Bishop issues clergy changes May 22

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, May 22, 2026, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective April 29: Father John Paul Hartnedy, associate pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith, replacing Father Savio Arokia, who will transfer to the Diocese of Shreveport July 1. Effective July 1: Deacon Marcelino Vázquez, administrator of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Lincoln. Father Jason Tyler remains pastor and Father Martin Dara associate pastor; Father Paul F. Worm, state chaplain for the Knights of Columbus, replacing More

Augustine: You see Trinity if you see love

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity is celebrated each year the week after Pentecost. God has revealed himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He is three, distinct persons in one God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church tell us this revelation is the central mystery of the Christian faith and life. But how can God be Father, Son and Holy Spirit and still be one God? This may sound overwhelming and difficult to understand because it is. In his 2019 homily in Vatican News, Father Antony Kadavil told a story of how St. Augustine tried to understand the great mystery of the Trinity. More

Father Norman McFall, 69, died May 18

"With faith in the promise of eternal life in our Lord Jesus Christ, I share with you the sad news that Father Norman McFall died today, May 18, 2026, after suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He passed away surrounded by his wife, Laura, and other family members and friends. ... Father Norm McFall was born in Florence, Ala., on Feb. 11, 1957, and was ordained a priest on May 28, 2016, by Bishop Anthony B. Taylor. His first assignment was in Fort Smith where he served as associate pastor for Hispanic ministry at Christ the King" More