Stories & Reflections From Our Diocese
Choral Evensong on August 30: Thanksgiving for New Life in the City of New Orleans on the Tenth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Thanksgiving for New Life in the City on the Tenth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Choral Evensong- Sunday, August 30 at 4:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans Bishop Thompson, Officiant Bishop Jenkins, Preaching The Choir of...
The Rev. Ashley Freeman Ordained to the Priesthood
The Rev. Ashley Freeman was ordained to the priesthood by the Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan, II, Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast. The ordination took place at Trinity Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge on Thursday, July 16. The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr., Bishop of...
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Friday, July 3 (Last Day of General Convention)
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation The 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church adjourned on Friday at 5:55 pm, a bit earlier than the scheduled time. We addressed each resolution presented to us, thanks in large part to a new rule...
In the News: St. Timothy’s Church in LaPlace welcomes new pastor | NOLA.com
Source: NOLA.com The Rev. Margaret S. Austin has been named the new pastor at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in LaPlace. Austin is the first female priest to serve the LaPlace church. Austin previously served St. Peter's of the Valley Church in Basalt, Colorado....
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Thursday, July 2
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation Thursday was a long day on the floor of the House of Deputies but we made it through the entire calendar of resolutions for the day. After an upbeat worship service done primarily in Spanish we turned to...