News from the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
Assisting Hurricane Laura Evacuees in New Orleans
by the Rev. Robert Beazley, Disaster and Response Coordinator, Diocese of Louisiana For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you...
Support for the Solomon Center
Watch this beautiful video of the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center and then scroll below to make a donation today. SECC needs our financial support now more than ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX-4H6D2toI The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center is the...
Hurricane Laura causes major damage in Western Louisiana
A large oak tree fell toward the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Charles, Louisiana, during Hurricane Laura on Aug. 27, 2020. Photo: Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School [Episcopal News Service] Several Episcopal properties in the Diocese of Western...
Hurricane Laura Assistance
To my brothers and sisters in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, I am grateful to God for our safety as well as your eagerness to respond to those in need. As I hear from our neighbors to the west, wind damage is far greater than the anticipated storm surge. In this...
Coins for Christ Raised Joy and $2,207 for UTO
by the Rev. Ashley Freeman, St. Patrick's, Zachary Long ago, in the distant past of Advent 2019 and early 2020, before the world faced the COVID19 pandemic, four of the parishes in the Diocese of Louisiana decided to have a friendly competition. St. Augustine’s,...
A Pastoral Letter on COVID -19
July 27, 2020 A letter to the good people of the Diocese of Louisiana “Have mercy on me, O God, for my enemies are hounding me;All day long they assault and oppress me. They hound me all the day long;Truly there are many who fight against me, O Most High. Whenever I...
Ordination of Ben Nobles to the Sacred Order of Deacons
The Rev. Ben Nobles was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on June 10, 2020. The service was filmed in the Harris Memorial Chapel of Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans. Download the bulletin
Statement from the Province IV Bishops of The Episcopal Church
We, the Bishops of The Episcopal Church in Province IV, lead dioceses most of which were historically part of the states of the old Confederacy. As bishops in this region, we are well aware of the historic persistence of racism toward our black sisters and brothers....
Finding God in All of This Disorder
Dear Communicants of the Diocese of Louisiana, I watched with interest as President Trump stood in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, holding up a Bible. This followed his statement from the Rose Garden that he was our “president of law and...
June 2 Clergy Call Recap
Dear friends, Thank you for your time this morning. I wanted to get this follow up out to you as soon as possible since much of this is time-sensitive with what is going on in the diocese and in our greater community. *Thank you to Katie Mears of ERD. Please...
Ascension Sunday Service 5.24.2020
https://youtu.be/Zr3xOPCy2rE Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end...
Share Your COVID-19 Pandemic Story
Share your COVID-19 experience with us. How has your faith sustained you through this difficult time? Where have you found God? Tell us about your experience with virtual worship? Were you able to reach out to serve others? Scroll down to view a few more writing...
April 21 Clergy Conference Call Recap on COVID-19
Dear friends, We were joined by Ms. Mary Munger, LCSW. She passed along helpful information regarding stress, anxiety and coping. A copy of her presentation can be found here. I hope that the questions at the end of the presentation are helpful and may provide some...
April 7 Clergy Conference Call Recap on COVID-19
Dear clergy, Blessings as you enter into this Triduum. I am so grateful and impressed by the ways that you are working through this time with your congregations. It was also very meaningful for me to see you all on Tuesday for the Renewal of Vows. Again, if you need...
April 12, 2020: Bishop Thompson’s Easter Sermon
"We are not alone. In the midst of our darkness, God knows our name and is calling us to remember this day of resurrection; this day of new life; this day of hopefulness." https://youtu.be/c8InCLJg4WI
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