Father John Oswald, 90, died June 10

Father John Connell, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Little Rock, released the following letter regarding the death of Father John Oswald on Thursday, June 11, 2026. "Dear Priests, Deacons, and Diocesan Employees: With faith and hope in the promise of eternal life in Christ Jesus, I announce the death of Father John Oscar Oswald. Father John died peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was 90 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, including Msgr. Richard Oswald. He is survived by a sister More

Feast of Corpus Christi is June 7

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally referred to by its Latin name, "Corpus Christi", is the feast day that highlights the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. This year it is celebrated June 7. The word "Eucharist" means "thanksgiving." It comes from the Greek "eucharistein" and "eulogein," which "recalls the Jewish blessings that proclaim — especially during a meal — God's works: creation, redemption and sanctification." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1328) On the night before he died, Jesus shared one More

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