Stories & Reflections From Our Diocese
The Rev. Ken Ritter Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Stephen’s, Innis
On June 1, the Rev. Ken Ritter began his first Sunday as Priest-in-Charge of St. Stephen's, Innis. Fr. Ken has recently served as Executive Director of St. James Place in Baton Rouge and as rector of Trinity, Baton Rouge, from 2005-2011.
ECW Honored Women for 2015
Rhea C. Babin of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Houma, was brought up in the Catholic faith, but when she married an Episcopalian, Calvin Babin, she joined the church and has been a faithful parishioner since 1948. As Hospitality Chairperson for thirteen years she...
128th Annual Gathering of the Episcopal Church Women, Diocese of Louisiana
by Shiela S. MacArthur, Diocesan Memorials Chair Annual Gathering Reporter The Episcopal Church Women gathered on May 15-16 at the beautifully rebuilt St. Matthew's, Houma, LA and focused on the theme "Vive La Renaissance". Following prayer offered by Cecile...
Deacon Alyce Jefferson Retires as Director of Children’s Ministry at Trinity, New Orleans
On May 24 Deacon Alyce Jefferson retired from her position as Director of Children's Ministry at Trinity, New Orleans. She has served in this position since 2006. She will remain at Trinity serving as deacon overseeing the Eucharistic Visitors Ministry and working...
The Rev. Ashley Freeman Called as Curate of Trinity, Baton Rouge
The Rev. Ashley Freeman has been called as Curate of Trinity, Baton Rouge. He is a current graduate of the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas and was ordained a transitional deacon this past November and will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on July...