Advent and Christmas Events in the Diocese of Louisiana

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Go to Christmas Eve Services Go to Christmas Day Services Lessons and Carols Advent Lessons & Carols Based on the “O” Antiphons Sunday, December 3 at 5 p.m.St. James Episcopal Church, 205 N. Fourth St, Baton Rouge Lessons and CarolsSunday,...

St. Francis Pet Blessings

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Pet Blessings around the Diocese of Louisiana. Please join us! Saturday, September 30 [eo_events event-tag=”pet-blessing” ondate=”2023-9-30″] %event_content% [/eo_events] Sunday, October 1 [eo_events event-tag=”pet-blessing”...

Safe Church Minister Trainings in July 2023

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Calling all Safe Church Ministers! This one-hour annual update session is open to those administering the Safe Church program at each church/school site. Safe Church Ministers are required to attend, in order to receive the latest updates to the program as well as a...

Wardens & Treasurers Brown Bag Zoom

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The Wardens & Treasurers Brown Bag Zoom series was held in May and June. This three-part workshop, designed especially for Wardens, Treasurers, and Vestries explores methods for ensuring your long-term financial stability, avoiding future financial concerns,...

St. Francis Pet Blessings

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Pet Blessings around the Diocese of Louisiana. Please join us! Saturday, October 1 [eo_events event-tag=”pet-blessing” ondate=”2022-10-1″] %event_content% [/eo_events] Sunday, October 2 [eo_events event-tag=”pet-blessing”...

The Rev. Canon Shannon Rogers Duckworth Elected 12th Bishop of Louisiana

Saturday, May 14, 2022

First Woman to Be Elected Bishop in The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana The Rev. Canon Shannon Rogers Duckworth was chosen XII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana during a special convention on May 14, 2022, at Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans. She was...

Evensong to Celebrate Blessed Frances Joseph-Gaudet

Monday, March 28, 2022

On March 27 at Historic St. Luke’s, New Orleans, an Evensong was held to celebrate Blessed Frances Joseph-Gaudet, a turn-of-the-century educator, prison reformer, and juvenile justice advocate. The officiant was the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr.; cantor, the...

St. Margaret’s Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Monday, March 21, 2022

St. Margaret’s was founded 50 years ago this year. A weekend-long celebration was held culminating in a festive Holy Eucharist and reception on March 20th. Below you will find photographs from the Sunday morning Eucharist celebration.

Photographs: Feast of Our Lady of Suyapa

Monday, March 7, 2022

by the Rev. Ben Sanchez “Si nosotros los hondureños, salimos de nuestra nación, llevamos tu nombre grabado muy dentro del corazón.” So goes the song to Our Lady of Suyapa sung by our congregation in the processional hymn. We commemorated the feast day of...

Lenten Programs 2022

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Please join us for one of these Christian education programs, services, and retreats happening throughout the Diocese of Louisiana this Lenten Season. Contact Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org for additions or corrections to the list. A blessed Lent to you! Lent...

All Saints, Ponchatoula, Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

by Jeannine Pender, All Saints, Ponchatoula The Eucharistic Mass celebrated Sunday, December 19 at All Saint Episcopal Church in Ponchatoula was dedicated to the 150th anniversary of its admission to the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana in April 1871. First established...

Photographs: Ordination of Annie Jung to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Thursday, December 16, 2021

On December 15, 2021, Annie Jung was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons at St. James, Baton Rouge. The Rev. John Pitzer was the preacher. The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. was the celebrant.

Photographs: La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Photographs from La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe) on December 12, 2021, at St. Augustine’s, Metairie. La Diócesis de Louisiana Ministerio Hispano held a celebration on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The service...

Photographs: Installation of the Rev. Holly Burris as Rector of St. John’s, Thibodaux

Friday, December 10, 2021

December 9, 2021, Installation of the Rev. Holly Burris as rector of St. John’s, Thibodaux. The Rev. Gina Jenkins was the preacher. The celebrant was the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. (Photographs by Karen Mackey, Diocese of Louisiana)

Christmas Concerts 2021

Monday, December 6, 2021

  Enjoy the sounds of the season and beautiful music around the Diocese of Louisiana. For additions or corrections to this list, email Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org. [eo_events event-tag=”christmas-concert” event_start_after=”2021-12-1″...