12 Spiritual Directors Certified in 2026

After three years of formation, 12 people were certified as spiritual directors in May through the School of Spiritual Direction for the Diocese of Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrated a special Mass May 17 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock for the students, their families and other program participants. Six laywomen and six deacons from across Arkansas make up the newly certified. They are: Benton, Our Lady of Fatima Church: Taffy Council; Conway, St. Joseph Church: Yolanda Berumen, Nancy Unverferth and Molly Walchuk; Fort Smith, Immaculate More

Father John Oswald, 90, died June 10

Father John Connell, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Little Rock, released the following letter regarding the death of Father John Oswald on Thursday, June 11, 2026. "Dear Priests, Deacons, and Diocesan Employees: With faith and hope in the promise of eternal life in Christ Jesus, I announce the death of Father John Oscar Oswald. Father John died peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was 90 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, including Msgr. Richard Oswald. He is survived by a sister More

Feast of Corpus Christi is June 7

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally referred to by its Latin name, "Corpus Christi", is the feast day that highlights the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. This year it is celebrated June 7. The word "Eucharist" means "thanksgiving." It comes from the Greek "eucharistein" and "eulogein," which "recalls the Jewish blessings that proclaim — especially during a meal — God's works: creation, redemption and sanctification." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1328) On the night before he died, Jesus shared one More