From The Episcopal Diocese Of Louisiana

Preparing for Our Next Bishop -

We want to hear from you!

As many of you are aware, we have begun the lengthy process that will lead to the election of the Eleventh Bishop of Louisiana. The Episcopate Committee, which oversees the initial stages, would like to hear from you and has asked that all members (lay and ordained) of the diocese participate in a short survey. (Click Here) The survey will be available until April 30th.

This survey was created to give members of the diocese an opportunity to voice their opinion about both the current state of affairs in the diocese and the qualities that we are looking for in our next chief pastor. Soon, information will be sent out about a series of Community Forums across the diocese to be held in early May. These Forums (for lay persons only) will provide an additional opportunity for all to voice their concerns. Please be honest and take the time to participate in the process. The committee thanks you for your time and asks for your prayers in this time of discernment.

Yours in Christ,

The Episcopate Committee

Those of you in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana who want your voice to be heard on the qualities that you would like to see in the new bishop, please fill out the survey on the diocesan website by April 30. That's only ten days away.

I ask for prayers for the election from those within the diocese and without.

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for the Diocese of Louisiana, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Book of Common Prayer, p. 818)