For the past 10 years, Bishop Anthony B. Taylor has been a vocal advocate for social justice, strengthened vocations in the state and has acted as a humble service for the faithful he serves. In this section, you'll find a timeline that highlights his important moments as bishop, quotes from diocesan leaders and religious about his impact and a Q&A where he answers questions about his ministry in Arkansas.
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor’s 10 years in Arkansas have been marked by an awakening to the importance of vocations, care for immigrants, what it means to be pro-life and the life of Blessed Stanley Rother.
Arkansas Catholic sat down May 16 with the bishop to reflect on major highlights of his ministry in Arkansas.
You have been in Arkansas for 10 years now. What has surprised you most about Arkansas Catholics?
There aren’t things that are surprising More...
On his ordination
“I come to you with much enthusiasm and joy because God sent me to you. If it were up to me, I wouldn’t be here because I would have never dared to hope to receive the privilege of being your bishop. The honor, and, yes, the burden of being a successor of the apostles, endowed and entrusted with the fullness of the sacramental priesthood of Jesus Christ. I know that I will one More...
What is the impact Bishop Andrew B. Taylor has had on the Diocese of Little Rock? Arkansas Catholic reached out to priests and diocesan directors to reflect on what they appreciate most about the past 10 years working with the bishop.
“A bishop has so many roles that the public sees and so many more that are carried out in private or in the day-to-day routine of simply showing up in the office or visiting someone More...
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor has had many notable moments over the past 10 years. Click here to look back on his world travels, milestones and what he's accomplished so far as bishop of the Diocese of Little Rock.
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