upon his return to oklahoma, taylor was named the vicar for ministries of the archdiocese. he was responsible for ministry to priests and, for a number of years, was also responsible for the permanent diaconate program. he had specific responsibility for the orientation and oversight of the international priests serving in oklahoma, for the newly ordained in their first year of ministry and new pastors in their first year as pastors. he remained the vicar for ministries for 20 years, until being named bishop of little rock.