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.
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...
Dear Sisters and Brothers of our Diocese, On December 31, the nomination period for candidates to be considered for the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana closed. Your Search Committee is pleased to announce that we have an exceptional group of qualified...
by the Very Rev. Stephen Crawford, rector of St. Mary's, Franklin, and member of the Gaudet Fund Committee. Frances Joseph Gaudet is a Saint. It really is a marvelous thing that we would recognize this. It was a hundred years ago (1921) that the Episcopal Diocese of...
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...
by Jeannine Pender, All Saints, Ponchatoula The Eucharistic Mass celebrated Sunday, December 19 at All Saint Episcopal Church in Ponchatoula was dedicated to the 150th anniversary of its admission to the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana in April 1871. First established...
On December 15, 2021, Annie Jung was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons at St. James, Baton Rouge. The Rev. John Pitzer was the preacher. The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. was the celebrant.
Photographs from La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe) on December 12, 2021, at St. Augustine's, Metairie. La Diócesis de Louisiana Ministerio Hispano held a celebration on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The service...
December 9, 2021, Installation of the Rev. Holly Burris as rector of St. John's, Thibodaux. The Rev. Gina Jenkins was the preacher. The celebrant was the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. (Photographs by Karen Mackey, Diocese of Louisiana)
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"...
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"...