We are pleased to announce the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana is hosting the Bishop of Cuba, The Rt. Rev. Griselda Delgado Del Carpio, as we explore partnership opportunities between our dioceses. The dates of Bishop Delgado’s visit are August 15-20. She will be traveling with her husband The Rev. Gerardo Logildes Coroas and her interpreter Marilyn Peterson.
Bishop Delgado was appointed bishop coadjutor in February 2010 and became diocesan bishop, the first female bishop of Cuba, on November 28, 2010. She led the congregation of Santa Maria Virgen in Itabo, Cuba for 22 years. Bishop Delgado is Bolivian-born but moved to Cuba in the early 1980’s as a student fleeing the military rule in her native home.
The Diocese of Cuba is an extra-provincial diocese in the Anglican Communion, under the ecclesiastical authority of a Metropolitan Council. The Council has overseen the church in Cuba since it separated from the Episcopal Church in 1967.
In March of this year, the Diocese of Cuba voted in favor of reuniting with the Episcopal Church. At the 78th General Convention, steps were taken for the Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Church in Cuba to develop closer relations. You can read more about that here in an Episcopal News Service Report.
You are Invited to Meet Bishop Delgado:
Come meet Bishop Delgado and listen as she shares her deep love for the mission and ministry in Cuba.
Saturday, August 15 at 6:00 PM
Holy Eucharist and Welcome reception (Bishop Delgado to celebrate & preach)
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2109 17th St., Kenner
Sunday, August 16 at 10:30 AM
Holy Eucharist (Bishop Delgado to preach)
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave, New Orleans
Sunday, August 16 at 5:00 PM
Holy Eucharist (Bishop Delgado to preach)
St. James Episcopal Church, 205 N. Fourth St, Baton Rouge
Tuesday, August 18 at 5:00 PM (Note time change from 4:00 PM)
Meet and Greet
Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St, Covington