From Louisiana
The Very Rev. Morris Thompson was consecrated Saturday as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana with a call to provide strength for everyone he serves. The diocese covers southern Louisiana.
Thompson, 54, a native of Jackson, Miss., was elected in December from among six candidates considered by Episcopal clergy and lay representatives. He succeeds Bishop Charles Jenkins, who retired in January after 13 years as bishop.
Thompson previously was dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Lexington, Ky. He also has served in the Marine Corps and was a Southern Baptist minister for a time.
During the two-hour ceremony at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans, Thompson did not speak, except to thank the congregation and preside over his first communion as bishop.
However, the Right Rev. Stacy Sauls, bishop of the Lexington, Ky., diocese, said Thompson is the ideal candidate to serve Louisiana.
Sauls said Louisiana Episcopalians had been “at the forefront” of helping the community after Hurricane Katrina, providing relief and housing, while fighting for racial conciliation and justice.
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