Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced these pastoral appointments.
Effective June 17
- Rev. Henry Mischkowiuski relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Barling and Sts. Sabina and Mary Church in Jenny Lind to become senior priest in St. Mary Church in Mountain View.
- Rev. John McDougal relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Boniface Church in Fort Smith to become pastor of Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Barling and Sts. Sabina and Mary Church in Jenny Lind.
- Rev. Jason Sharbaugh relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers and as administrator of St. John the Evangelist Church in Huntsville to become pastor of St. Boniface Church in Fort Smith.
- Msgr. David LeSieur appointed pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church in Huntsville. This is in addition to his responsibilities as pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers.
- Rev. Alejandro Puello relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Raphael Church in Springdale to become associate pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers, and St. John the Evangelist Church in Huntsville.
- Deacon Juan Guido, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 17, appointed associate pastor of St. Raphael Church in Springdale.
- Rev. Juan Manjarrez relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers to attend summer studies at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
- Deacon Charles “Rick” Hobbs, III, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 17, appointed associate pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers and St. John the Evangelist Church in Huntsville.
- Rev. James Melnick appointed to the Spanish language ministry at St. John Church in Russellville. This is in addition to his responsibilities as pastor of St. Augustine Church in Dardanelle and St. Andrew Church in Danville.
- Rev. Joseph Archibong relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Joseph Church in Conway to become associate pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Jonesboro and chaplain at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
- Deacon Robert Cigainero, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 17, appointed associate pastor of St. Joseph Church in Conway.
Effective Aug. 5
- Rev. Aaron Pirrera, OSB, relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Scholastica Church in New Blaine. He remains pastor of St. Benedict Church in Subiaco.
- Rev. Gregory A. Pilcher, OSB, relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of Holy Redeemer Church in El Dorado to become pastor of St. Scholastica Church in New Blaine.
- Rev. Tony Robbins relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Luke Church in Warren. He remains pastor of St. Louis Church in Camden and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Magnolia.
- Rev. Edward D’Almeida relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Barbara Church in De Queen and St. Juan Diego Church in Wickes to become pastor of Holy Redeemer Church in El Dorado and St. Luke Church in Warren.
- Rev. Juan Manjarrez appointed administrator of St. Barbara Church in De Queen and St. Juan Diego Church in Wickes.
