We invite you to experience the beautiful Advent tradition of Christ Church Cathedral's Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m. More information here.

Header photo: The combined choirs of Christ Church Cathedral and Trinity Church, New Orleans, at the processional of Lessons and Carols in 2022.

Watch Bishop Duckworth's Advent Message

News & Updates

Episco-Parenting Project Listening Sessions

Are you a parent, grandparent, or caregiver? The diocese wants to hear from you as we embark on the new Episco-Parenting Kit initiative.

At the heart of the project rests the sharing of at-home ministry kits (think Stitch Fix or Purple Carrot), containing engaging resources for busy households to enjoy together. These kits will be grounded in the theological tradition of The Episcopal Church, and available in both English and Spanish. Each kit will offer spiritual practices, foundational beliefs, tools for applying faith in modern life, and food elements so families of all types and backgrounds can break bread together.

In our upcoming listening sessions, we are looking to hear your perspectives and dreams for faith sharing and kit development. What are your needs, hopes, and desires when it comes to sharing your faith with the children in your life?

Upcoming Listening Sessions

Tuesday, November 28th 7:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, November 30th 7:00-8:00 PM
Monday, December 4th 7:00-8:00 P
Wednesday, December 6th 7:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, December 7th 9:30-10:30 AM

Advent and Christmas Around the Diocese

It's Advent in the Diocese of Louisiana, and our churches are offering wonderful opportunities to celebrate the season. From Lessons and Carols to Christmas concerts, retreats, healing services, and community celebrations, there's something for everyone.

Click here for Free Advent and Christmas resources from The Episcopal Church.

View Holiday Events Around the Diocese

Christmas & New Year Office Closure

The diocesan office will be closed from December 20 - January 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year holiday.

Out & About Video

November 2023

Watch the November Out & About Video

The Clericus

Updates on the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

Transitions in the Diocese

The Rev. Annie Knazs Jung has been called to serve as the rector of St. Andrew's, New Orleans, effective January 1, 2024. She will celebrate her first service on January 14. She is currently serving as associate rector at Trinity Church, New Orleans.

Mission Stories

Stories of faith in action around the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

Christ Church, Slidell, Selected to Participate in ECF's Pivot Program

Christ Church, Slidell, was selected to participate in the 2023 Pivot program, a year-long, cohort-based learning experience that allows smaller, under-resourced communities of faith to discern what God is calling them to be in their particular place and time while building relationships with other congregations from across the country. The experience is a way of pivoting mindsets into becoming truly relevant places of worship, community, and faith in local areas.

The Rev. Harry Jenkins, rector of Christ Church stated, "We are excited to be able to participate in this program. We believe that this experience will strengthen our leadership skills and have a positive impact on our efforts to grow our church and expand our ministries. During this program, we will access our strengths, learn more about the neighborhood we serve, and connect our personal charisms with community needs."

Pivot is a leadership grant from Trinity Church Wall Street that is under the direction of the Episcopal Church Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to create a digital version of ECF’s successful Congregational Leadership Initiative (CLI) to be available online to the entire church.

More information about Pivot can be found here.

Thanksgiving Outreach

Christ Church, Covington, provided 302 Thanksgiving meals to the Northshore Food Bank.

Church of the Annunciation and Gladewaves hosted their 6th annual Thanksgiving Community Meal in New Orleans.

Trinity Church, New Orleans, donated over 60 Thanksgiving food boxes to Jesus Project Ministry for their annual Hollygrove Cajun Thanksgiving Community Meal.

St. Patrick's, Zachary, collected canned food throughout November to donate to the Zachary Food Pantry.

Trinity Church, Baton Rouge, served a traditional Thanksgiving Day lunch to 100 people at Interfaith Federation of Baton Rouge's Holy Grill.

St. Luke's, Baton Rouge, prepared to-go Thanksgiving meals and delivered them to members of the community.

[Photograph from Christ Church, Covington, Facebook Page]

Mount Olivet Making Progress on Historic Renovation in Algiers Point

On December 4, Bishop Duckworth and Canon Morgan MacIntire visited Mount Olivet, New Orleans, to view the progress on the restoration of the 150+ year-old sanctuary. Most recently, the stained glass windows have been reinstalled. Throughout the renovation, priority has been given to honoring the historic nature of the building. The congregation has been integral to the close-knit Algier's Point neighborhood since its founding in 1846. Mount Olivet has opened its doors on many occasions to neighborhood events and neighbors have assisted financially in the restoration project. In October, the Preservation Resource Center hosted a tour of the church as part of their series that showcases historic renovations in progress.

You can follow the restoration on Mount Olivet's Facebook Page. Donations are gratefully accepted on Mount Olivet's GoFundMe page.

Camp Able Partnering with Grounds Krewe NOLA to Help Create a More Sustainable Mardi Gras

Camp Able NOLA has partnered with Grounds Krewe NOLA to create eco-friendly Mardi Gras throws. In the photo above, the campers assembled over 600 boxes of tea kits for the Krewe of Boheme parade. View more photos here.

[Photograph from the Camp Able Facebook Page]

St. James Place Celebrates 40th Anniversary and Grand Reopening of the Square

St. James Place Retirement Community celebrated its 40th anniversary and the grand reopening of the Square, the original 25,000-square-foot main hub. View photos of the beautifully renovated center.

[Photograph from the St. James Place Facebook Page]

Ministry Reflections

Reflections offered by the ministries of the diocese.

Addiction Recovery Ministry December 2023

Clergy Calls &

Lay Job Opportunities

Open Clergy Calls

Details, including links to parish profiles, can be found here.

St. Anna's, New Orleans, is seeking a rector.
St. Patrick's, Zachary, is seeking a rector.
Trinity Church, Baton Rouge, is seeking an associate priest for Christian formation.
Trinity Church, Morgan City, seeking a rector.
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, is seeking a head chaplain