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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.
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
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
    
Brandon Awbrey
Diocesan Receptionist
     St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext. 0
    
Alma Beltran
Administrative Assistant
     Catholic Immigration Services - Springdale
(479) 927-1996
    
Janine Bianchi
Human Resources Specialist
     Human Resources Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 356
    
Susi Blanco
 Immigration Specialist
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
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
Controller
     Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 306
    
Sr. Sofía Cano Sarabia, MCP
Associate Director for Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry
     Hispanic Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 320
    
Fr. Mauricio Carrasco
 Director of Spiritual Formation
Director of Spiritual Formation
     House of Formation
(501) 664-0340
    
Graydon Carter
Associate Director
     Stewardship and Development Office
(501) 664-0340. ext. 348
    
Juanita Cigarroa
 Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
     Hispanic Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 397
    
Ricky Cigarroa
Maintenance and Grounds Assistant
     Calvary Cemetery
(501) 663-2242
    
Fr. John Connell, VG
 Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia 
Diocese of Little Rock
(501) 664-0340, ext. 366
    
Dc. Tim Costello
 Minister to Deacons
Minister to Deacons
Diaconate Office
Director
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext. 390
    
Amanda Crawford, JCL, MCL
 Judge and Moderator
Judge and Moderator
     Diocesan Tribunal
(501) 664-0340, ext. 354
    
Emilie Crimmins
Administrative Assistant
     Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 350
    
Susan David
 Coordinator
Coordinator
     Safe Environment Program
(501) 664-0340, 332
    
Graciela Monica Diaz
Also known as: "Monica"
Immigration Specialist
     Catholic Immigration Services - Springdale
(479) 927-1996
    
Sr. Ana Luisa Díaz Vázquez, MCP
 Associate Director for Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Associate Director for Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry
     Hispanic Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 364
    
Ileana Dobbins
 Associate Superintendent
Associate Superintendent
     Catholic Schools Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 322
    
Jim Driedric
 Property Services Manager
Property Services Manager
     Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 307
    
Sr. Esperanza Micaela Espinoza, MCP
 Also known as: "Sr. Mickey"
Also known as: "Sr. Mickey"
Director of Hispanic Ministry
     Hispanic Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 374
    
Jake Evans
Maintenance and Grounds Specialist
     St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext 325, 390
    
Racheal Fortune
 Case Manager
Case Manager
     Refugee Resettlement Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 315
    
Msgr. Scott Friend
 Coordinator
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
    
Tricia Gentry
 Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Catholic Campus Ministry Office
Catholic Youth Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 418
Office Manager
Calvary Cemetery
(501) 664-0340, ext. 344
 
    
Greg Gilmore
Maintenance and Grounds Specialist
     St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext 325, 390
    
Dc. Matthew Glover, JD, JCL
 Chancellor | General Counsel
Chancellor | General Counsel
     Chancery Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 361
    
Emely Gonzalez
Office Assistant
     Catholic Immigration Services - Little Rock
(501) 664-0340, ext. 314
    
Michelle Gonzalez
Bookkeeper
     Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 343
    
Dc. Jim Goodhart
 Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
     Catholic Charities of Arkansas
(501) 664-0340, ext. 355
    
Laura Gottsponer, LCSW
Victim Assistance Coordinator
     Chancery Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 425
    
Father Juan Guido
 Director
Director
     Divine Worship Office
(501) 664-0340
    
Theresa Hall
 Superintendent for Catholic Schools
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
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
Adjutant Judicial Vicar and Judge
Diocesan Tribunal
Theological Advisor
Diocese of Little Rock
(501) 664-0340, ext. 360
    
Fr. Jeff Hebert
 Director
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
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
Office Assistant
     Diocesan Tribunal
(501) 664-0340, ext. 416
    
Maria Izquierdo-Roque
 Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant
     Vocations and Seminarians Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 378
    
Lori Jones
 IT Specialist
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
Diocesan Director
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Diocesan Director
Catholic Relief Services
(501) 664-0340, ext. 308
    
Tara W. Little
 Director of Website and Internet Services for Diocese of Little Rock
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
Payroll, Parish Billing, Clergy Welfare Fund, Inc., National Collections, Wire Transfers
     Finance Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 346
    
Dc. Marcelino Luna
 Associate Director
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
Judicial Vicar
Diocesan Tribunal
(501) 664-0340
    
Ines Mahfouz
 Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources Assistant
     Human Resources Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 338
    
Veronica Mendez-Matthey
 Office Assistant
Office Assistant
     Diocesan Tribunal
(501) 664-0340, ext. 339
    
Courtney Menz
Office Assistant
     Respect Life Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 393
    
Megan E. Moore
 Office Administrator
Office Administrator
Catholic Charities of Arkansas
Office Administrator
Catholic Relief Services
(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
Minister to Religious
Diocese of Little Rock
(501) 664-0340, ext. 309
    
Tim Nutt
 Diocesan Archivist
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
    
Eduardo Peralta-Chirinos
 Maintenance and Grounds Specialist
Maintenance and Grounds Specialist
     St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext 325, 390
    
Catherine Phillips
 Director
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
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
Director
     Prison Ministry
(501) 664-0340, ext. 336
    
Elizabeth Reha
 Director
Director
     Family Life Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 373
    
Paola Ricaurte
 Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Minister to Deacons
St. John Catholic Center
(501) 664-0340, ext. 325
    
Dc. Marc Rios
 Fitzgerald Hall Resident Manager
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
Immigration Specialist
     Catholic Immigration Services - Little Rock
(501) 664-0340
    
Josh Salman
Director
Catholic Campus Ministry Office
Catholic Youth Ministry Office
(501) 664-0340, ext. 333
    
Siegrid Schaeuffler
Also known as: "Elizabeth"
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.
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
     Office of the Bishop
(501) 664-0340
    
Fr. Jason Tyler, STL
 Director
Director
     Continuing Education of the Clergy
(501) 664-0340
    
Fr. Daniel Velasco
 Director
Director
     School of Spiritual Direction
(501) 664-0340
    
Maria Velazquez
 Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant
     Office of the Bishop
(501) 664-0340
    
Dc. Mark Verkamp
 English Assistant to the Director
English Assistant to the Director
Diaconate Formation Office
(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
    
Fr. Jack Vu
 Assistant Director
Assistant Director
     Vocations and Seminarians Office
(501) 664-0340
    
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
Associate Editor
     Arkansas Catholic
(501) 664-0340, ext. 370 or (501) 664-0125