Stories & Reflections From Our Diocese
Let all these be signs of the ministry which is mine and yours in this place
During the installation of a rector, a variety of gifts are given to the priest. These include such things as oil, bread, wine, a stole, a prayer book, and water for baptism. Representatives from the parish present these as symbols of the ministry of that community of faith.
Go. Love. Move.
Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God. Go. Love. Move. Each and every one of us has an opportunity, each and every day, to be bearers of the light.
Bishop Duckworth’s 2022 Christmas Message
https://youtu.be/jnaD1EdOvN8 As we move more deeply into this holy season, I am so aware that the rhythm of life and ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana beats strongly; and I am grateful for each unique expression of Christ’s love in our parishes, schools...
Letter to the Diocese from Bishop-elect Shannon Rogers Duckworth
November 9, 2022 Dear brothers and sisters, Grace and peace to you in our Lord Jesus Christ. At the 185th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, I shared the story of the design of my Episcopal ring. As the granddaughter of Greek immigrants, this...
Gifts For Bishop-Elect Duckworth Update (August 1)
The Gifts Committee of the Diocesan Transition process announces the solicitation of funds to help purchase the vestments and other Episcopal symbols for the new bishop. Canon Shannon Duckworth will need vestments and other signs and symbols of the Office of Bishop to...