2022 Diocesan Convention Highlights

The 43rd Annual Diocesan Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana took place in Central Louisiana on March 4-5. The event was greatly attended and fun was had by all. Below are highlights from the event including election results, a link to the Convention Eucharist livestream, the Bishop's Address, and more!

Election Results:
2024 General Convention Deputation
Congratulations to the following clergy and laity that were elected as deputies to the 2024 General Convention and will represent the Diocese at the gathering in Lexington, KY.
The Rev. Canon John Bedingfield
Clergy Deputy
Rector of St. James, Alexandria
The Rev. Michael Bordelon
Clergy Deputy
Rector of St. Barnabas, Lafayette
The Rev. Seth Donald
Clergy Deputy
Rector of St. Michael and All Angels, Lake Charles
Clergy Deputy
The Rev. Thomas Nsubuga
Sub-Dean of St. Mark's Cathedral, Shreveport
Will Harp
Lay Deputy
St. James, Alexandria
Karen Hayward
Lay Deputy
St. Thomas, Monroe
Nancy Shaw
Lay Deputy
St. Andrew's, Lake Charles
Ashley Thom
Lay Deputy
St. Barnabas, Lafayette
The Very Rev. Annie Etheredge
Clergy Alternate
Priest-in-Charge of Epiphany, New Iberia
Roy Rosenthal
Lay Alternate
St. James, Alexandria
Election Results:
Diocesan Ministries
Standing Committee
Standing Committee
Acadiana Convocation Representative
The Rev. Madge McLain
Rector of St. Paul's, Abbeville
Lake Charles Convocation Representative
Nancy Barnes Shaw
St. Andrew's, Lake Charles
Disciplinary Board
University of the South Trustee
The Rev. Dr. Frank Hughes
Priest-in-Charge of Redeemer, Ruston
The Rev. Michael Bordelon
Rector of St. Barnabas, Lafayette
Other Items of Interest and Photos
Bishop's Address
Click here to read Bishop Owensby's address to the Convention body.
Convention Eucharist
Click here to view the service on YouTube.
Captured Moments
Photos taken by The Rev. Deacon Michael Parham and used with permission.