St. James’ Received Commendation from the State Legislature

Thursday, June 13, 2019

St. James’, Baton Rouge, received a special commendation from the Louisiana State Senate on the occasion of their 175th Anniversary. You can read it here:  http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1141545 This year also marks 200 years of an Episcopal...

Rector Search: St. James, Baton Rouge (Closed)

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

The search has been closed. St. Parish Profile St. James OTM One of the oldest and largest parishes in the Diocese of Louisiana, St. James is frequently looked to for its leadership and stability. Whether through spiritual renewal, volunteer ministry, traditional...

Photo Gallery & Resources: Prison Ministry Conference

Thursday, April 27, 2017

  Facebook Post Feed and Resources from the Conference:   One interesting resource from Deacon Charlie deGravell’s opening presentation on his 27 years of prison ministry at… Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on Monday, March 27, 2017...

The Clericus for February 2017

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Clergy Deaths   The Rev. Prospero Mesa   The Rev. Prospero Mesa died on February 17 at his home.  A requiem mass was held on February 23 at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Metaire.     Clergy Transitions   The Rev. Mary Ann Garrett   The Rev....

Flood Recovery Five Months Later

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

by Deacon Elaine Clements, Diocesan Disaster Coordinator Deacon Elaine Clements reflects on the flood relief and recovery in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana five months after the devastating floods of August 2016. The single mom had three children and another on...

Proclaiming Hope in the Age of Mass Incarceration

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana will sponsor a 3-Day Prison Ministry Conference, Proclaiming Hope in the Age of Mass Incarceration, beginning at noon on March 27, 2017, and ending at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. The host site for the Conference will be...

Flood Relief: Facebook Post Roundup August 25-27, 2016

Monday, August 29, 2016

A collection of Facebook posts (August 25-27) from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana regarding flood relief in Louisiana.   Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on Friday, August 26, 2016   Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of...

Flood Relief: Facebook Post Roundup August 21-22, 2016

Monday, August 29, 2016

A collection of Facebook posts (August 21-22) from the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana regarding flood relief in Louisiana.   A look at what our churches are doing to provide assistance with flood recovery:Posted by The Episcopal Diocese of...

In the Ruins of the Monastic City at Glendalough

Friday, July 15, 2016

Photograph from Marsha Wade- In the ruins of the monastic city at Glendalough, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. The boulders are all that remains of a cell or stone hut where St. Kevin spent his days and nights in prayer. A group of pilgrims from the Episcopal...

The Rev. John Pitzer Received into the Episcopal Church

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The Rev. John Pitzer’s Holy Orders were received into the Episcopal Church by the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. on May 21 at St. James, Baton Rouge. He will serve as the head of the St. James Center for Spiritual Formation.

The Rev. Mark Holland’s Last Sunday at St. James

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The Very Rev. Mark Holland served his last Sunday as rector of St. James, Baton Rouge, on May 15. He has served at the church since 2003. He also served as the dean of the Baton Rouge Deanery. Pentecost Sunday at St. James Episcopal Church. A video posted by Episcopal...