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Outreach lives out the Gospel in parishes
Parish outreach for Catholic Charities of Arkansas works with parish-based ministries to provide ways to live out the Church’s social teachings. At the helm is Sister Iliana Aponte, DC, parish outreach liaison for Catholic Charities. Sister Iliana’s ministry is rooted in the Gospel and Catholic social teaching, which calls all people to recognize the fundamental dignity of every human life from conception to natural death. She is a member of the Daughters of Charity and a licensed social worker. Her work with parishes centers on developing ministries ... More
New catechist training online, enroll now
The Faith Formation Office recently created a new process for adults who teach the Catholic faith in Arkansas parishes and schools to become certified as a catechist. The 20-lesson, free online program offers video instruction presented by Arkansas priests, religious and laity at Learn.DOLR.org. When completed, the Diocese of Little Rock Catechist Certification Course provides basic certification for one academic year to Catholic school teachers, directors of religious education, catechists, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults coordinators and team members, parish ... More
Faith Community Nursing training available
Catholic Charities of Arkansas (CCA) is hosting a four-day Faith Community Nursing Foundations Course this spring at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. It is open to licensed, registered nurses who want to practice holistic health for individuals and the community using nursing knowledge combined with spiritual care. The four-day course will be held April 21-22 and May 5-6 in the Biltz Room in Morris Hall. Catholic parishes that want to start a faith community nursing ministry are encouraged to send at least one representative to the training. Attendance at all four sessions ... More
Bishop issues pastoral changes March 13
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, March 13, 2023, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective May 29: Msgr. Jack D. Harris appointed from pastor to associate pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton and St. Elizabeth Church in Oppelo. He remains pastor of St. Joseph Church in Center Ridge and minister of Catholic Campus Ministry in Conway; Rev. Stephen Hart appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton and St. Elizabeth Church in Oppelo. He is relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Lake Village, Holy Cross ... More
Diocese releases annual audit report
Every February, Arkansas Catholic publishes the Diocese of Little Rock’s financial report to give readers information and insight into the diocese’s financial status. The audit covers the financial reports from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. In his letter that accompanies the report, Bishop Anthony Taylor wrote, "Most of our income comes from donations, program fees, bequests, parish assessments, grants and earnings from investments. Catholics all across our state support us to ensure the diocese is financially sound. Without this money, we would be unable to operate ... More
Penance readily available during Lent
The sacrament of reconciliation is readily available during Lent for Catholics in the Diocese of Little Rock. In addition to regular confession times, some parishes will host penance services through March 30. Reconciliation gives Catholics the opportunity for spiritual renewal within the Christian life. The Lenten penance services (not including each parish’s regular confession times) are scheduled as follows: Barling: Sacred Heart of Mary, Feb. 28, 6 p.m.; Bella Vista: St. Bernard, March 1, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Benton: Our Lady of Fatima, March 16, 6 p.m.; Berryville: St. Anne, March 8, 5 p.m. ... More
Pastoral appointments announced Feb. 15
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, Feb. 15, 2023, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective April 1: Rev. Nazarus Maduba appointed associate pastor of St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Mountain Home. He is relieved of his responsibilities as administrator of St. Mary Church in Paragould and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Walnut Ridge; Rev. Aby Abraham, IMS, a priest of the Indian Missionary Society, returning to Arkansas to resume pastorate at St. Mary Church in Paragould and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Walnut Ridge. ... More
Four rites of election to be held in 2023
The Church experiences great joy in welcoming new catechumens and candidates at the Easter Vigil. A part of this process is the yearly Rite of Election, which takes place the first two weeks of Lent. During the Rite of Election, the bishop declares catechumens ready to receive the sacraments of initiation, which are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. Through this process, they become known as the “elect.” At the same time, he calls candidates to continuing conversion as they prepare to be confirmed and receive first Communion. Catechumens are those who ... More
