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The Rev. Henry Hudson Retires
The Rev. Henry Hudson retired from Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans on Sunday, May 29. He has served as rector since 2007.
Feast of Corpus Christi
The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament held a solemn high mass, procession, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on the Feast of Corpus Christ on May 26. The service was held at St. George's...
What You Can Do: Four Key Prevention Messages from the Zika Taskforce | Episcopal Relief and Development
Across the US, Episcopalians are gearing up for summer activities. But this summer, with concerns about the Zika virus moving north into the continental US, new questions are popping up. Responding to these concerns, Episcopal Relief & Development assembled a...
Reconciliation at heart of Pakistani Christian response to persecution
[Episcopal News Service] The Easter Day suicide bombing at Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park in Lahore, Pakistan, that killed at least 72 Christians and Muslims and injured more than 300, sent shockwaves throughout the region. But the March 27 attack did not deter Episcopalian...
Monday Matters: Yes, it's Friday and…
[Episcopal Church Foundation - Vital Posts] “After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. He said to them, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore...
Retirement of the Rev. DeeDee Estes
The Rev. Dee Dee Estes, chaplain at St. Andrew's Episcopal School, New Orleans, celebrated her last chapel service on Wednesday, May 25. She retired after 13 years of service to the school.
The Rev. John Pitzer Received into the Episcopal Church
The Rev. John Pitzer's Holy Orders were received into the Episcopal Church by the Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. on May 21 at St. James, Baton Rouge. He will serve as the head of the St. James Center for Spiritual Formation. [gallery size="medium"...
The Very Rev. Dr. Roman Roldan Appointed Dean of the Baton Rouge Deanery
The Very Rev. Dr. Roman Roldan was appointed by Bishop Thompson to serve as the dean of the Baton Rouge deanery, effective May 16. Also, this month, he completed his Doctorate in Ministry from Trinity School for Ministry. Congratulations!
The Rev. Mark Holland’s Last Sunday at St. James
The Very Rev. Mark Holland served his last Sunday as rector of St. James, Baton Rouge, on May 15. He has served at the church since 2003. He also served as the dean of the Baton Rouge Deanery. [gallery order="DESC" size="medium"...
The Rev. LeBaron Taylor Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Matthew’s, Bogalusa
The Rev. LeBaron Taylor was called to serve as priest-in-charge of St. Matthew's, Bogalusa, effective May 15. He has been serving as supply priest of St. Matthew's and Church of the Incarnation, Amite.
The Rev. John Sloan Miller Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Stephen’s, Innis
The Rev. John Sloan Miller was called to serve as priest-in-charge of St. Stephen's, Innis, effective May 1.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to Preach at Christ Church Cathedral on July 31
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, will preach at the opening Eucharist of the UBE Conference at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, July 31 at 7:00 pm. This is his first visit to the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana since his institution as Presiding Bishop in November...
Are We the Church of Jesus?
[Episcopal Church Foundation - Vital Posts] “It is not enough that we love God. It is not enough that we love one another. We must also love the world for whom Christ died.” George Bernard Shaw once wrote: “If some enterprising clergyman with a cure for souls in the...
Piano-Strings Evangelism
[Episcopal Church Foundation - Vital Posts] Festival season is gearing up, and hopefully congregations are spending some serious creative time thinking about how to make the most of these evangelism opportunities. St. James Episcopal Church in Piqua, Ohio, has one...
Preparing for Hurricane Season 2016 – Things to do the Fourth Week of May
Last week, the National Hurricane Center, during National Hurricane Preparedness Week, ran a series of informative articles that went into great detail on how to protect your home and to keep yourself and your family safe before, during, and after a hurricane. You...
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