Invitation to the Bishop’s Lenten Book Study 2020

Thursday, February 6, 2020

This coming Lent I want to introduce to the Diocese two books that have caused significant reflection.  The first is Bowing Toward Babylon by Craig M. Watts.  The second selection is Care for Creation (a Franciscan spirituality of the...

Lenten Study on Environmental Justice

Monday, February 3, 2020

Join the Environmental Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana for a Lenten Study on Environmental Justice. We will read Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth. Every week during Lent, a member of the Environmental Commission will reflect...

2019 CMA Grant Recipients

Thursday, November 7, 2019

by the Rev. John Pitzer, CMA Committee Co-Chair Let Love Open the Door, was the theme this year for the Community Mission Appeal. CMA, is a grant program to assist specific ministries in the diocese who are in need of financial assistance. The funds are raised from...

2019 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

The Gaudet Committee announces the awarding of 13 community grants for the 2019 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...

Journey to the Holy Land with the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana in 2020

Friday, May 24, 2019

Download the information bookDownload the registration formNovember 1-12, 2020Under the Direction of the Rev. Rob CourtneyLocal Guide: Canon Iyad QumriRegistration and $500 deposit are due by November 1, 2019.$2,195 final payment due September 1, 2020.You are invited...

Clergy Transitions Since the 180th Annual Convention

Friday, October 26, 2018

Clergy Transitions (Since the 180th Annual Convention on November 3, 2017)   New Clergy in the Diocese The Rev. John “Brad” St. Romain was licensed to the Diocese of Louisiana from the Diocese of Texas on January 25, 2018. The Rev. Stephen...

Invitation to the 181st Annual Convention

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

August 20, 2018 Dear Clergy and Wardens of the Diocese of Louisiana, It is my honor and privilege as your Bishop, to give you notice of the 181st Convention of the Diocese of Louisiana on October 26 & 27, 2018.  Convention will be hosted by and held at St....

Photographs: Ordination of the Rev. Gina Jenkins

Thursday, June 28, 2018

The Rev. Gina Brewster Jenkins was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on Monday, July 25 at St. Paul’s, New Orleans. She will begin as chaplain of St. Paul’s School on July...

Photographs: Ordination of the Rev. Stephen Shortess

Thursday, June 28, 2018

The Rev. Stephen Shortess was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, June 23 at St. John’s, Thibodaux. He served his first Sunday as priest-in-charge of St. John’s and Trinity, Morgan City, on June...

The 2018 ECW Honored Women

Thursday, May 31, 2018

      The 22nd Presentation of Honored Women By the Episcopal Church Women In the Diocese of Louisiana May 19, 2018 Christ Episcopal Church Covington, Louisiana Recognized for her ministry and service in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ Delores Walker...

St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge Seeks an Assistant Priest Update: Filled

Monday, May 14, 2018

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana seeks an energetic priest with parish experience to assist the Rector with preaching, teaching, liturgical, sacramental, pastoral care, and administrative responsibilities. A particular ministry focus for an...