News from the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
We Welcome The Rev. Kimberly Knight and the Rev. Seamus Doyle to the Diocese of Louisiana
Two New Priests in the Diocese of Louisiana The Rev. Kimberly Knight has been hired as the new chaplain at Christ Episcopal School, Covington. The Rev. Seamus Doyle has moved to Louisiana from Arkansas and will serve as a supply priest in our diocese.
The Rev. LeBaron Taylor to be Supply Priest at St. Matthew’s, Bogalusa
The Rev. LeBaron Taylor is now serving as supply priest at St. Matthew's in Bogalusa. He will continue to serve as supply priest at Church of the Incarnation in Amite as well.
In the News: Jericho Road joins Katrina10 Day of Service to reclaim vacant lots in New Orleans
Source: NOLA.com On Aug. 29, 50 of the anticipated 10,000 volunteers serving with Mayor Landrieu's Katrina10 Citywide Day of Service, commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, will join Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative of New Orleans to get a...
In the News: Historic Houma church may be rebuilt by early next year
Source: HoumaToday.com- A historic downtown Houma church being rebuilt may be ringing its bells again early next year after a fire destroyed it more than four years ago. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 243 Barrow St., was built in the mid-1850s as a place of...
In the News: After devastating fire, Houma church is rising again
Source: FOX 8 WVUE - Four years ago, a devastating fire gutted the St. Matthews Episcopal Church in downtown Houma. Crews aren't done rebuilding, but they've made big strides [...] Continue reading here: After devastating fire, Houma church is rising...
Bishop of Cuba to Visit Louisiana in August
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...
Choral Evensong on August 30: Thanksgiving for New Life in the City of New Orleans on the Tenth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Thanksgiving for New Life in the City on the Tenth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Choral Evensong- Sunday, August 30 at 4:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans Bishop Thompson, Officiant Bishop Jenkins, Preaching The Choir of...
The Rev. Ashley Freeman Ordained to the Priesthood
The Rev. Ashley Freeman was ordained to the priesthood by the Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan, II, Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast. The ordination took place at Trinity Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge on Thursday, July 16. The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr., Bishop of...
Choral Evensong on the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
St. Paul’s Senior Center Holds Senior Prom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHdV9U9BTsQ&feature=youtu.be The St. Paul's Senior Center, a ministry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, New Orleans, offers a place for senior citizens to overcome the obstacles of growing older. This is achieved by developing a program...
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Friday, July 3 (Last Day of General Convention)
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation The 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church adjourned on Friday at 5:55 pm, a bit earlier than the scheduled time. We addressed each resolution presented to us, thanks in large part to a new rule...
In the News: St. Timothy’s Church in LaPlace welcomes new pastor | NOLA.com
Source: NOLA.com The Rev. Margaret S. Austin has been named the new pastor at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in LaPlace. Austin is the first female priest to serve the LaPlace church. Austin previously served St. Peter's of the Valley Church in Basalt, Colorado....
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Thursday, July 2
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation Thursday was a long day on the floor of the House of Deputies but we made it through the entire calendar of resolutions for the day. After an upbeat worship service done primarily in Spanish we turned to...
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Wednesday, July 1
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the Louisiana Deputation Wednesday morning's worship was a wonderful experience. The Rev. Becca Stevens of Nashville preached a powerful sermon about hope for all of God's sheep, reminding us that we are all lost sheep at times...
Louisiana Deputation Journal: Tuesday, June 30
by the Rev. Sharon Alexander, Chair of Louisiana Deputation Tuesday was another long day at General Convention, but one on which we did not get to vote on many resolutions. My day began, as have all my days in Salt Lake City, with a Legislative Committee meeting....
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