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Six earn theology degrees in Little Rock
Six Catholics in Arkansas earned bachelor’s degrees in theology from St. Gregory University in Shawnee, Okla., during a Mass at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock Sept. 12. They participated in classes through Little Rock Theology Institute.... More
Senior Youth Rally to focus on service
The annual Senior Youth Rally will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 at Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock. All youth in grades 9-12 are invited to attend. Featured speaker Rich Curran will discuss the theme: "We are One in His Service." In addition to his talk, this event will include praise and worship, a service project, lunch and Mass. The cost is $30 per person. Scholarships are available. To apply, download and return the registration form. The deadline to register is Sept. 28. Register through your parish to attend. Download and return the registration form to diocesan Catholic Youth Ministry Office. For more information, contact Tricia Gentry at (501) 664-0340, ext. 418. Catholic Youth Ministry responds to needs ... More
Catechetical Sunday to focus on dignity
Catechetical Sunday will be celebrated Sept. 20 in Catholic parishes across the United States. On this day, parish religion and Catholic school teachers are commissioned to share their ministry for the 2015-2016 school year. In addition, a special collection will be taken up to support catechetical ministry. Half of the collection remains in the parish, while the other half donated in Arkansas parishes, goes to support catechetical ministry across the Diocese of Little Rock. This year's theme is: "Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person." It is based on Genesis 1:26-27, which tells us that every person is created in God's image and likeness. "It also reminds us that we the baptized may need to actively support and protect others from all sorts of harm, cherishing human life from the moment ... More
Bishop addresses Planned Parenthood
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following statement about the recent release of a series of videos of Planned Parenthood staff on Aug. 6, 2015. Pope Francis has repeatedly described abortion as the product of a "widespread mentality of profit, the throwaway culture, which has today enslaved the hearts and minds of so many." Over the last few weeks we have been scandalized by a series of videos which reveal the extent to which this mentality governs the actions of Planned Parenthood in the United States, but it is worth noting that this inhumane behavior is not limited to that organization. Indeed, although other abortion facilities may not all harvest fetal organs and tissues for further study ... More
Disaster training conference to be Nov. 2-6
Catholic Charities USA will host its national Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE) at the Arkansas 4H Conference Center in west Little Rock Nov 2-6. AIDE is an annual training program that equips the Catholic Charities network, diocesan and parish staffs and partner agencies such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Knights of Columbus, for their roles in disaster preparedness and response. See schedule or register online. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for parishes in our diocese to take advantage of cutting edge instruction,” said Patrick Gallaher, executive director of Catholic Charities of Arkansas. AIDE is a hands-on conference providing instruction on preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation training. The goal of the conference is to make parishes more resilient in the face of catastrophes. ... More
Pope Francis to visit U.S. in September
Pope Francis will make his first visit as pope to the United States Sept. 22-27. The Holy Father will go to Washington, D.C., Sept. 22-24, to meet with President Obama and address a joint session of Congress. From Sept. 24-26 he will visit New York City to address the United Nations General Assembly and take part in a multi-religious service at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center. He will close his visit by attending the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia from Sept. 26-27. To learn more, see the complete schedule for his visit or visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The World Meeting of Families was created by St. Pope John Paul II in 1994. It is held every three years and sponsored by the Holy See’s Pontifical Council for the Family. ... More
Apply for women's EPJ team by Aug. 8
The diocesan Hispanic Ministry Office will sponsor an Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil (Encounters of Youth Promotion) weekend for young women ages 18-25 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. The cost is $110 per person. The deadline to register is Oct. 10. To attend, download and return the registration form. To apply for the retreat team, download and return the team application by Aug. 8. For more information, contact Rocio Montes in the Hispanic Ministry Office at (501) 664-0340, ext. 364. Modeled after Cursillo and presented in Spanish, this Catholic movement was developed to teach young adults to evangelize their peers to accept the Gospel, live their vocation and take on leadership roles in Christian groups in their communities. ... More
Scholarships available for pro-life camp
Scholarships are available for Catholic students to attend Camp Joshua at Crossheirs Retreat Center in Humphrey. This pro-life camp is open to youth 14 to 19 years old and is sponsored by Arkansas Right to Life. The $100 fee includes meals, accommodations, materials and T-shirt. To apply for a scholarship, call Liz Tingquist in the diocese’s Catholic Youth Ministry Office at (501) 664-0340, ext. 333. To register for the camp, visit the website. Camp Joshua is a three-day pro-life camp designed to teach students how to be effective pro-life leaders. It will be held July 28-30, and will include informative workshops ... More
