Information On Archbishop Ollie H., Jr., DD
1. Born In Morgan City, Louisiana On June 8, 1946 To The Parents: Ollie Drew H. and Doris Daigle H. He Has A Twin Sister.
2. Raised Roman Catholic.
3. Elementary School: Gretna Jr. High (Gretna, La) In 1962.
4. High School: West Jefferson High School (Harvey, La) In 1967.
5. Went Into The United States Army In October 1967. Received Two Letters Of Appreciation, Two Army Commendation Medals ( Meritorious Service And One For Meritorious Achievement) In Vietnam From Aug. 1968 – Aug. 1969. Honorably Discharge On October 1, 1973.
6. Completed Extension Course From School Of Ministerial Studies Bible College, Non-Denominational, State Of Ohio In 1970. Ordained May 22, 1970. (30 Credits)
7. Received License To Preach From The Louisiana District Council Of The Assemblies Of God In June In 1972.
8. Graduated From Southeastern University (Lakeland, Florida) With A BA In Elementary Education And Bible In 1977, (130 Credits).
9. Received The Teachers Diploma From The Evangelical Teacher Training Association In 1977.
10. Received Teacher’s Certificate To Teach In Florida And Louisiana In 1977.
11. Taught School In Grand Isle, La At Grand Isle High School For 30 Years. Taught Middle School And Adult Education From 1977 – 2007. Was Teacher Of The Year – 2000-2001.
12. Louisiana State University – First Responder (40 Hours) In May 1984.
13. Tonsured And Conferred The Orders Of Porter, Reader, Exorcist, Acolyte And Sub-Deacon On June 16,1990 For The Servants Of The Good Shepherd, Western Orthodox Catholic Church In America.
14. Ordained A Deacon On June 17,1990 For The SGS.
15. Completed Certification Of Education In Western Rite Orthodoxy From The Duarte Costa University (St. Louis, Missouri) On August 29, 1990 (40 Credits)
16. Ordained A Priest For The Servants Of The Good Shepard On October 20, 1990.
17. Opened Church In Grand Isle, Louisiana From 1990 To 2008.
18. Became Part Of The Ukrainian Autocephalous National Orthodox Church Of America And Europe – Blessings Of Kiev On January 12, 1992.
21. Appointed Bishop-Elect On May 23, 1992.
22. Consecrated Bishop On August 9, 1992 By Metropolitan Archbishop Paul W. Seese With Archbishop Frank W. Vandeventer, And Archbishop Donald W. St. Peters. (Diocese Of St. Andrew The Apostle)
23. Received The Doctorate Of Christian Education Degree From The School Of Ministerial Studies (Non-Denominational) On April 21, 1993.
24. Life Member In The Louisiana State Firemen’s Association For 25 Years Of Continuous Service.
25. Life Member Of The VFW.
26. Moved From Grand Isle, La To Robert, La In 2008.
27. Elevated To Archbishop On October 23, 2011 Serving The Archdiocese Of St. Andrew The Apostle.