ECW’s “Fishing for Souls” Gathering Brings Women Together in Faith

May 2, 2026

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) gathered May 1–2, 2026, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church for its 139th Annual Gathering, “Fishing for Souls.”

We are delighted to recognize this year’s ECW Honored Women:

  • Lauren Dunn, St. George’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans
  • Kathleen Turner, Christ Episcopal Church, Covington
  • Sharon Pontiff, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Houma

The gathering also featured guest speakers Brother Todd van Alstyne and the Rev. Annie Jung. Bishop Shannon Duckworth was the celebrant and preacher at the Eucharist. 

Call to the Special Meeting of Convention to Elect a Bishop

From the Transition Committee

by | Mar 9, 2022 | ,

Hello from your Transition Committee! We are one of the three bodies tasked with finding, electing and installing the XII Bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana. The Search and Nominating Committee will wrap up their work at the end of March by presenting their nominees...

Photographs: Feast of Our Lady of Suyapa

by | Mar 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 the Honduran...

Lenten Programs 2022

Lenten Programs 2022

by | Feb 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...

Bishop’s Staff Changes

Bishop’s Staff Changes

by | Feb 2, 2022 |

Audrey ThreefootAudrey Threefoot, the diocesan archivist, retired from her volunteer ministry on August 9. For over 20 years, Audrey has answered research requests and cared for and preserved the historical documents and artifacts of the diocese. Her most notable task...