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Father Rother to be beatified on Sept. 23
Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes in Rome, will celebrate the rite of beatification for Venerable Servant of God Father Stanley Rother at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 23. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will be concelebrating this historic Mass for the first American-born martyr. All are invited to attend. Admission is free. No tickets are required. Doors open at 8 a.m. Follow event on Facebook for latest details. Pope Francis recognized Father Rother’s martyrdom last December, ... More
LRSS awards scholarships to students
Little Rock Scripture Study recently awarded three, $1,000 scholarships to the following people who are completing their lay ministry studies: Heather Crouch is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in theology from St. Gregory's University in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She coordinates the young adult group at St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Mountain Home, as well as offers a support group for those in the parish with depression or other emotional needs; Megan Mayeux is also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in theology ... More
Trinity is central mystery of Christian faith
This year, the Most Holy Trinity is celebrated Sunday, June 11. It highlights our Triune God; three Persons in one: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. "The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them. It is the most fundamental and essential teaching in the 'hierarchy of the truths of faith'. The whole history of salvation is identical with the history of the way ... More
Catholic Charities assisting flood victims
In late April, a slow moving storm system brought significant rain to Oklahoma and areas along the border of Arkansas and Missouri. Rains were a constant downpour, filling the hill creeks and upcountry rivers. The tributaries emptied into area rivers in northeast Arkansas bringing them to unprecedented flood levels. It is considered a major flood when the Black River, for example, crests at 25 feet. This year's historic crest was 28.95 feet. An evacuation order was issued May 1 for areas on the east bank of the Black River in Pocahontas. Parishioners from St. Paul Church volunteered, ... More
CCA responding to needs of immigrants
In 2017, immigrant families face a sudden decrease in opportunities to reunite their families and integrate into American society. In Arkansas, Catholic Charities Immigration Services is the agency where thousands of immigrants turn for legal advice and representation. Demand for immigration services has skyrocketed with the new expanded threats of arrest and deportation of immigrants who have committed no crime. Catholic Charities Immigration Services in Springdale significantly expanded service capacity in the last two years, adding a volunteer immigration attorney and four accredited representatives ... More
Reunions answer questions for adoptees
Antje Harris, LSW, director of Catholic Adoption Services, recently got a wonderful surprise when she attended a workshop about spirituality in the workplace led by Don Streit. One of the attendees was a young woman named Hannah whom Harris had helped place for adoption 26 years ago with Kathy and Ray Allen. There were warm hugs and big smiles — and the joy of knowing that Hannah was doing so well. The prayer with every adoption is that a child will be healthy, happy, able to meet their highest potential and, most of all, know how loved they are. ... More
Pentecost instituted age of the Church
Pentecost concludes the Easter Season, which leads into Ordinary Time. It is considered the birthday of the Church, for it was on this day, that the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and filled them with the gifts they needed to lead the Church. This event took place 10 days after Jesus ascended into heaven and promised the coming of the Advocate. This year, Pentecost Sunday is celebrated June 4. "When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled ... More
Bishop responds to proposed budget cuts
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement regarding the proposed budget cuts, and the affects they would have on the poor and vulnerable overseas on Friday, May 26, 2017. Based on the teaching of Jesus to care for “the least among us,” the Catholic Church proclaims a consistent ethic of life in which we are to protect human life and human dignity from the first moment of conception to natural death and every stage in between. This ethic of life is not limited by a person’s age, physical or mental condition, ... More
