Special Meeting of the 178th Convention of the Diocese of Louisiana
October 31, 2015
Elections, Nominations and Appointments
BISHOP’S NOMINATIONS REQUIRING CONVENTION APPROVAL__________
The Board of Trustees
Canon 26.1: The Bishop, the Treasurer and 4 other members, to be nominated by the Bishop and
confirmed by the Convention, three year terms, no limits.
Bishop of the Diocese
Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
Treasurer of the Diocese
Les Bradfield (2015-2016)
Class of 2015 - 2018
 Sandra DeMartini (replacing Robert Rust pursuant to his resignation)
Robert Petit
Edgar Starns
John Wilson
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Chancellor and Vice Chancellors of the Diocese
Canon 3: Appointed by the Bishop, confirmed by Convention, three year terms, no limits.
Chancellor
Cove Geary (2013 - 2016)
Vice Chancellors (2013 - 2016)
Susan Talley
Marsha Wade
William Luther Wilson
Randy Garrett (2014-2017)
Clyde Jacob (2015-2018)
Mark Mercante (2015-2018)
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Episcopal Community Services of Louisiana Board of Advisors
Canon 27: Members to be nominated by the Bishop and confirmed by the Convention, three year terms,
limited to two consecutive terms.
Class of 2015 – 2018
Les Bradfield, Chair
Class of 2013 – 2016
Richard Moreland
The Rev’d Sharon Alexander
Owen Cope
Class of 2014-2017
Deacon Mark Hudson
Nancy Marshall
The Rev’d Rob Courtney, Chair, Gaudet Committee
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Episcopal High School Trustees
Canon 30: Nominated by the Bishop and confirmed by the Convention, at least two thirds of whom must
be Confirmed Communicants in Good Standing of this Diocese. (*) The Bishop and once clergy member
of the Episcopal Church serving on the Board of Trustees of each Diocesan school shall be on the
Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of said Diocesan school.
Class of 2013 – 2016
John Anderson *
Scott Folse
Katheryn Flournoy *
Robin Kilpatrick *
Kimberly LaMotte
Margaret Lawhon *
George Murrell *
Matt Saurage *
Ed Stauss *
Class of 2014-2017
John Campbell*
Andrew McCains
Chris Kiesel*
Michael Ferachi*
Chris Harrell*
Linda Posner
Richard Chauvin*
Class of 2015 - 2018
Tom D’Armond *
T’Lane (Folse) Field *
Lucie Kantrow
Andy McCracken *
Chuck Munro *
Rubin Patel
Sean Reilly
Victor Slater *
Henry Thompson*
*EPISCOPALIAN
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St. Martin’s School Trustees
Canon 30: Nominated by the Bishop and confirmed by the Convention, at least two thirds of whom must
be Confirmed Communicants in Good Standing of this Diocese.
Class of 2015 - 2018
Patrick Comer *
Class of 2013–2016
The Rev’d Fred D. Devall, IV *
John M. Girault, Sr. *
Stephen Huber
Betsy Kaston
Ana Ortego *
David Reeves *
Walker Saik
Dr. Peter M. Stedman *
Jeffrey A. Meckstroth *
Class of 2014-2017
Perry Eastman
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Solomon Episcopal Conference Center Board
Caon 27A: The Bishop, President of the Board of Visitors, nine nominated by the Bishop and elected by
Convention for a three year term (no more than two consecutive terms) and up to three appointees by
the Bishop. The Chancellor of The Diocese or his designee among the Vice-Chancellors of The Diocese
shall be an ex officio member without the vote for the purpose of providing legal counsel. The Diocesan
Treasure shall be an ex officio member without vote.
Class of 2015 - 2018
The Rev’d Dr. Michael Kuhn
Maude Sharp
Rhenne Cervantes
President of the Board of Visitors
The Very Rev’d Paul Bailey
Class of 2013–2016
The Rev’d Harry Jenkins
Chelsea Rivero
Nick George
Class of 2014-2017
Marc Canal
William Soileau
Annette Figueroa
Bishop’s Appointments
 Virginia Dare Rufin, replacing Amelia Arthur, who moved
Ex-Officio
Cove Geary (Chancellor) or his Vice-Chancellor designee
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BISHOP’S APPOINTMENTS – NO APPROVAL NEEDED
The Deans
Canon 14: Deaneries, each with priest appointed by the Bishop to serve as Dean for a three year term.
No term limits.
Baton Rouge - The Very Rev’d Mark Holland (2014 – 2017)
(Baton Rouge North and Baton Rouge South Deaneries were combined in 2014)
Jefferson - - The Very Rev’d AJ Heine (2014 – 2017)
New Orleans Downtown - - The Very Rev’d William “Bill” Terry (2015 – 2017)
Replacing The Very Rev’d Dr. Jean Meade
 New Orleans Uptown - - The Very Rev’d Richard Easterling (2015 – 2017)
Replacing The Very Rev’d Henry Hudson
Northshore - - The Very Rev’d Paul Bailey (2014 – 2017)
Southwest - - The Very Rev’d Craig Dalferes (2013 – 2016)
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Constitution and Canons
Canon 10: No set number, three year terms, no term limits, appointed by the Bishop. Chancellor serves
ex officio.
Class of 2015 – 2018
Catherine Van Hook
Raul Esquivel, III
Michael McKay
Class of 2013 – 2016
Martin Schott
Hugh Straub
Marsha Wade, Chair (Vice Chancellor)
Class of 2014-2017
The Rev’d John Craft
Mary Tharp
Ex-Officio
Cove Geary (Chancellor)
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Commission on Liturgy and Music
The Rev’d Paul Bailey, Chair
Dr. Caroline Carson
Commission on Ministry
Canon 9: No set number (not to exceed 21), three year terms, no term limits, appointed by the Bishop.
Class of 2015 - 2018
The Rev’d Paul Bailey, Chair
The Venerable Priscilla Maumus
Deborah Edwards
Mike Gaudet
Class of 2013-2016
Deacon Cindy Obier
The Rev’d Richard Easterling
Deacon Charles deGravelles
The Rev’d Jay Angerer
Harriet Murrell
Class of 2014-2017
The Rev’d Anne Maxwell
Barbara Connaughton
Deacon JoAnn Garma
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Episcopal Schools Commission
Canon 27B: The Bishop, one representative from each member school (appointed by its Board), and
others appointed by the Bishop. Three year terms, no limits.
The Very Rev's Mark Holland - St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge - Co-Chair
Lisa Geary - Christ Episcopal School, Covington - Co-Chair
Kim Jones – Trinity Episcopal School, Baton Rouge
Jenny Hastings – Trinity Episcopal School, Baton Rouge
Dr. Michael Yorek – St. Luke’s Episcopal School, Baton Rouge
Clint Hurst – St. James Episcopal School, Baton Rouge
Hugh McIntosh – Episcopal High School, Baton Rouge
John Morvant - Christ Episcopal School, Covington
Chuck Hopson – St. Timothy’s Pre-School, LaPlace
Merry Sorrells – St. Martin’s Episcopal School, Metairie
Regina Molony – The Little School at St. Martin’s, Metairie
Mason Lecky – St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, New Orleans
Charleen Schwank – St. Paul’s Episcopal School, New Orleans
The Rev’d Edgar Garland “Gary” Taylor – Trinity Episcopal School, New Orleans
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Ecumenical Commission
No term limits. Appointed by the Bishop.
The Rev'd Stephen Craft (Chair) replacing The Rev'd Walter Baer who moved
The Rev'd Dan Krutz
The Rev'd Don Owens
The Rev'd Jean Meade
Ann Ball
Maude Sharp
Youth Leadership Commission
No term limits. Appointed by the Bishop.
Marvin McLennon, Coordinator for Youth Ministries
2015-16 Diocesan Leadership Youth Committee:
William James
Rose Coats
Joseph Horn
DeAnna Lowe
Alexandrea Bartholomew
Rory O' Meallie
Chloe Bartholomew
Eugene Ridgley
Camile Colley
Claire Raphel
Natasha Kirschling
Jackson Nieto
DYLC Adult Volunteers:
June Mire
Addie Carr
Delta Colley
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Community Mission Appeal (CMA)
No term limits. Appointed by the Bishop.
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Max Niedzwiecki – Chair
Regina Matthews
Donna A. Hurley
John Pitzer
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Cursillo Secretariat
Appointed by the Bishop.
Kim Richert
Virginia Dare Rufin
Ruth LeBlanc
Kim Richert
Cinda Anderson
The Rev’d G. Nelson Tennison, Spiritual Director
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Deacons Council
Appointed by the Bishop.
2015-2016
Deacon Elaine Clements
Deacon Charles de Gravelles
Deacon Suzie Johnston
Deacon Deborah Scalia
Hobgood Fund
Appointed by the Bishop.
2014-2017
Eileen Mitchell
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Union of Black Episcopalians
Curtis W. Sisco Memorial Chapter
Appointed by the Bishop.
Executive Committee:
Fortunata M. Jefferson, Chapter President
The Rev’d LeBaron Taylor, Interim Vice President
Lindsey Ardrey, Treasurer
Lauren Anderson, Secretary
Elishia McAllister, Financial Secretary
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Racial Reconciliation Commission
Appointed by the Bishop
Lee Crean
Lindsey Ardrey
Orissa Arend
Joyce Barefield
Trevor-David Bryan, Co-Chair, replacing Lee Crean who resigned as Chair
Edgar Cage
Patricia Corderman
Lynn Crean
Deacon Maggie Dawson
The Rev’d Patrick Edwards, Co-Chair, replacing Lee Crean who resigned as Chair
Fortunata Jefferson
The Rev'd Dan Krutz
Elishia McAllister
Marvin McLennon
The Rev’d James Morrison
Richard Saxer
Susan Spillman
The Rev’d LeBaron Taylor
The Rev’d Edward Thompson
Tia Vice
ELECTIONS THAT INCLUDE BISHOP’S APPOINTMENTS__________
The Executive Board
Canon 7.2(b): The Bishop, President of the Standing Committee, Secretary of the Diocese, Treasurer of
the Diocese, 3 clerical and 6 lay members elected by Convention for 3 year terms, and up to 2
additional members appointed by the Bishop for a 1 year term. The Chancellor, Heads of Diocesan
Schools and Chairs of Diocesan School Boards are ex officio members without vote.
Bishop of the Diocese
Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
President of the Standing Committee
The Very Rev’d A. J. Heine (2015-2016)
Secretary of the Diocese
Ms. Marsha Wade (2015-2016)
Treasurer of the Diocese
Les Bradfield (2015-2016)
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Elected Members WITH VOTE
Class of 2015 - 2018
Clerical - The Rev’d Craig Dalferes
Lay – Jennifer Johnson
Lay – Debby Boies
Class of 2013-2016
Clerical - The Rev’d John Sloan Miller
Lay - John Musser, IV
Lay - Gillian Knowles-Jones
Class of 2014-2017
Clerical - The Rev’d William “Bill” Terry
Lay - Gary E. Williams
Lay - Raul Esquivel, III - Chair
Appointed WITH VOTE (can serve three consecutive appointments)
Class of 2015-2016
Lay - David Warrington – (2nd term)
Lay - Mary E. Tharp – (2nd term)
Appointed without vote - The Rev'd Sharon Alexander - Chair of Dispatch and Diocesan Convention
Planning
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ELECTIONS – NO APPOINTMENTS__________
The Standing Committee
Four Clerical and Four Lay members, serving four year terms. President must be a priest.
Class of 2015 – 2019
Class of 2014-2018
Clerical –The Rev’d Doug Lasiter
Clerical - The Rev’d Bryan Owen
Lay – Katherine Martin – St. James, BR
Lay - Rachel Whitley
Class of 2012-2016
Clerical - The Rev’d A. J. Heine - President
Lay - Ann Ball
Class of 2013-2017
Clerical - The Rev’d Ralph Howe
Lay - John Girault, Jr.
Secretary of the Diocese
Canon 3: Elected annually by Convention. No term limits.
Marsha Wade
The Secretary may appoint an Assistant Secretary.
Treasurer of the Diocese
Canon 3: Elected annually by Convention. Five year term limit.
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Les Bradfield (1st term) – Elect at Special Meeting
The Treasurer may appoint one or more Assistant Treasurers with the approval of the Bishop.
Disciplinary Board
Canon 28: Five Clerical and four Lay members, three year terms, limited to two consecutive terms,
elected by Convention.
Donna Wright Lee, Church Attorney
(Appointed by Bishop Thompson in December 2013)
Class of 2015 - 2018
Clerical - The Rev’d James Morrison (1st term)
Lay - Dorothea Suthon (1st term)
Lay - Bennett Ford (1st term)
Class of 2013 - 2016
Lay - Tom Wade (2nd term)
Lay - Bill Rhodes (2nd term)
Clerical - The Rev’d Peggy Scott (2nd term)
Class of 2014 - 2017
Clerical - The Rev’d Minka Sprague (1st term)
Clerical - The Rev’d Jefferson Millican (1st term)
Clerical - The Rev’d Watson Lamb (1st term)
Executive Board to nominate 1 name for each open seat; nominations also taken at large.
Trustee of the University of the South
One Clerical and two Lay Trustees, elected by Convention for three year terms.
Class of 2016- 2019
Class of 2013-2016
Lay - Drew Broach
Elect at Special Meeting
Class of 2015 – 2018
Clerical - The Rev’d Ralph Howe, St. James BR
Class of 2014-2017
Lay - Ed Harold
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