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Bishop supports day for immigrant children
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement Saturday, July 13, 2019, regarding the Catholic Day of Action for Immigrant Children to take place in Washington, D.C. on July 18, 2019. "Greetings to all who are participating in the Catholic Day of Action for Immigrant Children. I want to express my support for your efforts to convince the administration that they must stop demonizing and detaining children and families who pose no threat to anyone. The images of those who have suffered and died trying to make their way to freedom 'cry to the heavens,' in the words ... More
Frank Head retires after 20 years of service
Frank Head, former director of the Catholic Immigration Services in Springdale, retired on June 30, 2019. In the column below, which was originally published in Catholic Charities Connections, a special section of Arkansas Catholic, Head reflects on his 20 years of helping to provide low-cost legal services to immigrants. "Some things happen in life that appear to be random but later seem to have been inevitable. Twenty years ago, I answered an ad by Catholic Charities Immigration Services in Springdale and, in August 1999, I was hired to run the place. Twenty years later, three ... More
Bishop comments on Lord’s Prayer reports
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement Monday, July 8, 2019, regarding reports that Italian bishops have approved a new translation of the Lord’s Prayer in Italian. "I have received some inquiries regarding the Lord’s Prayer due to news reports that the Italian bishops have approved a new translation of the Lord’s Prayer in Italian, which Pope Francis has accepted, one phrase of which is 'non abbandonarci alla tentazione,' which would be the equivalent of saying in English literally 'do not abandon us into temptation' but with a gentler nuance along the line ... More
St. Luke makes progress via One Church
Fr. Edward D'Almeida, pastor of St. Luke Church in Warren, recorded an update in this video to explain how donations through the One Church: Unite Arkansas in Faith and Mission campaign are being used. He said: "The One Church initiative began last year and I'm happy to inform you that construction's begun on St. Luke's Church and classrooms in Warren, Arkansas. It's going very well. And I want to thank you for your support, your prayers and contributions. God willing, we're going to finish by Thanksgiving of this year. So once again, thank you ... More
2019 jubilarian priest Mass to be June 25
Each year, Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrates a Mass of thanksgiving to honor priests who are celebrating special anniversaries of priestly service in the Diocese of Little Rock. This year, the Mass will be honor Father Phillip Reaves, who is celebrating 25 years of priesthood, at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 25 at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. In addition, all senior (retired) diocesan priests will be recognized for their service. A dinner reception will follow in McDonald Hall that is open to everyone. No reservations are required. If unable to attend the Mass ... More
LRSS will no longer be a diocesan program
The Diocese of Little Rock released the following statement from Little Rock Scripture Study and Liturgical Press on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. "The Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, announces the sale of its groundbreaking and renowned Little Rock Scripture Study (LRSS) to longtime partner Liturgical Press. Little Rock Scripture Study and Liturgical Press have promoted biblical literacy in a partnership dating back more than 30 years. The change in ownership is effective at the end of June, coincident with the retirement of Cackie (Catherine) Upchurch ... More
Summer institute puts our faith into action
The annual Catholic Charities Summer Institute (C²SI) will be held July 7-12 in Little Rock. This event is open to rising high school freshmen through recent high school graduates who seek to not only learn about the Church's social teachings but to put them into action. During the weeklong summer program high school youth will "Investigate God’s Word in Life" as they learn about poverty, homelessness, the elderly, refugees, human trafficking, immigration issues, the protection of the unborn and care for God’s creation through classroom work and hands-on community service. ... More
Donate to help in recovery after flooding
Patrick Gallaher, director of Catholic Charities of Arkansas (CCA), released the following update on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, regarding CCA's response to damage caused by the historic flooding along the Arkansas River. "During the week of May 21, a ridge of high pressure built over the southeastern United States. In that week, 6 to 12 inches of rain fell in parts of the plains and Midwest, impacting northeast Oklahoma requiring dam releases from already high lakes. This resulted in widespread flooding, and produced record-breaking crests downstream along the Arkansas River. ... More
