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Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
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Veterans Day Mass to be held Nov. 11 - Nov 10, 2016 Father Francis Damoah, SVD, will celebrate the annual Veterans Day Mass at 9... |
Calendar of Events
| June 20 - July 5 Knights of Columbus Fireworks Sale St. Raphael Church |
| July 1 Knights of Columbus Bingo St. Mary Church |
| July 13 Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
| July 13 Pax Christi Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
| July 25 St. Dymphna Society Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
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Diocesan Boards and Organizations
Building Commission
The Building Commission, at the direction of the bishop, has been given the responsibility to ensure that the proper steps are taken in the planning, design and construction of new or remodeled facilities within the Diocese of Little Rock. The commission is comprised of professionals from the various trades associated with the construction industry and provides for the review process on proposed construction projects. To learn more, go to Building Commission.
Calix Society of Central Arkansas
The Calix Society of Central Arkansas is a unit of the national Calix Society, which is a Catholic organization that helps alcoholics and their families recover and heal. To learn more visit, the diocesan Alcohol and Drug Ministry.
Diocese of Little Rock
2415 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
Contact: Patrick Gallaher
Phone: (501) 664-0340, ext. 352
Fax: (501) 664-9186
E-mail: calix@dolr.org
Website: www.calixsociety.org
Catholic Business Women
President: Rose Anne Smith
40 Villas Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: (501) 412-6489
E-mail: roseannesmith54@gmail.com
Vice President: Barbara Blaes
Secretary: Leslie Shaw
Treasurer: Debbie Krueger
Spiritual Moderator: Dc. Ron Stager
Counselor: Annette Gary
Catholic Daughters of the Americas State Board
Catholic Daughters of the Americas is a women's organization that participates in the charitable, religious and educational ministries of the Church. To learn more, visit Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
State Officers
State Regent: Elaine Hemann
6900 Flintrock Rd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
Phone: (501) 835-0066
E-mail: clownalley@earthlink.net
1st Vice Regent: Trudy Pascale
35 Longmeadow
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone: (870) 329-3798
E-mail: twpascale@yahoo.com
2nd Vice Regent: Dorothy Sanders
228 Chick Ln.
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: (501) 681-4927
E-mail: sdottie4x@aol.com
State Secretary: Linda Kay White
460 Bayshore Dr.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 262-3347
E-mail: geniedar1@yahoo.com
State Treasurer: Gertrude Schimmel
6412 Trinity Village
Pine Bluff, AR 71601-7802
Phone: (870) 692-7010
National Director for Arkansas, Oklahoma and Colorado: Mary Ann Kizer
P.O. Box 2753
Pine Bluff, AR 71613-2753
Phone: (870) 692-7889
Catholic Medical Association
Sts. Cosmas and Damian Guild of Central Arkansas
President: Dr. William R. Collie IV
1201 Military Rd. Ste. 2 PMB 269
Benton, AR 72015
Phone: (501) 888-9194
E-mail: cmacentralar@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StcosmasanddamainguildArkansas
Vice President: Dr. Daniel Cartaya
Secretary/Treasurer: Sarah J. Collie
Catholic Young Professionals Service Organization
Catholic Young Professionals Service Organization brings young adults in central Arkansas together to serve the community in the form of service projects. Members volunteer their time and talents in a variety of ways to help those in need, which includes coordinating with area social service agencies to plan projects.
President: Luke Stovall (luke.a.stovall@gmail.com)
Facebook Closed Group: www.facebook.com/groups/793492844052947
Administrators: Jesse Bisbee Jesse.bisbee@gmail.com, Justin Pedone Justpedone@gmail.com, Evan Hennelly Evan.e@sbcglobal.net
Christopher Homes of Arkansas Board of Directors
Christopher Homes of Arkansas, Inc. is a housing ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock that provides low-income housing to persons 62 years or older, or persons who are mobility impaired, that is safe, attractive and affordable. To learn more, visit Christopher Homes of Arkansas.
Executive Offices
2417 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
Executive Director: Elizabeth Lopez
Phone: (501) 664-1881
Fax: (501) 664-1631
Website: www.christopherhomesofarkansas.org
Board of Directors
President: Kristy Angyal
Vice President: Robert Schelle
Secretary: Ron Meyers
James Chidester
Msgr. Jack Harris
Leonard Kremers
Ron Lensing
Michele Allgood
Diocesan Council for Black Catholics
The Diocesan Council for Black Catholics seeks to educate people in the Diocese of Little Rock to the needs and gifts of the black community for the purpose of inviting more of the black community to be part of the Church.
Bishop’s Liaison: Fr. Warren Harvey
Secretary: Rosalyn Pruitt
1421 E. Second St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Phone: (501) 375-9617
Fax: (501) 375-9617
Diocesan Council of Religious
The Diocesan Council of Religious reports to the bishop on behalf of the religious in Arkansas, advises the minister for religious, educates clergy and laity on religious life and promotes religious vocations.
Minister for Religious: Sr. Joan Pytlik, DC
2500 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 664-0340, ext. 384
Sr. Mary Catherine Breidt, BSC
Sr. Maria Goretti DeAngeli, OSB
Sr. Norma Edith Munoz, MCP
Br. Anthony Pierce, OSB
Fr. Patrick Watikha, AJ
Sr. Elaine Willett, OSB
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is an organization of men and women charged with perserving the faith and Christian presence in the Holy Land. To learn more, visit the Vatican.
Diocesan Section Representative: Janet Keller
39 Huntington Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72227
Phone: (501) 517-4200
Knights of Columbus State Board
The Knights of Columbus is a worldwide Catholic men's organization focusing on charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. To learn more, visit the Knights of Columbus.
State Deputy: Philip A. Savage
526 Charmont Dr.
Charleston, AR 72933
Phone: (479) 965-7808
E-mail: arstatedeputy@arkofc.org
State Chaplain: Fr. William Elser
Associate State Chaplain: Fr. Alejandro Puello
State Secretary: Roy J. Anderle
State Treasurer: Alan L. Halman
State Advocate: Conrad de la Paz
State Warden: Michael W. Bowman
Immediate Past State Deputy: Adrian Dominguez
Healthcare Evangelization Commission
The Healthcare Evangelization Commission was formed at the direction of Bishop Anthony B. Taylor in 2014. Comprised of representatives from the Catholic health care providers in Arkansas, the commission’s purpose is to coordinate and renew the mission of Christ’s healing presence in Arkansas, while respecting and learning from the unique charisms of other Catholic health care providers in the state.
Diocese of Little Rock
Contact: Dc. Matthew Glover, STB, JD, Chancellor for Canonical Affairs
2500 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 664-0340
Chair: Fr. Jason Tyler, STL
Diocesan Liaisons: Dc. Matthew Glover and Patrick Gallaher
Member Organizations
Mercy
Daughters of Charity Services
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)
CHRISTUS Health
St. Bernards Medical Center
Catholic Charities of Arkansas
Ladies of Charity of Arkansas
The motto for the Ladies of Charity is “to serve rather than be served in humility, simplicity and charity." The mission of the local association is to improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged in the state of Arkansas through education, empowerment and evangelization. Local projects reflect the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul by addressing both the corporal and spiritual needs of those being served. To learn more, visit Ladies of Charity of Arkansas.
2500 North Tyler Street
Little Rock, AR 72207
E-mail: lcark@dolr.org
Phone: (501) 664-0340, ext. 348
President: Gayle Priddy
Executive Vice President: Kristy Eanes
Secretary: Katie Hall
Treasurer: Sharon Shields
Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Toshio Sato, CM
Sister Moderator: Sr. Doris Moore, DC
Pax Christi of Little Rock
The Little Rock chapter of Pax Christi is part of the Pax Christi USA network. This Catholic peace and justice organization focuses on the spirituality of nonviolence in advocating and providing leadership for disarmament, demilitarization and reconciliation with justice, inclusiveness, economic and interracial justice, human rights and care of creation. Visit our Calendar of Events to see the meeting schedule.
President: Dr. Sherry Simon
Address:
Phone:
E-mail: paxchristilr@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/PaxChristiLittleRock
Board of Directors
Serra Club of Greater Little Rock
The Serra Club of Greater Little Rock is part of an international organization that exists to foster and affirm vocations to the priesthood and religious life. To learn more, visit Serra Club of Greater Little Rock.
President: Tom Devine
8400 Leatrice Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72227
Phone: (501) 224-7617
E-mail: devinetom3@gmail.com
Chaplain and Spiritual Director: Msgr. Scott Friend, VG
Vice President of Vocations: Betty Jo King
Vice President of Programs: Jay Fredrich
Vice President of Membership: Mary Jo Lewno
Vice President of Communications: Mike Hodapp
Secretary: Pam McCullough
Treasurer: Evelyn Hart
Trustees: John Baker, Steve Hoffmann, Beth Walter
Past President: Beth Walter
Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Arkansas
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization that provides emergency assistance for local individuals and families in need. To learn more, visit Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Arkansas.
President: B. Joe Clark
205 SE 3rd St.
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 268-3960
E-mail: bjclark3@cox.net
Vice President: Joe Shaughnessy
Secretary: Sarah Clark
Treasurer: Marvin Salinas
Spiritual Adviser: Pam Willis
Board of Directors
Susan Vanderlip
David Lehren
Nancy Paluck
Marie Morris
Karen Kirchner
Janice Massey
Jeanne McDonald
SVDP Conferences
St. Peter the Fisherman Conference
St. Peter the Fisherman Church
221 Dyer St.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 424-0926
Mother Teresa Conference
St. Vincent de Paul Church
1416 W Poplar
Rogers, AR 72758
Phone: (479) 616-1242
St. John the Baptist Conference
St. John the Baptist and St. Mary of the Springs churches
100 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 538-1062
E-mail: SaintVincentHotSprings@gmail.com
St. Albert Conference
St. Albert Church, Heber Springs
21 Park Road
Heber Springs, AR 72543
Phone: (501) 362-8751
Sacred Heart Conference
Blessed Sacrament Church
614 S. Church St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone: (870) 336-0392
St. Michael Conference
St. Michael Church, Cherokee Village
54 South St. Mary's Drive
Hardy, AR 72542
Phone: (870) 856-2543
St. Anne Conference
St. Anne Church, Berryville and St. Elizabeth Church, Eureka Springs
1844 Hwy 62 West
Berryville, AR 72616
Thrift Store Phone: (870) 423-3572
St. Stephen Benevolent Conference
St. Stephen Church
1300 NE J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 696-9361
St. Thomas More Society of Arkansas
The St. Thomas More Society is a Catholic organization for attorneys, judges, law professors and others working in the legal profession.
President: Connie Brown Phillips
P.O. Box 1426
North Little Rock, AR 72115-1426
Phone: (501) 680 6919
E-mail: cbphillipslaw@gmail.com
Recent Updates
Veterans Day Mass to be held Nov. 11 - Nov 10, 2016 Father Francis Damoah, SVD, will celebrate the annual Veterans Day Mass at 9... |
Calendar of Events
| June 20 - July 5 Knights of Columbus Fireworks Sale St. Raphael Church |
| July 1 Knights of Columbus Bingo St. Mary Church |
| July 13 Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
| July 13 Pax Christi Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
| July 25 St. Dymphna Society Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
