Photographs: Ordination of the Rev. Liz Embler-Beazley

Monday, September 11, 2017

The Rev. Liz Embler-Beazley was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, September 9 at St. Paul’s, New Orleans. She is serving as the associate for congregational development at St. Paul’s. The Rt. Rev. George D. Young, III, Bishop of East...

Photographs: Installation of the Rev. Chris Capaldo

Thursday, September 7, 2017

The Rev. Chris Capaldo was installed as the rector of Church of the Holy Communion, Plaquemine, on Tuesday, September 5. The preacher was the Rev. Stephen Mazingo, rector of St. Peter’s in Fernandina Beach,...

Photographs: 130th Annual Gathering of the Episcopal Church Women

Monday, June 12, 2017

The Episcopal Church Women of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana held their 130th Annual Gathering at St. Augustine’s, Metairie, on June 2 and 3. The theme of the gathering was “ECW: Embrace the Community and the World.” The Rev. William Miller, author and rector of...

2017 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Gaudet Committee announced the awarding of seven community grants. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African American children within the Diocese of Louisiana. The...

Photographs: Ordination of Bobby Hadzor to Sacred Order of Deacons

Friday, May 19, 2017

The Rev. Bobby Hadzor was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Wednesday, May 17 at St. Augustine’s, Metairie. He will serve as a deacon at St Augustine’s, as well as continue to work as the chaplain at Trinity Episcopal School in New Orleans. Later...

St. Augustine’s Bookstore to Close in May

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Since 1982, the St. Augustine’s Bookstore in Metairie, has been a resource for people interested in deepening their spiritual lives, for congregations needing prayer books and hymnals, for clergy urgently requiring the latest liturgical calendar, and all manner...

Bishop Returns from Sabbatical in April

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Bishop Thompson’s three-month sabbatical is coming to an end. His staff and the entire diocese is looking forward to his return at the beginning of April. Until then, please continue to keep him and his wife Rebecca in your thoughts and prayers. Even on his...

The Clericus for February 2017

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Clergy Deaths   The Rev. Prospero Mesa   The Rev. Prospero Mesa died on February 17 at his home.  A requiem mass was held on February 23 at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Metaire.     Clergy Transitions   The Rev. Mary Ann Garrett   The Rev....