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Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, April 14, 2023, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective June 11: Cody Eveld, to be ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 19, assigned to serve as deacon at St. Mary Church in Batesville and St. Cecilia Church in Newport through Aug. 30. Effective July 1: Rev. Jayaraju Sure appointed associate pastor of St. Raphael Church in Springdale. He is relieved of his responsibilities as associate administrator of St. John Church and St. Leo the Great University Parish in Russellville. ... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. to begin the Fifth Grade Vocations Day Wednesday, April 26, for nearly 300 students at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Little Rock. The day will also include workshops led by priests, deacons and religious brothers and sisters, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a tour of the seminarian House of Formation, located on the parish grounds. This day introduces the students to priestly, diaconate and religious vocations for men and women. "We gather fifth grade boys and girls and invite you to consider whether ... More
"We have all been shocked and saddened by the loss of life and property devastation caused by the recent tornadoes and severe weather in central Arkansas, Wynne and other parts of our beloved state. In the face of adversity, Arkansans have banded together to support those who have lost so much. As you know, Good Friday is a day of both fasting (two small meals, one regular meal, with no food/nutrition in between) and abstinence (no meat). Because so many people will be engaged in manual labor this Good Friday as part of tornado relief efforts, and because the obligation ... More
"Friday, March 31 is a day we will remember for a long time. The tornadoes that swept across our state that afternoon and evening left behind a path of destruction that shocked us. Lives were lost that we mourn. Others were injured for whom we pray to the Lord for healing. And there are all the neighborhoods and communities that were crushed in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Cabot and Wynne. Together we face a long recovery process, which is why we will be taking up a collection in all our parishes the weekend of April 15-16 for Catholic Charities ... More
Antje Harris, director of Catholic Adoption Services for more than 36 years, transitioned from working full-time to part-time starting Nov. 1. The agency’s focus is now on providing post-adoption support and assisting with search and reunions for clients who have worked with the agency. Adoptees have a right to their truth and their story, Harris said. “There is often a deep need to know more whether it is expressed or not,” she said. “Some adoptees are concerned that they will hurt their adoptive parents’ feelings by doing a search. Hopefully, the parents ... More
When an Arkansan has a financial setback or emergency, paying for utilities can be a challenge. The Family Assistance Program of Catholic Charities of Arkansas provides short-term help for families facing hardships. The program serves low-income families, the elderly and disabled people who are struggling to pay utility deposits and utility bills. The main goal is to increase self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness. This past December, when the wind chill index fell below zero, many families needed help because they had no heat in their homes. ... More
Parish outreach for Catholic Charities of Arkansas works with parish-based ministries to provide ways to live out the Church’s social teachings. At the helm is Sister Iliana Aponte, DC, parish outreach liaison for Catholic Charities. Sister Iliana’s ministry is rooted in the Gospel and Catholic social teaching, which calls all people to recognize the fundamental dignity of every human life from conception to natural death. She is a member of the Daughters of Charity and a licensed social worker. Her work with parishes centers on developing ministries ... More
More than a year into assisting 22 families from Afghanistan and Syria, the Refugee Resettlement Program in central Arkansas is continuing to help them resolve issues they are dealing with. In the fall of 2021, Catholic Charities of Arkansas welcomed and helped resettle 88 people. Catholic parishes and other Little Rock area churches formed teams of volunteers to sponsor these families. Today, the sponsor teams are still doing the work of helping these Afghan families start a new life in Arkansas. Catholic Charities of Arkansas and the sponsor teams ... More