New Clergy in the Diocese
The Rev. Annie Jung was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on December 15, 2021, at St, James, Baton Rouge. She will finish her last semester at Virginia Theological Seminary in May 2022. View photographs of the service here.
Transitions in the Diocese
The Rev. Peter Wong was installed rector of Trinity Church, Baton Rouge, on November 17, 2021. He has served as priest-in-charge since December 2020. View photographs of the service here.
The Rev. Julia Rusling was called as rector of St. Augustine’s, Metairie, effective January 14, 2022. She stopped serving as interim rector of St. George’s, New Orleans, effective November 21, 2021.
The Rev. Bridget Tierney is serving as supply priest at St. George’s, New Orleans.
The Rev. Jerry Phillips is no longer serving as priest-in-charge of St. Augustine’s, Baton Rouge. He continues to serve as chaplain at St. James Place and will serve as supply clergy.
The Rev. Holly Burris was installed rector of St. John’s, Thibodaux, on December 9, 2021. View photographs of the service here.
The Rev. Nelson Tennison has retired as priest-in-charge of All Saints, Ponchatoula, effective December 31, 2021.
The Rev. Kit McLean was called to serve as priest-in-charge of All Saints, Ponchatoula, effective January 16, 2022.
The Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin was called to serve as priest-in-charge of Historic St. Luke’s, New Orleans, effective January 23, 2022.