Diocesan offices to be closed Jan. 28

The offices of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock will remain closed to the public Wednesday, Jan. 28 because of hazardous road conditions and residual ice from the weekend winter storm. The Inclement Weather Policy remains 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. More

Bishop addresses polarization in U.S.

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued this statement Jan. 24, 2026, on polarization and partisanship in today's world. "My grandfather lost 20 first cousins in the Holocaust, and so I admittedly tend to view troubling things in today’s world through the lens of 1930s Germany. Lest anyone dismiss the remainder of my statement as hyperbolic, I want to be clear that the current times are not identical, and Trump is no Hitler. But the moral decline of our country is real. And we are doomed to repeat failures of the past if we are not willing to remember them and learn from them. Polarization More

Bishop addresses winter storm warning

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following statement, Jan. 22, 2026, to pastors and parish administrators regarding the winter storm forecasted to hit Arkansas this weekend. "In view of the dangerous storm forecast for this weekend, let me remind you that no one is obligated to attend Mass when it is too dangerous to do so.  In such cases the Sunday Mass obligation is lifted automatically. Those who are unable to attend Mass safely — whether due to a storm, or any other reason — should find another way to honor the sabbath, perhaps praying a family rosary More