The object and purposes of this Corporation are hereby declared to be:
(a) To propagate and disseminate the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, and to provide for and maintain the worship of Almighty God, the administration of the Sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the Church, according to the uses of the Episcopal Church;
(b) To do all things necessary and proper in the pursuit of such objects and purposes;
(c) To be a constituent governing part of "The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, otherwise known as The Episcopal Church", and subject only to any limitations in the laws of Louisiana, the Corporation recognizes, accedes to and adopts the Constitution of the Episcopal Church and acknowledges its authority accordingly;
(d) Such other lawful activities for which non-profit may be formed under the laws of Louisiana.
(e) 2 Notwithstanding any of the provisions of these Articles, this organization is organized exclusively for religious and charitable purposes with the meaning within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Code. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Articles, this organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.