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Lenten Programs 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...

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Bishop’s Staff Changes

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 For over 20 years, Audrey has answered research requests and cared for and preserved the historical documents and artifacts of the diocese.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...

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The Clericus: November 2021-January 2022

New Clergy in the Diocese The Rev. Annie Jung was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on December 15, 2021, at St, James, Baton Rouge. She will finish her last semester at Virginia Theological Seminary in May 2022. View photographs of the service here. Transitions...

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Mask Mandate

December 20, 2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers, Once again we find ourselves at a crossroad. COVID cases are climbing at dangerous rates and we are expecting large crowds for Christmas Eve services. With consultation from Dr. Figueroa who has been faithful in advising...

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Christmas Concerts 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"...

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Lessons and Carols 2021

  Join us for a service of Lessons & Carols this Advent Season. Find a service around the Diocese of Louisiana below. For additions or corrections to this list, email Karen Mackey kmackey@edola.org. [eo_events event-tag="lessons-and-carols"...

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Mask Mandate Has Been Lifted

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am reaching out to you in response to the recent statement by state and local officials regarding the lifting of the mask mandate.   As I have expressed to you previously, I am grateful for your creativity and dedication to your...

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The Clericus August-September 2021

Transitions in the Diocese The Rev. Canon Allison Reid was installed as canon missioner during the clergy conference on August 19 at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. The Very Rev. Stephen Crawford has been appointed to serve as dean of the Southwest Deanery....

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Meet Our Seminarians (2021-2022)

New Seminarians Charlie LaTour is attending the Seminary of the Southwest. He is sponsored by Trinity Church, New Orleans.Lester Mut is in the deacon track of the Iona School for Ministry at the A. C. Marble School for Theological Formation. He is sponsored by St....

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Update on Listening Sessions

Dear Brothers and Sisters of our Diocese, Because of Hurricane Ida, the Search Committee has canceled this Saturday's Listening Session and has also, for the immediate future, placed all in-person Listening Sessions on hold. Yours in Christ,The Rev. Rob Courtney and...

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A Prayer Before Hurricane Ida

My friends, As Hurricane Ida approaches, we find ourselves in a familiar, yet nonetheless significant time of worry and fear. This is especially true as the storm will make landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. I read this prayer this morning and...

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Photographs: Clergy Gathering

The clergy held their summer gathering at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center on August 19, 2021. Presentation topics included the Hispanic Ministry with the Rev. Ben Sanchez and Karla duPlantier and Season of Creation with the Rev. Joey Clavijo. During Holy...

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