Bishop issues clergy changes Oct. 18.

Published: October 22, 2024

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, Oct. 18, 2024, for the Diocese of Little Rock.

Effective Dec. 1, 2024:

  • Rev. Emmanuel Torres, appointed associate pastor of Christ the King Church in Little Rock and St. Francis of Assisi Church in Roland (Little Italy) through June 2025. He is relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Theresa Church in Little Rock.
  • Rev. John Paul Hartnedy, appointed associate pastor of St. Theresa Church in Little Rock through June 2025. He is relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Edward Church in Texarkana, Sacred Heart Church in Foreman and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Ashdown.
  • Rev. Irudaya Raj Nalazala Augustine, appointed associate pastor of St. Edward Church in Texarkana, Sacred Heart Church in Foreman and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Ashdown through June 2025. He is relieved of his responsibilities as administrator of St. Norbert Church in Marked Tree and associate pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Jonesboro.
  • Rev. Francis Madanu, appointed pastor of St. Norbert Church in Marked Tree through June 2025. This is in addition to his current responsibilities as pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Blytheville and St. Matthew Church in Osceola.