Thursday, June 18, 2015 | Diocesan News
Rhea C. Babin of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Houma, was brought up in the Catholic faith, but when she married an Episcopalian, Calvin Babin, she joined the church and has been a faithful parishioner since 1948. As Hospitality Chairperson for thirteen years...
Thursday, June 18, 2015 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
by Shiela S. MacArthur, Diocesan Memorials Chair Annual Gathering Reporter The Episcopal Church Women gathered on May 15-16 at the beautifully rebuilt St. Matthew’s, Houma, LA and focused on the theme “Vive La Renaissance”. Following prayer offered...
Thursday, June 18, 2015 | Diocesan News
On May 24 Deacon Alyce Jefferson retired from her position as Director of Children’s Ministry at Trinity, New Orleans. She has served in this position since 2006. She will remain at Trinity serving as deacon overseeing the Eucharistic Visitors Ministry and...
Thursday, June 18, 2015 | Diocesan News
The Rev. Ashley Freeman has been called as Curate of Trinity, Baton Rouge. He is a current graduate of the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas and was ordained a transitional deacon this past November and will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on July...
Thursday, June 18, 2015 | Diocesan News
The Rev. Stephen Crawford has been called as Rector of St. Mary’s, Franklin, and will begin his first Sunday on July 1. Fr. Stephen was serving as curate of Trinity Church, Baton Rouge. His his last Sunday was June 14.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 | Diocesan News
In early June, the Very Rev. Henry Hudson, Rector of Trinity Church, stepped down as Dean of the Uptown Deanery. The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. appointed the Very Rev. Richard Easterling, Rector of St. George’s, as dean.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 | Diocesan News
The Rev. Canon Jervis Burns has left St. Matthew’s Church in Bogalusa where he was serving as a supply priest.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 | Diocesan News, General Convention
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Trinity Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, and Chair of Louisiana Deputation The Louisiana Deputation to General Convention has been meeting and preparing for General Convention, which will be in Salt Lake City June 23 to July 3. Each...
Monday, June 15, 2015 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
The Rev. Dennis Ryan has been called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Michael’s, Mandeville. His first service at St. Michael’s was Sunday, June 14. Fr. Dennis has been serving as Interim Rector of Christ Church, Covington, and comes to us from the Diocese of...
Monday, June 8, 2015 | Diocesan News
On Sunday, June 7, the Rev. William Miller began his first Sunday as rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Covington. Fr. Bill comes to us from the Diocese of Hawaii where he served as rector of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.
Thursday, June 4, 2015 | Diocesan News
Go to the EDOLA General Convention Hub The Deputies and Alternates elected at the Diocesan Convention in 2014 have been preparing for General Convention, to be held June 23-July 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah. A number of important issues will be before the Convention,...
Saturday, May 23, 2015 | Diocesan News
Source: NOLA.com- The choir at Christ Episcopal Church surprised everyone on a recent Jazz Fest Sunday by donning Hawaiian shirts instead of the usual white robes. They were welcoming Father Bill Miller, who has been called to Covington from Lihue, Kauai....
Friday, May 15, 2015 | Diocesan News
from the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center We are pleased to welcome a new member to the SECC hospitality team: Chef Cody LeBoeuf has accepted the position of Executive Chef/Food Service Director here at the SECC and will start leading our dining function on April...
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
Photograph courtesy of Grace Church of West Feleciana Parish On Sunday, May 3, the Rev. H. Peter Kang began serving as the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church, St. Francisville. Fr. Peter is also continuing his work as a chaplain at the Louisiana State...
Monday, April 27, 2015 | Diocesan News
On April 26, Pastor Robin McCullough-Bade resigned from St. Augustine Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge. She will continue her ministry in the Lutheran Church.