The Commission on Ministry consist of not more than twenty-one members and is composed of Presbyters, Deacons, and members of the laity. Members of the Commission on Ministry are appointed by the Bishop. The Commission on Ministry, as outlined in the Episcopal Church canons, is charged with assisting the Bishop “in determining present and future needs for ministry in the diocese”, “in enlisting and selecting persons for Holy Orders”, and making recommendations to the Bishop. See Canon 9 of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. See Title III.2 of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church.

Members of the Commission on Ministry

Members, ex-officio

• Bishop of Louisiana: The Rt. Rev Shannon Rogers Duckworth

Class of 2025-2028

• The Rev. Allison Reid (St. Anna’s, New Orleans), Chair

Class of 2023-2026

• The Rev. Liz-Embler Beazley (Grace Memorial Church, Hammond)
• Deacon Elaine Clements (retired)
• Deacon JoAnn Garma (retired)
• Ruth LeBlanc (St. Margaret’s, Baton Rouge)
• Alice Strausser (St. John’s, Thibodaux)
• Liz Taurman (Christ Church, Covington)
• Brother Todd van Alstyne (Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans)
• The Rev. Cn Morgan MacIntire (Ex-officio)

Class of 2024-2027

• Mike Gaudet (St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge)
• The Rev. Guimond Pierre Louis (Christ Church, Covington)
• The Rev. John Pitzer (Trinity, New Orleans)
• The Rev. Trish Toburen (St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge)
• Tom Wade (St. James, Baton Rouge)