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Bishop Taylor issues email scam alert - Jan 21, 2021 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following warning Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021,... |
Bishop releases pastoral changes Jan. 12 - Jan 12, 2021 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments Jan.... |
Bishop: Vaccines are "morally permissible" - Dec 31, 2020 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement Dec. 21, 2020, regarding... |
March 29 2021 Chrism Mass Cathedral of St. Andrew - Little Rock |
May 19 Diaconate Ordination of Nathan Ashburn Cathedral of St. Andrew - Little Rock |
May 21 Diaconate Ordination of Jaime Nieto St. Raphael Church - Springdale |
May 26 Diaconate Ordination of Daniel Wendel Christ the King Church - Little Rock |
May 28 - May 29 Priesthood Ordination of Deacons Alex Smith, Emmanuel Torres, Omar Galván, Brian Cundall and Ben Riley Christ the King Church - Little Rock |
Bishop Taylor's homily library includes the text, and oftentimes, recordings of his homilies as they are delivered in parishes across Arkansas and beyond. To read his homilies, go to Homily Library.
Bishop Anthony Basil Taylor was ordained and installed as the seventh bishop for the Diocese of Little Rock on June 5, 2008 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. He wore the episcopal ring of the diocese's first bishop, Andrew J. Byrne and carried the crozier of the fourth bishop, Albert L. Fletcher.
For everyday use he wears a ring that once belonged to his grandfather, Basil C. Taylor, who was a faithful Catholic his entire life and he uses various other croziers which belong to him personally when celebrating Mass outside the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock.
His episcopal motto is "The Humble Shall Inherit the Earth." It is taken from Psalm 37:11 and is quoted by Jesus in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:5. Bishop Taylor explained that the humble in his motto should be understood in the sense of the underlying Hebrew word Anawim. In English, humble and meek describe a person's attitude, but the Hebrew refers also to humble circumstances, being marginalized by external factors of poverty and bigotry.
Through the Office of the Bishop, Bishop Taylor shepherds the people of the diocese with the assistance of his priests who lead the parishes and ministries under the bishop's guidance and leadership. Together they work to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ with the goal of leading all people to eternal life in heaven. To learn more, see What is a Bishop?
The following is a collection of the recent statements and letters from Bishop Anthony B. Taylor. Read More >
Bishop Taylor wrote "I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: A Pastoral Letter on the Human Rights of Immigrants," in November 2008. It challenges readers to open their minds and hearts to Christ's teachings and the plight of immigrants seeking a better life in the United States. Accompanying resources include a two-page summary, Advent study guide and homily. Visit Welcome the Strangers Among Us to see these resources.
A bishop is a priest who is chosen by the pope to serve the Church in union with him as a successor of the apostles. Once chosen, a special Mass is held where the priest is ordained. This is known as an episcopal ordination. During this event, the new bishop receives the fullness of the priesthood because he becomes a successor of the Apostles, meaning that he now has the authority to lead in a direct line to the men thereby chosen by Jesus. When a bishop is selected to lead a diocese, he is installed as head of that diocese. He is given a pastoral staff (usually called a crozier), symbolic of his role as chief shepherd of the diocese, and an episcopal ring, symbolizing his unique bond with the diocese he serves. He also chooses an episcopal motto that reflects his spirituality and convictions. When a priest is chosen to become a bishop and given care of a diocese as well, the episcopal ordination and installation usually happen during the same Mass.
Bishop Taylor issues email scam alert - Jan 21, 2021 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following warning Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021,... |
Bishop releases pastoral changes Jan. 12 - Jan 12, 2021 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments Jan.... |
Bishop: Vaccines are "morally permissible" - Dec 31, 2020 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement Dec. 21, 2020, regarding... |
March 29 2021 Chrism Mass Cathedral of St. Andrew - Little Rock |
May 19 Diaconate Ordination of Nathan Ashburn Cathedral of St. Andrew - Little Rock |
May 21 Diaconate Ordination of Jaime Nieto St. Raphael Church - Springdale |
May 26 Diaconate Ordination of Daniel Wendel Christ the King Church - Little Rock |
May 28 - May 29 Priesthood Ordination of Deacons Alex Smith, Emmanuel Torres, Omar Galván, Brian Cundall and Ben Riley Christ the King Church - Little Rock |
Bishop Taylor's homily library includes the text, and oftentimes, recordings of his homilies as they are delivered in parishes across Arkansas and beyond. To read his homilies, go to Homily Library.