Official Website of the
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
To contact a member of our staff, click on the e-mail link below. Please allow a few days for us to respond. To speak to any staff member by phone, please call (501) 664-0340. If not sure who to contact, visit our list of diocesan offices to learn more or call our office for further assistance.
Jake Evans
Maintenance and Grounds Specialist
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext 325, 390
Mariae Acosta-Westbrook
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Specialist
Catholic Immigration Services - Springdale
(479) 927-1996
Karen Alvarado
Immigration Specialist
Catholic Immigration Services - Springdale
(479) 927-1996
Dc. Chuck Ashburn
Assistant Director for Development and Academic Advising
Vocations and Seminarians Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 368
Laura Awakim
Associate Director
Catholic Immigration Services - Springdale
(479) 927-1996
Sr. Mary Ann Azar, DC
Immigration Specialist
Catholic Immigration Services - Little Rock
(501) 664-0340
Alma Beltran
Secretary/Receptionist
Catholic Immigration Services - Springdale
(479) 927-1996, ext. 301
Susi Blanco
Immigration Specialist
Chancery Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 366
Ken Bohac
Afghan Case Manager
Refugee Resettlement Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 459
Mark Brasfield
Business Manager
Arkansas Catholic
(501) 664-0340, ext. 329 or (501) 664-0125
Wendy Bush
Bookkeeper
Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 386
Mike Cagle
Superintendent for Cemetery Grounds
Calvary Cemetery
(501) 663-2242
Elizabeth Callaway
Controller
Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 306
Fr. Mauricio Carrasco
Director of Spiritual Formation
House of Formation
(501) 664-0340
Graydon Carter
Associate Director
Stewardship and Development Office
(501) 664-0340. ext. 348
Sr. Rosalina Castillo Guerrero, MCP
Associate Director for Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Hispanic Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 320
Ingrid Castrillo
Immigration Specialist
Catholic Immigration Services - Little Rock
(501) 664-0340
Juanita Cigarroa
Administrative Assistant
Hispanic Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 397
Fr. John Connell, VG
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Diocese of Little Rock
(501) 664-0340, ext. 366
Dc. Tim Costello
Minister to Deacons
Diaconate Office
Director
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext. 390
Justin Coussoule
West Ozark Deanery Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
Faith Formation Office
(501) 664-0340
Amanda Crawford, JCL, MCL
Judge and Moderator
Diocesan Tribunal
(501) 664-0340, ext. 354
Emilie Crimmins
Administrative Assistant
Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 350
Susan David
Coordinator
Safe Environment Program
(501) 664-0340, 332
Graciela Monica Diaz
Immigration Specialist
Catholic Immigration Services - Springdale
(479) 927-1996
Sr. Ana Luisa Díaz Vázquez, MCP
Associate Director for Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Hispanic Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 364
Ileana Dobbins
Associate Superintendent
Catholic Schools Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 322
Jim Driedric
Property Services Manager
Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 307
Malleson Emmerling
Housing and Benefits Coordinator
Refugee Resettlement Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 403
Sr. Esperanza Micaela Espinoza, MCP
Also known as: "Sr. Mickey"
Director of Hispanic Ministry
Hispanic Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 374
Michal Fitzpatrick
Accounts Payable Clerk
Christopher Homes of Arkansas
(501) 664-1881
Racheal Fortune
Case Manager
Refugee Resettlement Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 315
Msgr. Scott Friend
Coordinator
Retreats and Days of Recollection for Priests
(870) 932-2529
Mona Fulmer
St. John Manor Cook
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext. 312
Crystal Garrison
HUD Compliance Coordinator
Christopher Homes of Arkansas
(501) 664-8713
Tricia Gentry
Program Coordinator
Catholic Campus Ministry Office
Catholic Youth Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 418
Office Manager
Calvary Cemetery
(501) 664-0340, ext. 344
Dc. Matthew Glover, JD, JCL
Chancellor, General Counsel
Chancery Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 361
Emely Gonzalez
Office Assistant
Catholic Immigration Services - Little Rock
(501) 664-0340, ext. 314
Dc. Jim Goodhart
Project Coordinator
Catholic Charities of Arkansas
(501) 664-0340, ext. 387
Laura Gottsponer, LCSW
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Chancery Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 425
Theresa Hall
Superintendent for Catholic Schools
Catholic Schools Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 321
Nancy Handloser
Associate Superintendent
Catholic Schools Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 394
Malea Hargett
Editor
Arkansas Catholic
(501) 664-0340, ext. 369 or (501) 664-0125
Antje Harris, LSW
Director
Catholic Adoption Services
(501) 664-0340, ext. 347
Fr. Andrew Hart, JCL
Adjutant Judicial Vicar and Judge
Diocesan Tribunal
Theological Advisor
Diocese of Little Rock
(501) 664-0340, ext. 360
Fr. Jeff Hebert
Director
Vocations and Seminarians Office
Prefect
House of Formation
(501) 664-0340, ext. 331
Jean Heslip
Director
Human Resources Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 434
Jeff Hines
Director
Faith Formation Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 388
Claire Hollenbeck
Resource Coordinator
Refugee Resettlement Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 396
Debra Hook
Administrative Assistant
Chancery Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 313
Elizabeth Howe
Office Assistant
Diocesan Tribunal
(501) 664-0340, ext. 416
Maria Izquierdo-Roque
Executive Assistant
Vocations and Seminarians Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 378
Lori Jones
IT Specialist
Information Technology Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 460
Debbie Kelly
Creative Services Specialist
Arkansas Catholic
(501) 664-0340, ext. 372 or (501) 664-0125
Paula Lattanzi
Human Resources Specialist
Human Resources Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 324
Dennis Lee
Executive Director
Catholic Charities of Arkansas
(501) 664-0340, ext. 308
Tara W. Little
Director of Website and Internet Services for Diocese of Little Rock
Arkansas Catholic
(501) 664-0340, ext. 389
Laura Lock
Payroll, Parish Billing, Clergy Welfare Fund, Inc., National Collections, Wire Transfers
Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 346
Elizabeth Lopez
Executive Director
Christopher Homes of Arkansas
(501) 664-8728
Steve Lopez
Maintenance Superintendent
Christopher Homes of Arkansas
(501) 604-6060
Mary Jane Louden
Accountant
Christopher Homes of Arkansas
(501) 664-8737
Dc. Marcelino Luna
Associate Director
Faith Formation Office
Spanish Assistant to the Director:
Diaconate Formation Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 392
Fr. Gregory T. Luyet, JCL
Judicial Vicar
Diocesan Tribunal
(501) 664-0340
Ines Mahfouz
Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 338
Veronica Mendez-Matthey
Office Assistant
Diocesan Tribunal
(501) 664-0340, ext. 339
Courtney Menz
Office Assistant
Respect Life Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 393
Michelle Michelle
Bookkeeper
Finance Office
(501) 664-0340
Megan E. Moore
Office Administrator
Catholic Charities of Arkansas
CRS Rice Bowl
(501) 664-0340, ext. 379
Jasmine Moore-Hogan
Administrative Assistant
Faith Formation Office
Continuing Education of the Clergy
Diaconate Formation
(501) 664-0340, ext. 323
Sister M. Cecilia Nguyen, OSB
Minister to Religious
Diocese of Little Rock
(501) 664-0340, ext. 309
Tim Nutt
Diocesan Archivist
Chancery Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 411
Amparo Patterson
Administrative Assistant
School of Spiritual Direction
(501) 664-0340, ext. 387
Georgina Pena
Office Assistant
Vocations and Seminarians Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 353
Suzet Pena
Diocesan Receptionist
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext. 0
Eduardo Peralta-Chirinos
Maintenance and Grounds Specialist
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext 325, 390
Denise Perez-Long
HUD Compliance Coordinator
Christopher Homes of Arkansas
(501) 664-8734
Catherine Phillips
Director
Respect Life Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 326
Matthew Phillips
Associate Director
Catholic Immigration Services - Little Rock
(501) 664-0340, ext. 395
Fr. Ruben Quinteros
Director
Diaconate Formation Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 317
Estefania Ramirez
Diocesan Receptionist
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext. 0
Fr. Phillip Reaves
Director
Prison Ministry
(501) 664-0340, ext. 336
Elizabeth Reha
Director
Family Life Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 373
Paola Ricaurte
Administrative Assistant
Minister to Deacons
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext. 325
Dc. Marc Rios
Fitzgerald Hall Resident Manager
St. John Catholic Center
(901) 603-2101
Tracy Rios
Fitzgerald Hall Housekeeping Assistant
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 352-2190
Ricky Rivera
Immigration Specialist
Catholic Immigration Services - Little Rock
(501) 664-0340
Josh Salman
Associate Director
Catholic Campus Ministry Office
Catholic Youth Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340
Andrew Schaefer
Case Worker
Refugee Resettlement Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 335
Siegrid Schaeuffler
Also known as: Elizabeth Schaeuffler
Immigration Specialist
Catholic Immigration Services - Springdale
(479) 927-1996
Kristen Sheppard
Project Rachel Coordinator
Project Rachel
(501) 664-0340, ext. 358
Cheryl Smith
Bank Deposits, Deposit and Loan Fund, Inc.
Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 345
Margaret Switlik
Office Services Specialist
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext. 327
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor
Office of the Bishop
(501) 664-0340
Liz Tingquist
Director
Catholic Campus Ministry Office
Catholic Youth Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 333
Fr. Jason Tyler, STL
Director
Continuing Education of the Clergy
(501) 664-0340
Fr. Daniel Velasco
Director
School of Spiritual Direction
(501) 664-0340
Maria Velazquez
Executive Assistant
Office of the Bishop
(501) 664-0340
Dc. Mark Verkamp
English Assistant to the Director
Diaconate Formation Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 318
Director
Society for the Propagation of the Faith
(501) 664-0340, ext. 318
Jennifer Verkamp-Ruthven
Director
Immigration Services — Little Rock
Director
Immigration Services — Springdale
Director
Refugee Resettlement Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 396
Sarah Wendel
Curriculum and Data Analysis Specialist
Catholic Schools Office
(501) 664-0340
Kelly Wewers
Director
Stewardship and Development Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 391
Vicki Wirges-Stanton
Office Assistant
Stewardship and Development Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 362
Greg Wolfe
Director
Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 377
Katie Zakrzewski
Associate Editor
Arkansas Catholic
(501) 664-0340, ext. 370 or (501) 664-0125