Diocesan Boards/Catholic Organizations

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Building Commission

The Building Commission, at the direction of the bishop, has been given the responsibility to ensure that the proper steps are taken in the planning, design and construction of new or remodeled facilities within the Diocese of Little Rock. The commission is comprised of professionals from the various trades associated with the construction industry and provides for the review process on proposed construction projects. To learn more, go to Building Commission.

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Calix Society of Central Arkansas

The Calix Society of Central Arkansas is a unit of the national Calix Society, which is a Catholic organization that helps alcoholics and their families recover and heal. Attend a meeting, or to learn more, visit the diocesan Alcohol and Drug Ministry.

Diocese of Little Rock
2415 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 960-0421
Fax: (501) 664-9186
E-mail: calix@dolr.org
Website: www.calixsociety.org

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Catholic Business Women

President: Barbara Blaes
56 Bristol Ct.
Little Rock, AR 72211
E-mail: barbblaes@comcast.net

First Vice President: Leslie Shaw
Second Vice President: Teresa Hayden
Secretary: Sharon Eckart
Treasurer: Debbie Krueger
Counselor: Rose Ann Smith

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Catholic Daughters of the Americas State Board

Catholic Daughters of the Americas is a women's organization that participates in the charitable, religious and educational ministries of the Church. To learn more, visit Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

State Officers

State Regent: Trudy Pascale
35 Longmeadow
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone: (870) 329-3798
E-mail: twpascale@yahoo.com

1st Vice Regent: Connie Bautwell
2nd Vice Regent: Doris Thomas
State Secretary: Judi Ostergaard
State Treasurer: Anita Lockwood
State Chaplain: Fr. Joseph Marconi

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Catholic Medical Association

Sts. Cosmas and Damian Guild of Central Arkansas
President: Dr. William R. Collie IV
1201 Military Rd. Ste. 2 PMB 229
Benton, AR 72015
Phone: (501) 205-0412
E-mail: cmacentralar@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/StcosmasanddamainguildArkansas

Vice President: Dr. Daniel Cartaya
Secretary/Treasurer: Sarah J. Collie, RN

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Catholic Young Professionals Service Organization

Catholic Young Professionals Service Organization brings young adults in central Arkansas together to serve the community in the form of service projects. Members volunteer their time and talents in a variety of ways to help those in need, which includes coordinating with area social service agencies to plan projects.

Coordinator: Diane Mashburn (diane.mashburn@gmail.com)
Facebook Closed Group: www.facebook.com/groups/CatholicYoungProfessionalsLR 

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Christopher Homes of Arkansas

Christopher Homes of Arkansas, Inc. is a housing ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock that provides low-income housing to persons 62 years or older, or persons who are mobility impaired, that is safe, attractive and affordable. To learn more, visit Christopher Homes of Arkansas.

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Diocesan Council for Black Catholics

The Diocesan Council for Black Catholics seeks to educate people in the Diocese of Little Rock to the needs and gifts of the black community for the purpose of inviting more of the black community to be part of the Church.

Bishop’s Liaison: Fr. Warren Harvey
Secretary: Rosalyn Pruitt
1421 E. Second St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Phone: (501) 375-9617
Fax: (501) 375-9617

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Diocesan Council of Religious

The Diocesan Council of Religious reports to the bishop on behalf of the religious in Arkansas, advises the minister for religious, educates clergy and laity on religious life and promotes religious vocations.

Minister for Religious: Sister Mary Clare Bezner, OSB
2500 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 664-0340, ext. 384

Sr. Mary Catherine Breidt, BSC
Sr. Maria Goretti DeAngeli, OSB
Sr. Norma Edith Munoz, MCP
Br. Anthony Pierce, OSB
Fr. Patrick Watikha, AJ
Sr. Maria Christi Cavanaugh, OSB
Sr. Ann Hardcastle, RSM

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Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is an organization of men and women charged with preserving the faith and Christian presence in the Holy Land. To learn more, visit the Vatican.

Diocesan Section Representative: Connie Brown Phillips, LCHS
P.O. Box 1266
Little Rock, AR 72203-1266
Phone:  (501) 680-6919
E-mail: cbphillipslaw@gmail.com
Website: www.eohssouthwest.com

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Knights of Columbus State Board

The Knights of Columbus is a worldwide Catholic men's organization focusing on charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. To learn more, visit the Knights of Columbus.

State Deputy: Roy J. Anderle
3671 Hwy. 8 W.
Mena, AR 71953
Phone: (479) 394-4519
E-mail: rcanderle@att.net

State Chaplain: Fr. Patrick Boland, OSB
Associate State Chaplain: Fr. Alejandro Puello
State Secretary: Alan L. Halman
State Treasurer: Lloyd J. Cambre
State Advocate: Timothy R. Malloy
State Warden: Michael W. Bowman
Past State Deputy: Philip A. Savage

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Healthcare Evangelization Commission

The Healthcare Evangelization Commission was formed at the direction of Bishop Anthony B. Taylor in 2014. Comprised of representatives from the Catholic health care providers in Arkansas, the commission’s purpose is to coordinate and renew the mission of Christ’s healing presence in Arkansas, while respecting and learning from the unique charisms of other Catholic health care providers in the state.

Diocese of Little Rock

Contact: Dc. Matthew Glover, JD, JCL, Chancellor for Canonical Affairs
2500 N. Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 664-0340

Chair: Fr. Jason Tyler, STL
Diocesan Liaisons: Dc. Matthew Glover and Patrick Gallaher

Member Organizations  

Mercy
Daughters of Charity Services
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)
CHRISTUS Health
St. Bernards Medical Center
Catholic Charities of Arkansas

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Ladies of Charity of Arkansas

The motto for the Ladies of Charity is “to serve rather than be served in humility, simplicity and charity." The mission of the local association is to improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged in the state of Arkansas through education, empowerment and evangelization. Local projects reflect the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul by addressing both the corporal and spiritual needs of those being served. To learn more, visit Ladies of Charity of Arkansas.

President: Kristy Eanes
2500 North Tyler St.
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 664-0340, ext. 348
E-mail: lcark@dolr.org
Website: www.lcark.org

Vice President: Louise Joiner
Secretary: Lori Jones
Treasurer: Sharon Shields
Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Toshio Sato, CM
Sister Moderator: Sr. Mary Ann Azar, DC

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Pax Christi of Little Rock

The Little Rock chapter of Pax Christi is part of the Pax Christi USA network. This Catholic peace and justice organization focuses on the spirituality of nonviolence in advocating and providing leadership for disarmament, demilitarization and reconciliation with justice, inclusiveness, economic and interracial justice, human rights and care of creation. Visit our Calendar of Events to see the meeting schedule.

President: Dr. Sherry Simon
415 N. McKinley St., #1040
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 663-5075
E-mail: paxchristilr@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/PaxChristiLittleRock

Board of Directors

President: Dr. Sherry Simon
Vice President: Betty Jo King
Secretary: Marian Paquette
Treasurer: Sherry Martin
Mary Hunt
Sandee Haslauer
Becky Mullican
Jerome Ngundue
Sarah Ngundue
George Simon

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Serra Club of Greater Little Rock

The Serra Club of Greater Little Rock is part of an international organization that exists to foster and affirm vocations to the priesthood and religious life. To learn more, visit Serra Club of Greater Little Rock.

President: Betty Jo King
2402 Gristmill Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72227
Phone: (501) 366-1476
E-mail: King.bettyjo@gmail.com

Vice President of Vocations: Gene France
Vice President of Programs: Andy Rossi
Vice President of Membership: Mary Jo Lewno
Vice President of Communications: Mike Hodapp
Secretary: Yvonne Kremers
Treasurer: Evelyn Hart
Trustees: John Baker, Beth Walter, Bill Wrape
Past President: Tom Devine
Chaplain and Spiritual Director: Fr. Taryn Whittington

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Arkansas

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization that provides emergency assistance for local individuals and families in need. To learn more, visit Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Arkansas.

President: B. Joe Clark
205 SE 3rd St.
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 268-3960
E-mail: bjclark3@cox.net

Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Sarah Clark
Treasurer: Marvin Salinas
Spiritual Adviser: Pam Willis

Board of Directors

Randy Gomez
David Lehren
Nancy Paluck
Marie Morris
Mike Glancy
Janice Massey
Jeanne McDonald
Betty Eccleston

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SVDP Conferences

St. Peter the Fisherman Conference
St. Peter the Fisherman Church 
221 Dyer St.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 424-0926

Mother Teresa Conference
St. Vincent de Paul Church 
1416 W Poplar
Rogers, AR 72758
Phone: (479) 616-1242

St. Albert Conference
St. Albert Church, Heber Springs 
21 Park Road 
Heber Springs, AR 72543 
Phone: (501) 362-8751

Sacred Heart Conference
Blessed Sacrament Church
614 S. Church St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone: (870) 336-0392

St. Michael Conference
St. Michael Church, Cherokee Village
54 South St. Mary's Drive
Hardy, AR 72542
Phone: (870) 856-2543

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St. Anne Conference
St. Anne Church, Berryville and St. Elizabeth Church, Eureka Springs
1844 Hwy 62 West
Berryville, AR 72616
Thrift Store Phone: (870) 423-3572

St. Stephen Benevolent Conference
St. Stephen Church
1300 NE J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 696-9361

Sts. Anne and Joachim Conference
St. Anne Church
6150 Remount Rd.
North Little Rock AR 72118
Phone: (501) 753-3977

St. Anne’s Society
Immaculate Conception, St. Boniface and Christ the King churches
P.O. Box 1866
Fort Smith, AR 72902

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St. Thomas More Society of Arkansas

The St. Thomas More Society is a Catholic organization for attorneys, judges, law professors and others working in the legal profession.

President: Shawn Johnson (shawnjjihnson@outlook.com), (479) 650-0208
Red Mass Chairperson: Connie Brown Phillips (cbphillipslaw@gmail.com), (501) 680-6919
P.O. Box 1426
North Little Rock, AR 72115-1426

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