Give to Christmas collection for priests

The annual Christmas collection is the primary source of income for the Clergy Welfare Fund, which supports 16 senior (retired) and infirm priests of the Diocese of Little Rock. This special collection will be taken up during all Masses at Catholic parishes in Arkansas on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. "Many of these priests continue a life of service by hearing confessions, praying for parishes and congregations and even substituting in parishes for pastors absent due to vacation or illness," wrote Bishop Anthony B. Taylor in a letter to be read at all Christmas Masses. More

Jubilee year closing Mass is Dec. 28

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the closing Mass for the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Diocese of Little Rock at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock at 2 p.m., Dec. 28. Everyone is invited to attend this bilingual Mass and reception to follow in McDonald Hall. The Catholic Church has been celebrating the special jubilee year since Dec. 24, 2024. It concludes worldwide on Jan. 6, 2026. The theme was "Pilgrims of Hope." Millions of pilgrims have traveled in hope to visit the holy sites in Rome throughout the year, including Catholics from the Diocese of Little Rock. More

Las Posadas is an old, Advent tradition

Las Posadas, which means "the inns" or "the shelters" in Spanish, is a 400 year old Advent tradition in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly Mexico. This novena usually takes place from Dec. 16-24 and focuses on the struggle of Mary and Joseph to find shelter when they arrive in Bethlehem. Many Catholic parishes and schools in Arkansas host this novena during Advent. Although some have adapted the tradition for their community, generally, this is how it is practiced. Adults and children take part in an evening procession, with two people dressed as Mary More