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Miskin to be ordained to diaconate May 23
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the diaconate ordination Mass of Jon Miskin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at Christ the King Church in Little Rock. Being ordained a transitional deacon is a major step toward priestly ordination. A reception will follow the Mass. All are invited to attend. Guests are also welcome to attend a holy hour for Miskin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at Christ the King. During eucharistic adoration and vespers, prayers will be offered for him and an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Miskin, 25, is the son of Michael John ... More
CPJ to train leaders in parish youth ministry
The diocesan Hispanic Ministry Office is sponsoring a training program to lead parish youth ministry through its Curso de Formacion en Pastoral Juvenil (CPJ). This eight-course training program, presented in Spanish, is certificated by the Institute for Faith and Life. It is open to youth and single young adults ages 16 and older and will be offered at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock from July to October and at St. Augustine Church in Dardanelle from August to November. Each course is held from 8 a.m. Saturdays to 5:30 p.m. Sundays and focuses on topics such as introduction to youth ... More
Deacons to be honored for years of service
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate a Mass to honor deacons celebrating 25 years of service to the Diocese of Little Rock on Tuesday, April 24 at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. All are invited to attend. The following deacons will be celebrated: Deacons Bill Brandon of Blytheville, Al Genna of Bella Vista, Joe Harrison of Hot Springs, Elton Harrison of Pine Bluff (retired), Clarence Leis of Rogers (retired), Chuck Marino of Springdale, Bo McAllister and Bill Wrape (retired), both of Little Rock, John Serio of Ruston, La. and Bob Morris of Heber Springs (retired). ... More
Apply for LRSS scholarship by May 25
Each year, Little Rock Scripture Study offers its Scholarship for Studies Preparing for Lay Ministry to support Arkansas Catholic parishioners who are pursuing an undergraduate- or graduate-level degree in fields such as theology, Scripture, sacred music, canon law, liturgy, pastoral administration, youth ministry or religious education. The scholarship is valued at $1,000. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 25. For detailed information and application, please contact Cackie Upchurch, director of Little Rock Scripture Study, at (501) 664-6102. ... More
Diocese may celebrate Rother feast day
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor received approval from the Vatican to celebrate an optional memorial for Blessed Stanley Rother in the Diocese of Little Rock. All Catholic parishes in Arkansas may celebrate this feast day on July 28 unless a celebration of higher precedence falls on that day, such as a Sunday. Blessed Rother, who was beatified in Oklahoma City last September, was murdered July 28, 1981 in Guatemala. He has been recognized as the first American-born martyr. The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments approved the new feast ... More
Bishop announces pastoral appointments
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments for the Diocese of Little Rock on Friday, April 6, 2018. Effective May 31: Rev. Pius Ajunwa Iwu, relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith and Our Lady of the Ozarks Shrine in Winslow to become senior priest and reside at Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith. Effective June 13: Dc. Patrick R. Friend, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 26, appointed chaplain at Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock, with residence in the House ... More
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated April 8
This year, Divine Mercy Sunday is April 8. The celebration of Christ's resurrection continues with this feast, which recognizes that God's love and mercy endure forever and overcome any sin that separates us from him. In the 1930s, Jesus appeared to St. Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun, and directed her to promote his divine mercy worldwide. St. John Paul II canonized St. Faustina on May 1, 2000. Five days later the Vatican decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter would henceforth be known as Divine Mercy Sunday. ... More
Help Arkansas Catholic reach millennials
Arkansas Catholic is launching its biannual Guardian Angel membership drive this week. Since 2010 the Diocese of Little Rock newspaper has appealed to readers to donate to several special projects, including digitizing back issues and investing in technology to reach younger Catholics. While any donation is appreciated, the membership levels are: Angel, a one-time gift of $60 or a recurring gift of $5 a month; Archangel, a one-time gift of $120 a year or a recurring gift of $10 a month; and Evangelist, a one-time gift of $300 a year or a recurring gift of $25 a month. ... More
