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Arkansans attend V Encuentro Nacional
Nine delegates from the Diocese of Little Rock attended V Encuentro Nacional (Fifth National Encounter) Sept. 20-23 in Grapevine, Texas. They were: Bishop Anthony B. Taylor; Msgr. Scott Friend, VG, and diocesan vocations director; Sister Norma Edith Muñoz, MCP, diocesan director of Hispanic ministry; Deacon Arturo Castrejón of Rogers; and four lay delegates, Paola Salgado of St. John Church in Russellville; Jonathan Ramírez, Hispanic ministry and technology coordinator at St. Raphael Church in Springdale; Kimberly Colula of Our Lady of Guadalupe ... More
Respect Life Month: Every life is cherished
The Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month each October to proclaim the immeasurable value of every person from conception to natural death. Catholics in Arkansas take part in events throughout the month, including Life Chain and 40 Days for Life, to put their faith into prayer and action. The 31st annual Life Chain Sunday will be held Oct. 7. It is always held on the first Sunday of October. Life Chain brings people together in a "peaceful and prayerful public witness" to form a line on sidewalks in cities across the United States and Canada. ... More
Religious jubilarians to be honored Sept. 29
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate a Mass to honor religious jubilarians at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church in Little Rock. The following men and women religious marking special anniversaries in religious life: Sister Laurene Favre, RSM — 85 years; Sister Agatha Knittig, OSB — 75 years; Sister Adrian Wewers, OSB, and Sister Ann Wiedemer, OCD — 70 years; Sister Jeanette Bayer, OSB, and Sister Lillian Marie Reiter, OSB — 60 years; Sister Norma Muñoz, MCP, and Sister María Elena, MCP — 50 years; and Sister Kimberly Rose Prohaska, OSB ... More
62 accepted as candidates for diaconate
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor accepted 62 men to candidacy for ordination during a special Mass Sept. 8 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. These candidates make up the Diocese of Little Rock permanent diaconate formation class of 2022. Previously called aspirants, these candidates have completed their first year of a five-year formation program. The first year focused on human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation. Now as candidates these men will begin their theology studies. The 44 English-speaking candidates and their wives take classes at St. John Catholic Center ... More
Bishop discloses credibly accused clergy
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement, Sept. 10, 2018, disclosing the names of clergy who at some time served in Arkansas and who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse. "To the people of the Diocese of Little Rock: In the wake of the recent scandals in the Church, I have decided to provide an accounting of cases here in Arkansas and how these allegations have been handled locally — because it is simply the right thing to do. This list is being published in the interest of transparency and to bring the truth into the light. It is my hope that these disclosures ..." ... More
Professional Day to be held Sept. 28
The 82nd annual Arkansas Catholic Schools Professional Day will be held Friday, Sept. 28 at Christ the King School in Little Rock for Catholic school principals and teachers in Arkansas. This year's theme is: “Come and See.” Msgr. Francis Malone, diocesan chancellor for ecclesial affairs and pastor of Christ the King Church, will begin the program by celebrating Mass for participants at 9 a.m. Sister Patricia McCormack, IHM, of Formative Support Services in Philadelphia, will be the featured speaker. This international consultant, speaker and doctor ... More
New workshop for Catholic communicators
The Diocese of Little Rock Communications Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock for Catholic communicators in parishes, schools and religious orders across Arkansas. This new event is sponsored by Arkansas Catholic and the Catholic Schools Office. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include workshops, lunch and Mass. Workshops will focus on: how to snap better photos with your phone; website best practices; why you need social media videos; how to expand Spanish content; improved communications in parishes ... More
St. Andrew classes to be in parish near you
Classes in the St. Andrew School of Evangelization began in August and run through December to help participants go out into the world and proclaim the Good News. This program is offered on the parish level and is available to children 4-12, youth 13-17 and adults 18 and older. See our Calendar of Events to find details on courses, dates and locations. A diocesan team trains parish leaders to teach the courses in their own parishes in English and Spanish. Parishes in Rogers, Danville, Dardanelle, Conway, Little Rock, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Warren, El Dorado ... More
