Bishop issues pastoral changes May 9, 25

Published: May 30, 2023

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, May 9, 2023, for the Diocese of Little Rock.

Effective May 29:

• Rev. Reginald Udouj, OSB, relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Joseph Church in Paris and sacramental minister of St. Mary Church in Altus to return to Subiaco Abbey.
• Rev. Polycarp Ssebbowa appointed pastor of St. Joseph Church in Paris and sacramental minister of St. Mary Church in Altus. He is relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Stephen Church in Bentonville.
• Rev. Paulin Raj Vatakali appointed associate pastor of St. Stephen Church in Bentonville. He is relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock.

Effective July 10:

• Rev. Michael Kokoszka, FSSP, a priest of The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, appointed associate pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Cabot.

Bishop Taylor announced the following clergy appointment, May 25, 2023, for the Diocese of Little Rock.

Effective July 1:

• Rev. Anthony Robbins appointed associate pastor of Church of St. John the Baptist in Hot Springs.