Team, teens to apply for Búsqueda #42

Published: July 28, 2017

Applications are now being accepted for the team to lead Búsqueda #42. Download and return the application form with fee to the address provided by Aug. 19. Team members are required to attend a team retreat in September and planning meetings in October and November. Búsqueda #42 will be held Dec. 1-3 at the Vincentian Lay Mission Center in North Little Rock. Búsqueda #42 will include Mass, talks, videos, music, skits, prayer, small group discussion and more. The cost is $95 per person, which includes lodging, food, materials and t-shirt. Youth who wish to attend this weekend More

Diocese's oldest priest dies July 19

Published: July 21, 2017

"With faith in eternal life I announce the death of my uncle and our brother priest, Monsignor Bernard G. Malone. Msgr. Malone, aged 93, died on July 19 at Parkway Village, Little Rock where he has resided since January. At the time of his death he was the oldest priest of the diocese, and first in seniority, having served 67 years of priestly ministry. Born in Philadelphia in 1924, he was a part of the great influx of priests from Philadelphia to Little Rock in the 1900’s. Ordained to the sacred priesthood on June 3, 1950, his assignments included associate pastor in Blytheville, St. Patrick, North Little Rock More

Enrich spiritual life through theology

Published: July 10, 2017

Little Rock Theology Institute is a three-year academic program for adults wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith. Students may attend for personal enrichment, catechist certification or to earn a bachelor's degree in theology.  The classes, which are offered monthly from September to June, are taught by diocesan staff and professors from various Catholic colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Participants meet on Fridays from 7-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. For details about the cost, list of classes More