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| Pope Francis Memorial Mass 2025
Let us pray for Pope Francis, that God would be merciful to him as he was to us, forgive his sins and welcome him into heaven. And let us pray for the cardinals who will soon be electing a new pope, that the Holy Spirit may help them choose another excellent shepherd to guide the Church in this difficult time. |
| Ash Wednesday 2025
Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return, but also remember that you have been saved by Jesus and to heaven you shall ascend. |
| 25th Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration in Benton
If God knows everything, why do we have to ask him for what we need? |
Celebrate Jubilee Year 2025 in June
As part of the Universal Church's celebration of the Jubilee Year 2025, the Diocese of Little Rock will host two, daylong celebrations in June to include special presentations, lunch, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass celebrated by Bishop Anthony B. Taylor. These bilingual events will begin at 8 a.m. and end with Mass by 5 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested one week prior to the event. It is open to anyone 12 and older. Child care will not be available. All participants will have the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence. More
Bishop issues clergy changes in May
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, May 8, 2025, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective June 18, 2025: Rev. Mayolo Cruz Hernández, FMAP, will not be serving as associate pastor of St. Raphael Church in Springdale, as previously announced; and Rev. Manikyaraju Kotha, appointed associate pastor of St. Raphael Church in Springdale. He is relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, May 19, 2025 More
Bishop to ordain Brackett a priest
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain Deacon Joel Brackett to the priesthood at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. A reception will follow in McDonald Hall. All are invited to attend. A holy hour to pray for Brackett will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 30 at the Cathedral. During this time of eucharistic adoration and vespers, prayers will be offered for him and an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Brackett, 27, is the son of Burke and Kristi Brackett of Rogers. He will celebrate the 10 a.m. English Mass and noon Spanish More
July 21, 2024 - June 8
Year of Going Out On Mission
Dec. 24, 2024 - Jan. 6, 2026
Jubilee Year 2025
May 11 - June 15
St. Mary Church Baby Bottle Campaign in Saint Vincent
| Pope Francis Memorial Mass 2025
Let us pray for Pope Francis, that God would be merciful to him as he was to us, forgive his sins and welcome him into heaven. And let us pray for the cardinals who will soon be electing a new pope, that the Holy Spirit may help them choose another excellent shepherd to guide the Church in this difficult time. |
| Ash Wednesday 2025
Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return, but also remember that you have been saved by Jesus and to heaven you shall ascend. |
| 25th Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration in Benton
If God knows everything, why do we have to ask him for what we need? |
