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Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
2024 Diocesan Respect Life Mass is Oct. 6
Published: September 18, 2024
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate a bilingual, Respect Life Mass at 1 p.m. at St. Edward Church in Little Rock on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6. All are invited to attend this Mass and other events on this day of prayer to kick-off Respect Life Month in the Diocese of Little Rock.
The day begins with eucharistic adoration and a rosary for life at 11:20 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. A eucharistic procession for life follows at noon from the Cathedral to the Shrine of Divine Mercy at St. Edward Church, about half a mile away.
After the 1 p.m. Mass, tacos will be served, at no charge, at 2 p.m. in St. Edward's parish center. A holy hour for life follows at 3 p.m. at the shrine. Confessions will be heard at 11:20 -11:50 a.m. at the Cathedral and 3 - 4 p.m. at St. Edward Church.
These events are sponsored by the diocese's Respect Life Office. For more information, email Catherine Phillips, respect life director, or call her at (501) 664-0340, ext. 326.
Each October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, which is a time to inspire and encourage individuals and parish communities to engage in a program of pro-life activity that protects, accompanies and supports the life and dignity of every person, especially the most vulnerable among us. Learn more about Respect Life Month.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) assists parishes, schools and other ministries in helping Catholics understand, value and become engaged with building a culture that cherishes every human life through its annual Respect Life Program, which is a year-round, nationwide effort that kicks off each year on Respect Life Sunday.
Resources include the Respect Life Novena, which is available for download or sign up to receive it via email from Oct. 22-30. Each day of the novena features a different pro-life prayer intention accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.
