Ministry for abuse victims to begin

The Diocese of Little Rock is organizing a chapter of the Maria Goretti Network (MGN), a ministry for those who have been abused, their families, and those who support their recovery. It was named after St. Maria Goretti, the patron saint of abused children and rape victims. Alessandro Serenelli tried to rape her when she was 11 years old. He then stabbed her 14 times and fled. Before she died from her injuries in 1902, she forgave him. While he was in prison, Maria appeared to him in a dream, which led to his conversion. St. Maria was canonized in 1950. More

St. Andrew classes offered across state

A New Life course for the St. Andrew School of Evangelization will be held Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. This Catholic evangelization program for Spanish-speaking youth is designed to help teach participants how to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News. The cost is $60 per person and that includes meals and lodging. Complete the registration form and mail the $30 deposit (non-refundable) to the Office of Faith Formation. The St. Andrew School of Evangelization is named after the Apostle Andrew because of his example More

Catholic students back at school

More than 6,600 Catholic school students returned to the classroom this month in Arkansas. There are 26 Catholic schools, including the newest school in northwest Arkansas, Ozark Catholic Academy, which opened in 2018. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Little Rock range from preschool to high school in 18 cities statewide. The staffs of these schools have been preparing for the new school year for weeks, especially the principals. They attended a special retreat in July at Subiaco Abbey to enjoy fellowship, get updates from the Catholic Schools Office and prepare themselves More