Thursday, June 4, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson
We, the Bishops of The Episcopal Church in Province IV, lead dioceses most of which were historically part of the states of the old Confederacy. As bishops in this region, we are well aware of the historic persistence of racism toward our black sisters and brothers....
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear Communicants of the Diocese of Louisiana, I watched with interest as President Trump stood in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, holding up a Bible. This followed his statement from the Rose Garden that he was our “president of law and...
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear friends, Thank you for your time this morning. I wanted to get this follow up out to you as soon as possible since much of this is time-sensitive with what is going on in the diocese and in our greater community. *Thank you to Katie Mears of ERD. Please...
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear friends, We were joined by Ms. Mary Munger, LCSW. She passed along helpful information regarding stress, anxiety and coping. A copy of her presentation can be found here. I hope that the questions at the end of the presentation are helpful and may provide some...
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear clergy, Blessings as you enter into this Triduum. I am so grateful and impressed by the ways that you are working through this time with your congregations. It was also very meaningful for me to see you all on Tuesday for the Renewal of Vows. Again, if you need...
Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson, Reflections
“We are not alone. In the midst of our darkness, God knows our name and is calling us to remember this day of resurrection; this day of new life; this day of...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
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...
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear clergy, Thank you for participating in the call this morning. It was good to see all of your faces. Again, it’s important for you to make every effort to attend these gatherings. However, if you cannot, a follow up email will be sent. Topics discussed: CPG...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | Community Ministry, Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
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...
Monday, March 16, 2020 | Community Ministry, Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
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...
Friday, March 13, 2020 | Community Ministry, Message from Bishop Thompson
Earlier today, Governor John Bel Edwards signed a proclamation that halts any gathering of more than 250 people until Monday, April 13th. I support the Governor’s proclamation. However, I would still like for a priest to be present during normal service times in order...
Thursday, March 12, 2020 | Community Ministry, Message from Bishop Thompson
To My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: I write this letter as your chief pastor. For the past several months our news feeds have been inundated with reports regarding the coronavirus, or COVID 19. We have watched this disease spread from one country...
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson, Reflections
This past Sunday’s gospel had to do with Nicodemus’ going to Jesus in the night. Nicodemus is the patron saint for curiosity. Several times he seeks Jesus because there is something this young rabbi Nicodemus wants/needs to know. He is curious enough to risk his...
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson, Reflections
The other day I was reading an article where the author was making a case for global warming. At the bottom of the article were opinions from readers. One particular statement stood out: “God gave man dominion over all the animals and the earth. Therefore we can do...
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | Message from Bishop Thompson
Several months ago I was introduced to Bowing Toward Babylon by Craig M. Watts. This offering came at a time when I was wrestling with how to make sense of the political rhetoric being shared on Facebook and news outlets. I am troubled by the desire to...
