Commission on Ministry

The Commission on Ministry consist of not more than twenty-one members and is composed of Presbyters, Deacons, and members of the laity. Members of the Commission on Ministry are appointed by the Bishop. The Commission on Ministry, as outlined in the Episcopal Church canons, is charged with assisting the Bishop “in determining present and future needs for ministry in the diocese”, “in enlisting and selecting persons for Holy Orders”, and making recommendations to the Bishop. See Canon 9 of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. See Title III.2 of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church.

Members of the Commission on Ministry

Members, ex-officio

  • Bishop of Louisiana: The Rt. Rev Shannon Rogers Duckworth

Class of 2022-2025

  • The Very Rev. Jay Angerer (All Saints’, River Ridge), Chair

Class of 2023-2026

  • Deacon JoAnn Garma (retired)
  • The Rev. Liz-Embler Beazley (Grace Memorial Church, Hammond)
  • Deacon Elaine Clements (retired)
  • Ruth LeBlanc (St. Margaret’s, Baton Rouge)
  • Alice Strausser (St. John’s, Thibodaux)
  • Liz Taurman (Christ Church, Covington)
  • Brother Todd van Alstyne (Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans)

Class of 2024-2027

  • Mike Gaudet (St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge)
  • Tom Wade (St. James, Baton Rouge)
  • The Rev. John Pitzer (Trinity, New Orleans)
  • The Rev. Allison Reid (St. Anna’s, New Orleans)
  • The Rev. Guimond Pierre Louis (Christ Church, Covington)
  • The Rev. Trish Toburen (St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge)
Clergy Ordination Process
Commission on Ministry