The Reverend Michael J. Bordelon, M.Div.

Rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

The Rev. Michael J. Bordelon was installed as the seventh Rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in August of 2019.  Fr. Michael is a native of Alexandria, Louisiana and holds degrees from Louisiana College, BS and The University of the South, M.Div.  Prior to being called to ordained life, Michael had a business career with a Fortune 500 company: Stryker Orthopedics, specializing in Total Joint Replacement.  Before coming to St. Barnabas, Fr. Michael was the Curate and School Chaplain of Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe, Louisiana.  Fr. Michael is married to Lauren Bordelon.  They have two dogs and are expecting their first child in November 2019. 

Fr. Michael enjoys summer camp, meeting new friends, practical jokes and looking for any possible opportunity to talk about Jesus Christ and then making that love real in the world.

Reverend Brooks Boylan

Curate

Brooks is excited to become a part of the Saint Barnabas community, having recently finished his Masters of Divinity at Virginia Theological Seminary. Before attending seminary, Brooks worked for 10 years in family ministry in the Diocese of Alabama and the Diocese of Western Louisiana at the Cathedral. During his time in Virginia, he managed the campus coffee shop, was a Fighting Friars flag football player, and a class officer. Brooks is joined in Lafayette by his fiancee, Sarah Stonesifer, and their dog, Lucas. ​

Carolyn Kane

Director of Finance

Carolyn is originally from Rhode Island, but has been a Louisiana resident since childhood. She brings to St. Barnabas her experience in accounting.  She has worked for several non-profits in Lafayette, including:  232-HELP, as the Assistant Director of Finance; and SMILE of Acadiana, in their accounting department.  She graduated with honors from UL, with an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and a minor in Environmental Science. Carolyn and her son Jack have been members of St. Barnabas now for several years.​

Etienna Wright

Director of Communion and Christian Formation

Etienna Wright is the Director of Communications and Youth Formation at St. Barnabas. Before coming to St. Barnabas, Etienna worked in non-profit leadership in the Lafayette area for twelve years, mostly with the Lafayette Education Foundation where she served as Programs Director before being named Executive Director. Etienna has served on the Vestry and as Sr. Warden at St. Barnabas. Etienna has also been involved in Children's ministry at St. Barnabas for several years in a volunteer capacity before moving into a staff postion. Etienna considers it a blessing to be afforded the opportunity to serve in this capacity at St. Barnabas.
When not at St. Barnabas, Etienna enjoys spending time with her husband, Peter, and their three children, Claudia, Samuel and Benjamin. Etienna is also very active in the theatre community in Lafayette.

Kelly O'Reilly LaBry

Director of Mother's Day Out

Kelly O’Reilly LaBry, wife to Dr. Jacque LaBry, Sr., is a mom to two sons, Jacque, Jr., “Jet” and Emile. Kelly is the director and co-founder of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church’s Little Lambs Mother’s Day Out program. Kelly graduated with a degree in Secondary Education and a minor in Journalism from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Kelly has taught middle and high school for three years both in Lafayette Parish and Jefferson Parish. Kelly has experience with children of all ages, as she was a camp counselor for weekend and summer camp sessions at Camp Hardtner in Northern Louisiana as well as a Vacation Bible School (VBS) volunteer for countless summers. Kelly has been a member of St. Barnabas for over twenty years where she served as the Episcopal Youth Group (EYC) sponsor for four years. Kelly enjoys working with children of all ages and is excited to share Christ’s love with the children of Little Lambs.

Shawn Roy

Director of Music

Shawn Roy is very pleased to be back at Saint Barnabas.  Working with this choir again feels like a homecoming for him, having served as interim choir director/organist a few years ago. 
Since Shawn left Saint Barnabas, he has continued with work at UL Lafayette as Voice Instructor and Director of Opera and Musical Theatre activities.  He has also continued to perform with the ASO and to do some recital work around the country.  He and his pianist, Chan Kiat Lim, recently released a CD entitled "An American Kaleidoscope:  Song Cycles through the lenses of William Bolcom, John Duke, Thomas Pasatieri and Ned Rorem on the Centaur Records label.  The CD is available in Lafayette at Barnes and Noble Booksellers.  Shawn will be performing in the ASO's chamber series at the ACA this May 31, doing an evening of music written in Paris during the 1920's and 1930's. ​

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For more information about our church, please feel free to contact us directly at the information listed below.
Address: 
400 Camellia Boulevard 
Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone:337-984-3848
E-mail: contact@saintbarnabas.us
Little Lambs Mother's Day Out:
Phone: 337-984-3887
Email: littlelambsMDO@saintbarnabas.us
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