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Additional pastoral changes for March, May
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments Friday, March 1 and Monday, March 4, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective March 7: Rev. Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli, a priest of the Diocese of Nellore, India, appointed pastor of the Church of St. John the Baptist in Hot Springs. Effective May 7: Rev. Arokiasamy Madhichetty Irudayaraj, a priest of the Diocese of Nellore, India, appointed pastor of St. Mary Church in Arkadelphia, Good Shepherd Church in Fordyce and St. John the Baptist Church in Malvern. ... More
Bishop to make pastoral changes March 1
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments Friday, Feb. 22, for the Diocese of Little Rock: Effective March 1: Rev. Robert Cigainero begins a leave of absence from his priestly responsibilities; Msgr. David LeSieur relieved of his responsibilities as director of continuing education of the clergy and minster for priests. He remains pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers; Rev. Erik Pohlmeier appointed director of continuing education of the clergy. He remains diocesan director of faith formation; Msgr. Scott Friend, VG, appointed minister to priests. ... More
Jesse Manibusan to speak at convention
The 69th annual Diocese of Little Rock Catholic Youth Convention will be held April 5-7 at Robinson Center and the DoubleTree Hotel in Little Rock. This year's keynote presentation will be provided by Jesse Manibusan with special sessions on various forms of prayer. This year's theme is: "Love Transforms." The conference is open to high school youth in grades 9-12. The cost is $125 plus hotel fee per person. Scholarships are available upon request. Register though your parish by March 5. Parish youth leaders may register their youth ... More
Bishop updates clergy disclosure list
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following update, Feb. 8, 2019, following the conclusion of Kinsale Management Consulting’s independent review of clergy personnel files and the diocese’s ongoing internal file review. "Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: On September 10 of last year I wrote you about the steps we are taking to address the clergy sexual abuse crisis in Arkansas. I disclosed the names of 12 priests and former priests against whom credible allegations had been received in the last 70 years. I also announced that an independent review of our clergy files ..." ... More
Griswold, former employee, died Feb. 1
Dianna Lynne Griswold, who worked at the Diocese of Little Rock for 23 years, died Feb. 1. She was 62. She was born to Max and Lena Peoples Griswold. She attended the University of Memphis. Before working at the diocese, she was a transportation specialist at Cleo Inc. At the diocese, she worked most recently as a database administrator in the development office. She previously served as the manager of St. John Catholic Center and worked in the youth office and tribunal. A member of St. Theresa Church in Little Rock, she retired in December 2017. ... More
Engaged couples need marriage formation
Are you planning to get married in a Catholic church in Arkansas? If so, find out what you need to do by reading the Getting Married Guide. Because marriage is lifelong, the Church wants to help you build a strong, lasting marriage. For this reason, couples seeking marriage in the Catholic Church are asked to spend several months in marriage preparation. It is so important, that all couples are required to fulfill an educational program to marry in the Diocese of Little Rock. Options include: Pre-Cana Day, the Sponsor Couple program or some other diocesan-approved ... More
Learn to hear God in the silence at retreat
Deepen your friendship with the Lord in sacred stillness and quiet through the annual Ignatian Silent Directed Retreat March 14-17 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. This Lenten faith formation program for adults will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday and end on Sunday at noon. Participants will learn about silent prayer and how to seek God and his plan for their lives in the sacred silence. The retreat fee of $325 includes nine meals, accommodations for three nights and daily spiritual direction. Space is limited. Register as soon as possible to secure participation. ... More
Being called to priesthood? Come and See
The 2018 Come and See Retreat will be held Dec. 28-29 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. Rooted in prayer and to consist of talks, group discussion, vocational videos and personal testimonies by priests and seminarians, this retreat is designed to help participants explore more deeply a possible calling to the diocesan priesthood. It is open to single men ages 16 and older. Activities will be offered in English and Spanish. The retreat will begin at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 28 and end at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29 in Fletcher Hall. Mail the registration form to the address ... More
