Diocesan offices will be closed Feb. 20

The offices of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock will be closed to the public, Thursday, Feb. 20, because of a winter storm. The Inclement Weather Policy is in effect for diocesan staff. To reach a member of our staff, visit our staff directory, which is listed in alphabetical order. Look for the name of the person you wish to reach and click on the red button under his or her photo to send an email. Or leave a phone message by calling (501) 664-0340. He or she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. More

Bishop issues clergy changes Feb. 13

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, Feb. 13, 2025, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective Feb. 13, 2025: Rev. Gilbert Tairo, CSSp, appointed pastor of St. Michael Church in West Memphis and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Crawfordsville. This is in addition to his current responsibilities as pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Church in Horseshoe Lake and St. Francis of Assisi Church in Forrest City. He is relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Mary Church in Helena and St. John the Baptist Church in Brinkley. More

Bishop suspends Father Thessing

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor wrote the following letter to parishioners of St. Michael Church and School in West Memphis and Sacred Heart Church in Crawfordsville, Feb. 12. 2025, regarding their pastor, Father Charles Thessing. "As you know, on Feb. 11 your pastor, Father Charles Thessing, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. The allegations are disturbing, and as your bishop I take them very seriously. At the same time, I also take seriously Father Thessing’s rights to due process and the presumption of innocence. More