Motherwork: A Homily on Blessed Frances Joseph Gaudet

Friday, January 13, 2017

Lindsey Ardrey, Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana Commission on Racial Reconciliation Co-chairperson Delivered on January 11th, 2017 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans.   One morning on my way into work, I was walking across the street to St. George’s...

Teddy Bear Tea at All Saints

Saturday, December 10, 2016

photographs and article by Marilyn O’Leary, Evangelism Chair, All Saints, Ponchatoula On December 3, we invited all ages in the community to a pre-Christmas tea our church, All Saints, Ponchatoula. We are a small congregation and had only the vision of a member...

Services of Healing this Holiday Season 2016

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Services of Healing are available for all those who are feeling pain and grief this holiday season. Check below for a listing of services available. For additions or corrections to the calendar email Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org.   [ai1ec...

Christmas Concerts 2016

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Christmas music can be found throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana in December. Below you will find a listing Christmas Concerts. All are open to the public. For additions or corrections email Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org. [ai1ec...

Advent Lessons and Carols 2016

Saturday, November 26, 2016

“Beloved in Christ, in this season of Advent, let it be our care and delight to prepare ourselves to hear again the message of the Angels, and in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem, to see the Babe lying in a manger.” Below you will find a listing of...

NAES Conference Held in New Orleans

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

The New Orleans Marriott Hotel was the location of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Biennial Conference held November 9-11. Representatives from Episcopal Schools from across the country met to discuss innovation, improvisation, entrepreneurship,...

Thanksgiving Services 2016

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Thanksgiving Services in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana For additions or corrections email Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org. [ai1ec tag_name=”thanksgiving” view=”stream” exact_date=’11-20-2016′]

Facebook Post Round-up: Pumpkin Patch Fun!

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

October is  pumpkin patch time in the diocese. A list of Episcopal church pumpkin patches can be found here.  We found these Facebook post highlighting the fun times this month! Grace Memorial, Hammond   The pumpkins are here! The pumpkin patch is open Sunday,...

Historic St. Luke’s International Food Festival

Monday, October 24, 2016

Historic St. Luke’s, New Orleans, held their annual International Food Festival on Sunday, October 16. Vendors sold food and beverages representing cuisine from Jamaica, France, Belize, Vietnam, Honduras, and the United States. Before the festival began, The Rt....

Facebook Post Roundup: St. Francis Blessing of the Animals 2016

Monday, October 3, 2016

The Blessing of the Animals: O God, who has made all the earth and every creature that dwells therein: Help us, we pray you, to treat with compassion the living creatures entrusted to our care, that they may not suffer from our neglect nor become the victims of any...

Teaching the Art of Forgiveness

Monday, October 3, 2016

We were honored to welcome the Rev. Dr. Rob Voyle from the Appreciative Way to teach us how to resolve resentment. Clergy and parishioners spent the weekend learning to forgive and teaching others how to forgive. The workshops were held at Christ Church Cathedral on...

Bishop Honored With Vietnam Veterans Pin

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church parishioner, Dennis Bergeron, is a Marine involved in honoring veterans through the Paul E. Boyd Unit 579 of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary. Dennis stopped by the diocesan office to present a pin to Bishop Thompson who is a...