Announces Bishop Search Timeline and Committees

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Dear Brothers and Sisters of our Diocese, The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Louisiana is pleased to announce that we have approved a timeline, appointed Rev. Ralph Howe to serve as Chaplain to the Committees during the search and election process, and made...

Reminder: Applications Due May 20th for Search and Transition Committees

Monday, May 17, 2021

Reminder: Applications Due May 20th for Search and Transition CommitteesMay 17, 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters of our Diocese, The Standing Committee will meet May 22 to select membership for the Search and Transition Committees. We will receive names until Thursday,...

Update on Search and Election Process for the 12th Bishop of Louisiana

Friday, April 30, 2021

Dear Brothers and Sisters of our Diocese, With guidance from Bishop Todd Ousley of the Presiding Bishop’s Office of Pastoral Development, we have the following information to share: Tentative Consecration Date: November 19, 2022 Episcopal Transition Consultant: we...

Death of the Rt. Rev. Charles E. Jenkins, Tenth Bishop of Louisiana

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, It is with great sadness that I share the news of the death of the Rt. Rev. Charles Edward Jenkins III, tenth bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana. He died Friday evening surrounded by his family. He was 69 years old. Funeral...

2021 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

The Gaudet Committee announces the awarding of 13 community grants for the 2021 program year. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African-American children within the...

Photographs: Ordination on December 19, 2020

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey, the Rev. Lynn Hooks, and the Rev. Allison Reid were ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on December 19, 2020, at St. Paul’s, New Orleans.

Photographs: Saying Goodbye to the Very Rev. Richard Easterling

Thursday, November 5, 2020

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, the people of St. George’s, New Orleans, said goodbye to their rector, the Very Rev. Richard Easterling. He has accepted as call to serve as priest-in-charge of St. James in Florence, Italy. Below you will find photographs from his...

Moral Leadership in the Garden: Keynote Address

Saturday, October 24, 2020

The Keynote Address of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori to the 183rd Annual Convention.           You have all been very much in my prayers as storms have blown and drenched this diocese and your coastal...

Support for the Solomon Center

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Watch this beautiful video of the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center and then scroll below to make a donation today. SECC needs our financial support now more than ever. The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center is the premier retreat venue of the Episcopal Diocese of...

Ordination of Ben Nobles to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

The Rev. Ben Nobles was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on June 10, 2020. The service was filmed in the Harris Memorial Chapel of Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans. Download the bulletin

March 31 Clergy Call Recap on COVID-19

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Dear friends, Thank you for your time and prayers today. It was good to see you all. * There have been a lot of questions and information circulating about the  details of the stimulus plan. We strongly recommend that you proceed cautiously as the landscape continues...

Pastoral Letter: March 17 Update COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Dear friends, As a follow up to my email last night, I want to further clarify a few things for us all. This is an ever-changing situation and we are committed to communicating with you clearly and effectively. As of today, the diocesan office staff will be working...

Pastoral Letter – Update on COVID-19 Guidelines

Monday, March 16, 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers, I write to you in the midst of our historic health crises.  It is truly difficult to comprehend the movement of the virus and the impact impeding us.  We continue to monitor what experts advise and promptly implement new...

Guidelines for the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Guidelines for Regathering for In-Person Worship From Bishop Thompson’s Office Mask Mandate Effective Immediately (Issued December 20, 2021) Indoor Mask Mandate Lifted (Issued October 28, 2021) Mask Mandate Reinstated for Church Gatherings (Issued August 4,...