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Enrich your spiritual life through theology
Published: Monday, 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
Come wade in at charismatic conference
Published: Monday, July 3, 2017
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the closing Mass for the 2017 Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Conference at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 30 at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock. All are invited to attend. This conference, which begins July 28, includes praise and worship music, prayer, workshops, a healing service, eucharistic adoration, the sacrament of reconciliation and more. Programs are available for children, teens and adults. See full conference schedule. This year's theme is: "Come Wade in the Water," which is adapted from Revelation 22:17 and Ezekiel 47 ... More
Bishop announces pastoral appointments
Published: Friday, June 30, 2017
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments for the Diocese of Little Rock on June 30, 2017. Effective Aug. 15: Rev. Michael Sinkler appointed chaplain for the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters at Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro. This is in addition to his current responsibilities as chaplain at St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro and pastor of St. Norbert Church in Marked Tree and St. Anthony Church in Weiner; Rev. Udochukwu Vincent Ogbuji, priest of the Diocese of Umuahia, Nigeria, to leave the service of the Diocese of Little Rock. ... More
Safe environment changes effective July 1
Published: Thursday, June 29, 2017
The Diocese of Little Rock is making two significant changes to its safe environment training "to improve quality, increase efficiency and better focus efforts on areas of greatest importance," said Deacon Matt Glover, chancellor for canonical affairs. The changes, which take effect July 1, include switching from VIRTUS to CMG Connect and simplifying who must be trained and how background checks are done. "These changes come as a result of a months-long process of analyzing what we’ve been doing and how we can do it better, and they have been vetted by multiple employees, volunteers ... More
Gift of freedom to always be protected
Published: Tuesday, June 27, 2017
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and issued a Declaration of Independence, announcing "that these united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states." The colonists fought England in an American Revolution and eventually won independence to form our nation. Each year, we celebrate this independence on July 4. In addition to fireworks and picnics, this is a good day ... More
Peter, Paul overcame fears to follow Christ
Published: Friday, June 23, 2017
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles is celebrated on June 29. Though it is a solemnity, it is not a holy day of obligation. The tradition of honoring these saints on the same day goes back to the early Church. “Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles’ blood. Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labors, their sufferings, their preaching and their confession of faith.” ... More
2017 jubilarian priest Mass to be June 27
Published: Tuesday, June 20, 2017
A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated Tuesday, June 27 to honor six priests who are celebrating 25 and 50 years of priestly service in the Diocese of Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will be the main celebrant. The Mass will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. A dinner reception will follow in McDonald Hall that is open to everyone. No reservations are required. All are invited. Those celebrating 50 years are: Father Ralph Esposito, retired; Father William Wewers, OSB, pastor of Holy Redeemer Church in Clarksville; and Father Richard Walz ... More
11 students complete theology institute
Published: Tuesday, June 20, 2017
The diocese's Faith Formation Office recognized 11 students on June 3 for completing Little Rock Theology Institute's three-year program in theology. Five of these are set to earn their bachelor’s degree in theology through St. Gregory's University in Shawnee, Oklahoma. They are: Justin Coussoule, of St. Joseph Church in Fayetteville; Mary Jo Honeycutt, of Christ the King Church in Fort Smith; Deacon Steve Mallett, of Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton; Sean Rommel of Sacred Heart Church in Texarkana, Texas; and David Rouch of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Magnolia. ... More
