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The following offers the latest information about events and activities happening in the Diocese of Little Rock.
Bishop clarifies pope's civil union comment
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following statement, Oct. 22, 2020, to clarify Pope Francis' comment about same-sex civil unions during a brief passage in the documentary film, "Francesco," which premiered in Rome Oct. 21, 2020. "The major theme of Pope Francis’ apostolic ministry has been to call the Church to reach out with mercy to those on the margins. This is the mercy of coming close to Jesus. Mercy is the lens through which Pope Francis calls us to view and respond to situations of poverty, migration, racial and income inequality, the environment and people affected ... More
Get daffodils planted on graves in Calvary
Each fall, families and friends are invited to purchase daffodil bulbs to be planted on the graves of their loved ones in Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock. That way, by spring, the bright yellow flowers become a living memorial to all those who have been laid to rest in the historic cemetery. For a minimum donation of $10, cemetery staff will plant a group of five daffodils on the grave of your choice. (Five-bulb groups cannot be split.) Proceeds support the upkeep of the cemetery grounds. To order daffodils, download and complete the order form. For more information, contact ... More
Retrouvaille to help marriages virtually
Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille is available to help, heal and renew your troubled marriage. It consists of a weekend and 12 post-weekend sessions over a three-month period focused on communication between husband and wife. The word, "Retrouvaille" (Re-tro-vi) means ... More
Pray virtual rosary to unite America Oct. 7
Archbishop José H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), is inviting Catholics across the country to pray a virtual rosary on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. (central time) to unite Catholics across the country at this time when there is much unrest and uncertainty. Archbishop Gomez invited several bishops, representing the various geographical regions of the United States, to pray a part of the rosary that will premiere on the USCCB’s YouTube channel and Facebook page for everyone to participate online on Oct. 7, which is the memorial ... More
Please support the national disaster fund
All parishes in the Diocese of Little Rock will take up a special collection Oct. 3-4 or Oct. 10-11 to support disaster relief efforts from Hurricane Laura on the Gulf Coast, the wildfires in California and Oregon, and the other natural disasters that have occurred in the U.S. this year. All donations collected will become part of the Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund and be used to support the efforts of Catholic Charities USA and/or Catholic Relief Services, the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church, as they and their local agencies respond to immediate emergency needs for such ... More
Clarification as Mass obligation resumes
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following clarification and reminder, Sept. 29, 2020, to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock regarding his announcement that he was lifting the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass (in person) on Oct. 1, 2020. This was in addition to his Sept. 26 statement that the safety protocols would remain the same for protecting people from the spread of COVID-19 on church property and at church functions. "As we prepare to lift the suspension of the obligation of Sunday Mass attendance for those who are in good health, not ... More
Protocols the same as obligation resumes
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement, Sept. 26, 2020, to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock as a follow-up to his announcement that he was lifting the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass (in person) on Oct. 1, 2020. "A reminder due to questions that have arisen with the lifting of the suspension of the obligation of in person Sunday Mass attendance: There has been no change in the protocols in place for protecting our people from the spread of COVID-19 on church property and at church functions. All requirements of mask wearing, 6 feet physical ... More
One Church partner is St. Bartholomew
The kickoff for the 2020-2021 One Church: Unite Arkansas in Faith and Mission campaign is Sept. 26-27. This year’s partner is St. Bartholomew Church in Little Rock, a predominantly African-American parish started in 1909, that is in need of a new parish life center to house its faith formation activities and serve the neighborhood children through after-school programs. Parishioners have been meeting in the parish's old high school building, which closed in 1964. Major repairs are needed to fix the former school’s cinder-block walls and air conditioning. ... More
