Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

What Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana does

The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana is a Louisiana-incorporated non-profit religious organization and constituent diocese of The Episcopal Church, founded in 1838 and headquartered at the Noland Center, 1623 Seventh St, New Orleans. It provides spiritual leadership, canonical governance, clergy deployment, formation resources, and programmatic support to approximately 60+ parishes and mission congregations throughout Louisiana. The diocese is led by Bishop Shannon Rogers Duckworth (elected May 14, 2022) and governed through an Annual Convention of lay delegates and clergy.

The organization's product and program portfolio includes the Gaudet Fund (scholarships and community grants supporting African American and BIPOC students at Episcopal schools with household-income consideration up to $100,000), a 3-step Disaster Preparation & Response program, youth and confirmation formation resources, the 'With God's Help' podcast series, and the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center retreat facility. Specialized ministries operate under the Gaudet Umbrella Ministries framework and address environmental stewardship, racial healing, Latino/Hispanic outreach, addiction recovery, prison ministry, and inclusive ministry. The diocese maintains companion relationships with Tohoku (Japan), Honduras, and Lango (Uganda).

Revenue is generated through formula-based congregational assessments paid by member parishes, voluntary donations and contributions, designated gifts to the Gaudet Fund, and Solomon Center rental and service fees. With approximately 14 diocesan headquarters staff, the organization operates a lean central administration while delivery of worship, education, and pastoral care is distributed across its congregational network and nine affiliated Episcopal schools. The diocese participates in Province IV Synod and partners with TENS, the Episcopal Church Foundation, Episcopal Relief and Development, and the Louisiana Interchurch Conference.

Name

Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

Legal name

The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

Website

https://edola.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana is a 1838-founded non-profit religious organization providing spiritual governance, clergy deployment, and programmatic support to 60+ Episcopal congregations, nine affiliated schools, and specialized ministries across Louisiana, funded by congregational assessments, donations, and the Solomon Conference Center.

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Product category

Religious Diocesan Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Diocesan ministry services
• Religious education programs
• Clergy deployment services
• Scholarship fund programs
• Disaster response coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Congregational Assessments: Annual assessments paid by member parishes and missions based on a formula tied to communicant counts and financial capacity. Sets the programs and policies of the diocese and funds the diocesan budget.
2. Donations and Contributions: Voluntary donations from individuals, congregations, and organizations supporting diocesan ministries and initiatives.
3. Gaudet Fund Programs: Scholarship and grant programs supporting African American and BIPOC students at Episcopal schools. Funded through designated donations and endowment distributions.
4. Solomon Episcopal Conference Center: Conference center providing retreat facilities and programming, generating rental and service fees for diocesan operations.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana is a non-profit religious organization providing spiritual leadership, governance, and programmatic support to Episcopal congregations, clergy, schools, and ministry communities across the state of Louisiana. Its core offerings include the Gaudet Fund scholarships and community grants supporting African American and BIPOC students at Episcopal schools, disaster preparedness and response coordination, youth formation and confirmation resources, addiction recovery ministry, racial healing and inclusion programs, retreat and conference facilities at Solomon Episcopal Conference Center, and pastoral/congregational development services.

Product overview

The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana operates as a religious organization offering ministry programs, educational resources, and community support services. Its product portfolio includes the Gaudet Fund (comprising community grants and scholarships for African American and BIPOC students), disaster preparation and response services, youth and confirmation formation resources, the With God's Help podcast series, and conference center facilities at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center. These offerings serve congregations, clergy, and communities across Louisiana through the Gaudet Umbrella Ministries framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gaudet Community Grants A grant program funding not-for-profit agencies creating educational opportunities for African American children within the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.
• Gaudet Scholarships Block grant scholarship program supporting African American and BIPOC students attending Episcopal primary and secondary schools within the Diocese, distributed through an equity-centered framework with household income consideration up to $100,000.
• Disaster Preparation & Response A 3-step disaster preparedness program helping congregations build leadership teams, create emergency plans, and develop resilience for disasters including hurricanes, fires, and floods.
• Solomon Episcopal Conference Center Conference center providing retreat, meeting, and family camp facilities for diocesan activities and programs.
• Addictions Recovery Ministry A ministry program affiliated with Recovery Ministries of the National Episcopal Church, reaching out to welcome recovering people into the Episcopal community.
• With God's Help Podcast A 5-part podcast series hosted by Bishop Shannon Duckworth exploring the promises of the Baptismal Covenant with guest reflections on speaking truth in love, pursuing justice, and remaining grounded in faith.
• Confirmation Retreat Resources (Moana Confirmation Retreat) Confirmation retreat materials including the Moana Confirmation Retreat with guided journals, intergenerational conversations, and Book of Common Prayer examination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three companion diocese relationships
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Companion Diocese of Tohoku (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanion diocese relationship with The Rt. Rev. Francis Kiyosumi Hasegawa, clergy, and congregations of Tohoku in Japan. Part of the Anglican Communion's companion diocese program fostering mutual prayer, support, and spiritual fellowship.
• Companion Diocese of HondurascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanion diocese relationship with The Rt. Rev. Lloyd Allen, clergy, and congregations of Honduras. International Episcopal partnership for mutual support and mission collaboration.
• Companion Diocese of Lango (Uganda)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanion diocese relationship with The Rt. Rev. Alfred Olwa, clergy, and congregations of Lango in Uganda. International partnership supporting Anglican mission work.
• Episcopal Relief and DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Episcopal Church organization providing disaster preparedness resources, planning templates, and response coordination for the diocese and its congregations.
• The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe diocese is a member of TENS, an organization committed to inspiring generosity and faithful discipleship. All congregations have access to the Stewardship Narrative Series and member resources.
• Episcopal Church FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECF provides resources to strengthen leadership and financial capabilities of Episcopal congregations. Offers free webinars, tools, and Vestry Papers on stewardship and administration.
• Recovery Ministries of the National Episcopal ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Addictions Recovery Ministry (ARM) is a local affiliate of Recovery Ministries of the National Episcopal Church, reaching out to welcome recovering people into the Episcopal community.
• Province IV SynodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe diocese participates in Province IV Synod of the Episcopal Church, which meets to address issues to be considered at General Convention. Delegates are elected to represent the diocese.
• Louisiana Interchurch ConferencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical partnership with other Christian denominations and churches in Louisiana for interfaith collaboration and joint ministry initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Episcopal Diocese of Chicago: Midwest Episcopal diocese with analogous governance, schools commission, and diocesan ministry structure. Useful for cross-regional benchmarking.
• Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts: Northeast Episcopal diocese with the same structural characteristics — Bishop, Convention, congregational assessments, affiliated schools, and ministry portfolio.
• Episcopal Diocese of Virginia: Mid-Atlantic Episcopal diocese with a comparable parish/congregational governance structure, diocesan schools, and ministry programs. Closely matches EDOLA in organizational shape and revenue model.
• Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida: Regional Episcopal diocese operating in a similar climate-exposed Gulf/Southeast geography with comparable congregational and school network. Particularly relevant for climate and disaster-response benchmarking.
• Episcopal Diocese of New York: Major urban Episcopal diocese with similar governance, parish network, schools, and diocesan ministries. Provides a benchmark for how a diocese operates at larger scale.
• Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta: Southeast-based Episcopal diocese operating under the same assessment-based funding model with affiliated schools, congregational development, and companion diocese programs. Directly comparable peer.
• Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles: Large, diverse West Coast Episcopal diocese with extensive ministry programs addressing racial justice, immigration, and inclusion — comparable to EDOLA's Gaudet Umbrella Ministries.
• Episcopal Diocese of Texas: Another large, historic Episcopal diocese in the U.S. South with a comparable governance structure (Bishop + Annual Convention), parish assessment model, affiliated schools, and similar ministry portfolio. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and operational model.

Emerging players

• Anglican Diocese of the Living Word: Smaller Anglican-aligned diocese with similar parish governance and ministry model; relevant as a smaller-scale comparable for diocese-level operations.

Regional players

• Diocese of Baton Rouge (Roman Catholic): Regional Catholic diocese serving the same Louisiana geography; comparable in ecclesiastical governance role, schools network, and disaster-response coordination, though denominationally distinct.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/episcopal.louisiana
• Instagraminstagram.com/episcopal.louisiana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/episcopal-diocese-of-louisiana

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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