Bishop Duckworth’s 2022 Christmas Message

As we move more deeply into this holy season, I am so aware that the rhythm of life and ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana beats strongly; and I am grateful for each unique expression of Christ’s love in our parishes, schools and communities of faith. My...

St. Francis Pet Blessings

Pet Blessings around the Diocese of Louisiana. Please join us! Saturday, October 1 [eo_events event-tag=”pet-blessing” ondate=”2022-10-1″] %event_content% [/eo_events] Sunday, October 2 [eo_events event-tag=”pet-blessing”...

Addiction Recovery Reflection

In the New Testament story of Martha and Mary, Martha tells Jesus to tell Mary to get up and help her. Jesus tells Martha: “You are too distracted, only one thing is important and Mary has chosen the better part.” When I came into the fellowship of A.A. I was...

Bishop Gift Committee Update

Work is coming along nicely for the Bishop’s Gifts Committee.  Prices and commitments for the gifts have been coming in and the Committee is about to begin soliciting from individuals, institutions, and congregations.  The first group of solicitations should...

Gifts for the Bishop-elect

The Transition Committee for the twelfth Bishop of Louisiana has announced the formation of a Gifts Committee to facilitate gifting for Bishop-Elect Shannon Duckworth.  The Committee is Ms. Pat Brown, Rev. Canon Ronald Clingenpeel, and Ms. Rebecca Sadler.  They...