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Thank you to Everyone Who Made the
189th Annual Convention a Joyous Success!
| | From our engaged delegates and clergy to our thoughtful guest panelists and gracious hosts at Episcopal, this year’s Annual Convention was a meaningful success. Thank you to everyone who brought their voices, perspectives and energy to our time together. | | |
A special thank you to the Very Rev. Christopher Epperson for sharing his knowledge, curiosity, and presence with us.
Photos and a fuller Convention recap will be available soon.
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In the meantime, we invite you to watch this year’s Convention video, which highlights the many ways truth is being told and lived out across our diocese.
We also encourage you to watch Bishop Duckworth’s Convention address, in which she offers a thoughtful look at where we are as a diocese, where we hope to go and the faithful work that will help carry us forward.
| | Bishop Duckworth's Address to the 189th Annual Convention | | |
Migration with Dignity Grant Recipient | | |
We are pleased to introduce Migration with Dignity, a new diocesan ministry offering material, social, and spiritual support to our immigrant neighbors and their families.
Through partnerships with churches and community organizations already serving immigrant communities, Migration with Dignity provides emergency assistance to migrants and families facing urgent needs.
This ministry is made possible by a $15,000 grant from Episcopal Migration Ministries, supporting our shared commitment to caring for our neighbors and affirming the dignity of every person.
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An Invitation from the The Episcopal Church:
As polling places close on the East Coast on Nov. 3, join other Episcopalians in a prayerful service of compline, hosted by the church’s Division of Public Policy, Partnership, and Witness in collaboration with the Mission Program team.
The Rev. Sarah Shipman, director of the church’s Migration Ministries, will officiate. Prayers and readings will be offered in a variety of languages, and participants will be invited to share personal prayers in the chat.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
7 p.m. CT
Online
| | One extra-special thing we love about Joy Box? Biodegradable glitter! It brings a little extra sparkle to joyful activities while keeping our care for creation in mind. | | Deacons Around the Diocese | | |
FINAL SESSION -- In Person!
Everyone is welcome! You don’t need to have participated in the online series to join us. The event is free and open to all, so invite your congregation, fellow ministry leaders and friends to come along!
Keynote Speaker: Matt Pineda of the Louisiana Parole Project will offer an inspiring perspective on service, restoration and the impact we can make in our communities.
Saturday, November 7
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
12663 Perkins Rd
Bato Rouge, LA 70810
Deacons of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana: a group photo of diocesan deacons will be taken!
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What is Happening?
EDOLA's Happening is a youth-led weekend retreat for students in grades 10–12. This powerful experience invites youth to deepen their relationship with God by asking real questions about faith and exploring the many ways God is already present in their lives. Set within a supportive, encouraging, and joy-filled community, Happening offers space for meaningful conversations, worship, laughter, and growth, often becoming a weekend that youth remember as a turning point in their faith journey.
Happening #86
December 4-6, 2026
Scholarships are available to ensure that cost is not a barrier for any youth who would like to participate.
For questions, please contact Sarah Bolt, Coordinator, at sarah@stlukesbr.org.
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Walking the Mourner’s Path
Facilitator Training
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If you have participated in Walking the Mourner’s Path and think you might want to learn to facilitate the workshops—or if you feel called to minister to people who are grieving—there is an opportunity to become a Mourner’s Path facilitator.
Grace Episcopal in Hammond is sponsoring a three-day workshop November 5-7.
The cost for two or more people is $275 per person. If you need the church to cover all or part of your fee, that can be arranged. For a more complete description of the training, please visit mournerspath.com and click on the “Facilitator Training” tab.
Please call Becky Roniger at (985) 502-1591 if you are interested or would like to learn more.
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Applications are now open for the 2027–2028 Young Clergy Cohort! This 12-month national journey is designed to support clergy aged 40 and under who are actively serving in congregational ministry.
Participants will build lifelong relationships with peers, receive mentorship from experienced clergy, and wrestle with pastoral identity and congregational concerns through an opening and closing retreat in Atlanta, monthly virtual small groups, and a dedicated online network. Participants will also receive access to grants of up to $2,000 to nurture pastoral friendships and continue their ongoing discernment. All participation expenses—including travel, lodging, and meals—are fully covered by FTE.
Seeking applicants who:
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Are actively serving in a congregational context and have 2–7 years of experience in pastoral leadership.
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Are committed to exploring and deepening their pastoral identity and sense of call alongside peers.
- Are eager to learn from experienced clergy mentors and engage diverse perspectives on ministry, leadership, and the future of the church.
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Nominate: Do you know a college student who is considering a call to ministry? Nominate them for the 2027 Ministry Fellowship! This opportunity is designed for current college sophomores and juniors to envision a future in service to the Church.
Fellows will join a peer cohort and discern their calling from God and their community via two retreats and an online course: “Discerning Pathways to Ministry.” Participants who complete the course and submit a proposal will receive a $4,000 grant to implement a ministry project during the 2027-2028 academic year.
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Reflections on Diocesan Convention - The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
by Kristen Canezaro
| "Beyond the presentations and discussions, I was fortunate to encounter so many beautiful souls throughout the convention. One of the things I cherish most about Episcopal gatherings is the genuine warmth and welcome I have always experienced." | | | |
St. George's Benefit Concert Raises Money to Feed Neighbors in Need - The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana | St. George's raised over $4000 for their feeding programs. | | | | St. Francis Day at St. Alban's | | |
From Fr. Brandon Peete, St. Alban's, LSU:
On Sunday, October 4, members and friends of St. Alban’s Chapel, LSU, brought their animal companions along to church for special blessings in honor of the Feast of St. Francis. With animals surrounding us in the sanctuary, perched on pews or sitting in laps as praise and thanksgiving were offered to God, we were all transported into Noah’s Ark for a truly unforgettable hour. For the entirety of the Holy Eucharist service, our pets were surprisingly reverent and waited patiently for their individual blessings offered by the Reverend Brandon Peete, Chaplain.
The next day, member Donna Sentell wrote, "Yesterday at church was, without a doubt, the most special and beautiful St. Francis Day I’ve ever experienced. There was something so incredibly moving about seeing so much love, patience, and compassion shown to all creatures—great and small. It was inspiring, emotional, and honestly, a little overwhelming in the most beautiful way.
I wanted to share a few pictures from the day, along with some of my son’s sketches. His drawings made the day even more special to me and captured, in their own way, the beauty and spirit of these amazing creatures.”
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Sharing Strength, Faith and Hope @ St. Patrick's, Zachary - The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana | In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Maxine "Max" Cardinale, a parishioner and acolyte at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church interviewed a very special member of the St. Patrick's family, Ms. Phyllis LeBlanc. | | | | |
We'd love to feature your happenings, church, and parishioners here, too!
Please share photos of your ministries and community events so we can all see and celebrate the good work that is happening all around the diocese.
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