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Mass of Collegiality with Renewal of Ordination Vows
Monday, April 14 at 11 a.m.
Christ Church Cathedral
2919 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
The Rt. Reverend Shannon Rogers Duckworth
Celebrant
The Rt. Reverend Michael Rinehart
Preacher
Clergy please vest in cassock, surplice, and red stoles.
Chrism will be available.
Lunch will be served afterward in Stuart Hall.
Spouses and partners are invited, as well.
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Have you turned in your Parochial Reports? | |
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REMINDER -- Though the official deadline to turn in Annual Reports and Parochial Reports to the diocese is March 1st, the online portal will close on February 28th, so we encourage you to complete your submission on time.
Completing this report is an important act of stewardship, ensuring that our shared ministry continues to thrive.
To file Parochial Report, click HERE.
To download the Annual Report of a Parish, Mission or Chapel, click HERE.
Info letter from The Rev. Canon Morgan M. MacIntire, click HERE.
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We are thrilled to share this new short film, produced by Archdeacon Charles deGravelles, designed to train discernment committees and educate people about the role of deacons.
The film was funded through a generous donation from Kevin Lyle and his wife, Renee Chatelain, of Baton Rouge in honor of Deacon Pat Lyle, Kevin’s mother. Deacon Pat Lyle dedicated many years to ministry in the diocese, serving the elderly and working as a spiritual director. She died in 2024.
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Who is Called to Be a Deacon?
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"How will a person know if he or she has a call to be a deacon if he or she is not really sure what a deacon is?"
— Archdeacon Charles deGravelles
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One Diocese, One Book: a Lenten Study | | |
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Together with Your Parish or on Zoom
The Racial Healing Commission selected The Night Is Long But Light Comes In The Morning: Meditations For Racial Healing by Dr. Catherine Meeks to guide us in this journey. Dr. Meeks, former Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, offers profound reflections on racial injustice, drawing on her personal experiences and spiritual insights.
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In the foreword, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry writes, “These meditations are for you, and for all who dare to join this journey toward deep healing.”
This diocesan-wide study aims to:
- Encourage personal and collective reflection on racial healing in ourselves, our churches, and communities.
- Foster dialogue about race and faith, and explore practical steps for healing and justice.
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We invite each parish to form a study group. For those without a group, weekly Zoom discussions will be held each Thursday during Lent.
Zoom Time/Dates:
Each Thursday during Lent at 6:30 PM CT
- Mar 6
- Mar 13
- Mar 20
- Mar 27
- Apr 3
- Apr 10
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Clergy and Lay leaders Who Missed the Little Box of Good News™ Deanery Workshops, Join Us on Zoom! (It's the last workshop for a while.) | |
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This online workshop helps churches rethink faith formation and learn how to effectively use the Little Box of Good News™ within their parish.
Download Workshop Info Flyer HERE
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Follow Little Box of Good News™ on Instagram:
Every FOLLOW, LIKE, and SHARE helps us grow. Check out & support @littleboxofgoodnews!
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Want to learn more? Contact Lauren Dunn, Diocesan Youth Coordinator, at
ldunn@edola.org.
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VTS Seminarian Melissa Fauci's Senior Sermon | |
Seminarian Melissa Fauci delivered her senior sermon on Monday, February 17, 2025, in honor of the feast day of Archbishop Janani Luwum, Ugandan martyr (February 16, 1977). Both Bishop Duckworth and Canon MacIntire were in attendance for the occasion. Melissa will be ordained to the diaconate, alongside Casey Duncan, at Christ Church Cathedral on June 4, 2025. | | |
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The readings for the day:
Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 4: 20-28
John 12: 24-32
| On the chapel wall, behind Melissa, was an icon of Archbishop Luwum from artist Ben Lansing (www.ourchurchspeaks.com), used with permission. | |
St. George’s Parish Children’s and Youth Minister
Interim Head of School – St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, 2025-26 School Year
After School Tutoring Coordinator, Spring 2025 @ Historic St. Luke's
Summer Camp Director, Summer 2025 Historic St. Luke's
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Important Changes for Those with CPG Benefits | |
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The Episcopal Church Medical Trust (ECMT) is now working with Quantum Health, a leader in care coordination, to serve as your single point of contact and overall advocate with respect to your medical benefits.
Quantum Care Coordinators—a team of nurses, benefits experts, and claims specialists—can help you make the most of your medical, prescription, vision, and behavioral health benefits and achieve better health outcomes.
You should have received a new medical ID card from ECMT with new member and group ID numbers. If you need immediate access to this card or want extra copies, call Quantum at 866-871-0629 or download a digital version via MyQuantumCare.org.
Share your new card with your physicians, pharmacy, behavioral health providers, and other medical facilities.
If your providers encounter a problem, ask them to call Quantum at the number listed on the back of your card, which is a dedicated phone line for ECMT members.
What You Need to Do
How to Create Your Quantum Account?
MyCPG Accounts or
MyQuantumCare.org or
Quantum Health app (App Store and Google Play)
Contact Quantum
At 866-871-0629 (ECMT’s dedicated phone line), Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM ET.
If prompted for your employer, please indicate “The Episcopal Church.”
Please note that you should no longer contact Anthem or Cigna directly.
Want to Learn More?
Watch our on-demand webinar introducing Quantum Health.
Visit our website to learn about all the services available via Quantum.
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Deacons Around the Diocese | |
National Deacon Award Nominations Are Open | |
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Nominations are now open for the George Harris Award, recognizing outstanding deacons in The Episcopal Church (TEC). Any member of The Episcopal Church (lay, priest, bishop or deacon) may nominate an Episcopal deacon for this award for their “outstanding community service and Diakonia.”
One award for each Episcopal province will be presented at the Association of Episcopal Deacons (AED )Triennial Conference in San Antonio June 5-8, 2025.
Deadline for submitting applications is March 1.
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On the Nomination webpage, click on the “Submit Nominations” button and then select “George Harris Award.” | |
Happenings Around the Diocese | |
The Diocese's many parishes and ministries worshiped together and served the community in honor of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and Blessed Frances Joseph-Gaudet at Historic St. Luke's, NOLA. | |
A Winter Wonderland in the Diocese | |
Here are a few snowy snapshots from our region's historic winter storm that began on January 21! 1. Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, St. John's Episcopal Church, Thibodaux, Historic St Luke's, NOLA. 2. St. Martin's Episcopal School, Christ Church, Covington, St. James, Baton Rouge. | |
The Baton Rouge Deanery Gathered | |
The Baton Rouge Deanery had a wonderful clergy gathering at The Retreat at Quarters Lake owned by Hospice of Baton Rouge. Deacon Charlie deGravelles is not pictured because he was the photographer! | |
St. Mary’s (Morganza), St. Michael and All Angels (Baton Rouge), St. Paul's (New Orleans),Trinity (Baton Rouge). | | |
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We'd love to feature your happenings, parish, 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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To share photos from Bishop Duckworth's Visitations, UPLOAD photos HERE: | |
Retreats & Special Events | |
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Women’s Gathering in Community Series:
Join women from across the Diocese for a monthly retreat.
When: Second Thursday of each month
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
Loranger, Louisiana
Cost: $50 (Lunch included)
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March 13, 2025
Topic: Praying Our Way into Lent: The Labyrinth as a Personal Prayer Tool
Retreat Leader: The Rev. Annie Knazs Jung
April 10, 2025
Topic: Walking with Mary Magdalene to the Cross, the Tomb, and the Garden
Retreat Leader: The Rev. Susan Gaumer
May 8, 2025
Topic: Creative Writing and More
Retreat Leader: Jan Risher, Editor and Columnist for The Advocate
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03/14-16
@ Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
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Renew and discover the inner peace that is found in silence.
SECC Parable Retreat will include reflection and preaching on gospel parables during morning prayer, Holy Eucharist, and evening prayer. This will all be entwined with contemplative silence.
The retreat will be led by Father John Pitzer of Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans. This promises to be a weekend to remember!
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03/29
@ Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
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This event is a special opportunity to meet, connect, and reconnect with fellow campers of all ages from our diocese! The gathering will include time for prayer, devotionals, a delicious lunch, and hangout time. A few camp counselors may also be there to join us.
Registration will close March 21, 2025.
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04/25-27
Walk Slowy, and Bow Often:
Adventurers on a Contemplative Path
@ Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
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Adventure means exploring unknown territory and that can be exciting, transformative, and scary. Walking a contemplative path is an adventure in that we engage The Way of Unknowing.
Thee retreat will be led by William Thiele, PhD, LPC, founding director of the School for Contemplative Living.
Early Bird pricing before Jan 25.
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Other Events Around the Diocese | |
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03/8
Abiding in God's Presence: A Lenten Quiet Morning
@ All Saints', River Ridge
9 AM -12 PM
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03/15
Adventurous Aging: How to Stay Young at Heart
@ Trinity, Baton Rouge
10 AM - 12 PM
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03/17
Inclusive Louisiana Mass
@ Grace Memorial, Hammond
6 PM
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03/30
Gaudet Evensong
@ Historic St. Luke's, NOLA
6 PM
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04/04 - 04/05
Enneagram Retreat
@ St. James, Baton Rouge
St. James is pleased to host “A Lenten Journey with the Wisdom of the Enneagram,” led by Dr. Joseph Howell of the Institute for Conscious Being. This conference will include live music, insightful small group discussion, and interactive exercises that apply the Enneagram to everyday life.
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04/14
Chrism Mass
@ Christ Church Cathedral, NOLA
11 PM, lunch to follow
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04/26
Youth Mountain Top Gathering
@ City Park, NOLA
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A dynamic one-day retreat for grades 9-12. Gear up for an adventurous ropes course, where you’ll build leadership skills, team up with friends, and dive into creation care — fun guaranteed! | |
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