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...

The Rev’d David McDowell-Fleming Moves Into Diocese

The Rev’d David McDowell-Fleming, retired priest from the Diocese of the Central Gulf Cost, has moved into the diocese. He has been licensed to serve at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans.

Deacon Suzie Johnston Moved to Tennessee

Deacon Suzie Johnston and her husband, George Silbernagel, moved to Nashville, Tennessee in January 2016. Deacon Suzie was serving as deacon at Grace Episcopal Church, St. Francisville. She plans to continue serving as a deacon in the Diocese of Tennessee.

The Rev’d Patrick Edwards Called to Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

The Rev’d William Patrick Edwards has been called to serve as the sixth rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Southampton, NY, the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. He is currently serving as priest-in-charge of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in...

Rev Don Brown Named Interim Rector of St. Patrick’s, Zachary

The Rev’d Don Brown has been named interim rector of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Zachary. He is a retired priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and has been serving as supply clergy at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Clinton.

In the News: Faith leaders look to 2016 with hope, prayers, resolutions

We asked some faith leaders in the area two questions: What are your hopes and prayers for the new year? What, if you make one, is your New Year’s resolution? Source: Faith leaders look to 2016 with hope, prayers, resolutions | The Advocate — Baton Rouge,...

In the News- Local religious leaders: We stand with our Muslim neighbors

Source: WWLTV, New Orleans “As religious leaders of Jefferson Parish and Greater New Orleans, we join our voices together to address anti-Muslim sentiments recently reported by the media. We condemn in the strongest terms any calls to deny all Muslims entry into...

The Rev. Bill Terry to be Appointed Dean of the Downtown Deanery

Bishop Thompson as appointed the Rev. William “Bill” Terry to serve as dean of the Downtown Deanery upon the retirement of the Very Rev. Dr. Jean Meade. Fr. Bill is the rector of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans.

The Very Rev. Dr. Jean M. Meade to Retire from Mount Olivet, New Orleans

The Very Rev. Dr. Jean M. Meade will retire as rector of Mount Olivet Episcopal Church in New Orleans. She has been the rector of Mount Olivet since 2002. She was also serving as dean of the Downtown Deanery. A celebration of her ministry will take place on Sunday,...

Deacon Kathy Comer Retires

On November 1, Deacon Kathy Comer retired from the diaconate. She was serving as deacon of Chapel of Holy Comforter