Stories & Reflections From Our Diocese
Archdeacon Priscilla Maumus Resigns; Deacon Cindy Obier Appointed the New Archdeacon
from the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr., Bishop of Louisiana Priscilla has served as Archdeacon since my arrival and has served with distinction. She leaves her position knowing she has accomplished much and I am grateful for her leadership.On Friday, April 8,...
2016 Gaudet Community Grant Recipients Announced
The Gaudet Committee announced the awarding of seven community grants. The Gaudet Community Grant provides funding for not-for-profit agencies that create, manage, and expand educational opportunities for African American children within the Diocese of Louisiana. The...
St. Martin’s Announces New Head of Upper School
St. Martin's Episcopal School Press Release March 15, 2016 Kevin Weatherill to take helm in 2016-17. Merry Sorrells, Head of School at St. Martin's Episcopal, announced today that Kevin Weatherill will assume the role of Head of the Upper School with the beginning of...
Death of the Rev. Chuck Wood
The Rev. Charles A. "Chuck" Wood died at his home in Baton Rouge on March 12, 2016. Fr. Wood served as chaplain at St. Alban's Chapel, Baton Rouge, for 28 years. After his retirement from the chapel he served as chaplain at St. James Place and as supply priest at...
Episcopal Relief & Development partners with Louisiana dioceses on storm response
[Episcopal Relief & Development press release] Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the response efforts of the Episcopal dioceses of Louisiana and Western Louisiana following storms that knocked out power and caused widespread flooding across the...