On March 27 at Historic St. Luke’s, New Orleans, an Evensong was held to celebrate Blessed Frances Joseph-Gaudet, a turn-of-the-century educator, prison reformer, and juvenile justice advocate. The officiant was the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr.; cantor, the Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin; homilist, the Rev. Lindsey Ardrey; with music provided by the St. Luke’s Choir. Special presentation and prayers led by the Gaudet Fund Committee, Commission for Racial Healing, and the Gaudet Legacy Committee.
oin Bishop Shannon Duckworth and Br. Angel Gabriel Roque, BSG for a thought-provoking conversation inspired by this question from the Baptismal Covenant:
“Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?”
Join Bishop Shannon Duckworth and Rev. Ed Bacon for an engaging conversation that delves into choosing love over fear, being part of a faith community, and the power of centering prayer.
National honors from the Association of Episcopal Deacons (AED) were awarded to Bishop Shannon Rogers Duckworth, Archdeacon Charles deGravelles and Deacon Michael G. Hackett for their work in promoting the work and mission of the diaconate.