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.
The Gaudet Committee announces the awarding of 18 community grants for the 2022 program year. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African-American children within the...
The Transition Committee for the twelfth Bishop of Louisiana has announced the formation of a Gifts Committee to facilitate gifting for Bishop-Elect Shannon Duckworth. The Committee is Ms. Pat Brown, Rev. Canon Ronald Clingenpeel, and Ms. Rebecca Sadler. They...
Dear Friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. I write to you with much sadness. This morning the U. S. Supreme Court overturned a 49-year-old law guarding women’s rights to make personal decisions concerning their...
Lester Mut with Khalid Hudson, the lead organizer for Together Baton Rouge by Lester Mut, a seminarian for the diaconate; St. Margaret's, Baton Rouge One of our seminarians for the diaconate, Lester Mut, has partnered with Together Baton Rouge to work towards a...
https://youtu.be/8eVS8Deukq8 Transcript of the acceptance address Bishop-elect Duckworth made to the Electing Convention: Let us pray:Most loving and Merciful God, source of all wisdom and understanding, we thank you for your continued presence among the diocese of...
First Woman to Be Elected Bishop in The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana The Rev. Canon Shannon Rogers Duckworth was chosen XII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana during a special convention on May 14, 2022, at Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans. She was...
“You can’t help anyone if they don’t want help.” I can’t count the number of times I have heard that statement from family, friends and or coworkers who would rather tolerate the inappropriate behavior of an individual under the influence of alcohol or other drugs...
April 29, 2022 Dear Faithful People of the Diocese, The videos from the two Q&A sessions from the Walkabout are now available for viewing. Please click the link below.The election for the 12th Bishop of Louisiana will be held on May 14, 2022. Find out more about...
Dear Faithful People of the Diocese, Blessings to you as we make our way through Holy Week and enter the joy of celebrating the Resurrection. We are pleased to share with you videos submitted by the two candidates for the 12th Bishop of Louisiana. More information can...
Dear Faithful People of the Diocese of Louisiana, Our Petition Process concluded on Friday, April 8, and no additional applications for bishop were received. The Standing Committee is therefore pleased to announce that our slate for bishop is complete and includes the...