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Bishop discloses credibly accused clergy
Published: Monday, September 10, 2018
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement, Sept. 10, 2018, disclosing the names of clergy who at some time served in Arkansas and who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse. "To the people of the Diocese of Little Rock: In the wake of the recent scandals in the Church, I have decided to provide an accounting of cases here in Arkansas and how these allegations have been handled locally — because it is simply the right thing to do. This list is being published in the interest of transparency and to bring the truth into the light. It is my hope that these disclosures ..." ... More
Professional Day to be held Sept. 28
Published: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
The 82nd annual Arkansas Catholic Schools Professional Day will be held Friday, Sept. 28 at Christ the King School in Little Rock for Catholic school principals and teachers in Arkansas. This year's theme is: “Come and See.” Msgr. Francis Malone, diocesan chancellor for ecclesial affairs and pastor of Christ the King Church, will begin the program by celebrating Mass for participants at 9 a.m. Sister Patricia McCormack, IHM, of Formative Support Services in Philadelphia, will be the featured speaker. This international consultant, speaker and doctor ... More
New workshop for Catholic communicators
Published: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
The Diocese of Little Rock Communications Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock for Catholic communicators in parishes, schools and religious orders across Arkansas. This new event is sponsored by Arkansas Catholic and the Catholic Schools Office. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include workshops, lunch and Mass. Workshops will focus on: how to snap better photos with your phone; website best practices; why you need social media videos; how to expand Spanish content; improved communications in parishes ... More
St. Andrew classes to be in parish near you
Published: Friday, August 31, 2018
Classes in the St. Andrew School of Evangelization began in August and run through December to help participants go out into the world and proclaim the Good News. This program is offered on the parish level and is available to children 4-12, youth 13-17 and adults 18 and older. See our Calendar of Events to find details on courses, dates and locations. A diocesan team trains parish leaders to teach the courses in their own parishes in English and Spanish. Parishes in Rogers, Danville, Dardanelle, Conway, Little Rock, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Warren, El Dorado ... More
High school youth rally to be held Oct. 14
Published: Wednesday, August 29, 2018
The Diocese of Little Rock will host its one-day Senior High Youth Rally Sunday, Oct. 14 at Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock. This year’s theme, "Love Transforms Truth," which is based on John 8:11 will be presented by Katie Prejean McGrady. She is an international speaker and author of "Room 24: Adventures of a New Evangelist" and "Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus." The event, which will also include praise and worship, lunch and Mass, is open to all high school students in grades 9-12. The cost is $30 a person. Scholarships are available. ... More
Workshops to form intentional disciples
Published: Monday, August 27, 2018
The Faith Formation Office has begun a new partnership with the Catherine of Siena Institute to offer workshops designed to build up faith and practice in Catholics as part of the new evangelization. These workshop are being offered from September 2018 through April 2019 across the Diocese of Little Rock. Called and Gifted workshops aim to help participants discover their own charisms. A charism is gift from God to help share his mission. It is different from a natural talent that could be used selfishly. A charism is directly tied to God’s mission for you and bears ... More
$500,000 raised for seminarian education
Published: Friday, August 24, 2018
Four Taste of Faith dinners were held in Arkansas this summer that raised nearly $500,000 for seminarian education in the Diocese of Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, Msgr. Scott Friend, VG, and diocesan vocations director, other priests and many seminarians attended these events held in Hot Springs Village, Mountain Home, Bentonville and Little Rock. In addition to dinner, these events included musical performances, vocational talks, testimonials and door prizes. St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Mountain Home hosted its first ever Taste of Faith ... More
Dedicate a weekend to your marriage
Published: Friday, August 24, 2018
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends will be held Sept. 21-23 at Coury House Retreat Center on the grounds of Subiaco Abbey and Oct. 26-28 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center in Memphis. Space is limited. Married couples with good marriages are encouraged to apply. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is required. Apply online. For more information, call Ben and Leah Brewer at (501) 733-1235 or e-mail apply@arkansaswwme.org. Encuentro Matrimonial, the Spanish-language version of this program, will be held Oct. 12-14 ... More
