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Donate to help those hit by Irma and Maria
Published: Friday, September 22, 2017
For the second time in a month, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has organized an emergency national collection to help those devastated by hurricanes. This time, it refers to hurricanes Irma and Maria, which caused loss of life and wide-spread destruction in the Caribbean and the southeastern United States. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor has responded by asking parishioners in the Diocese of Little Rock to donate during any Mass celebrated Sept. 23-24 or Sept. 30-Oct. 1. According to Catholic News Service, Hurricane Irma "leveled entire islands in the eastern ... More
Bishop appeals to governor about DACA
Published: Friday, September 1, 2017
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following open letter to Gov. Asa Hutchinson Sept. 1, 2017, asking him to support the continuation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Dear Governor Hutchinson, Attorney General Rutledge has indicated that on behalf of the state of Arkansas, she plans to join a lawsuit led by the state of Texas to challenge the continuation of the federal policy initiative known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. I write to urge you in the strongest terms possible to support this DACA program ... More
Give to help hurricane victims Sept. 2-3
Published: Tuesday, August 29, 2017
In response to the loss of life, destruction of property and catastrophic flooding that Hurricane Harvey has unleased on south Texas and Louisiana, Bishop Anthony B. Taylor is asking parishioners in the Diocese of Little Rock to donate to a nationwide emergency collection to be taken up at all Masses this weekend, Sept. 2-3. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall Aug. 25 with heavy rains and winds of 130 miles per hour in the Rockport, Texas area, northeast of Corpus Christi. The National Weather Service said Aug. 27 that the rainfall after the hurricane and storm ... More
Queen of heaven, earth intercedes for us
Published: Monday, August 21, 2017
The memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated Aug. 22. It is celebrated soon after the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Aug. 15.) because it follows this event. The queenship is celebrated in the fifth glorious mystery of the rosary. "Finally the immaculate virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as queen over all things, so that she might be the more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords ... More
Heal after abortion through Project Rachel
Published: Monday, August 21, 2017
Project Rachel ministers to anyone suffering from a past abortion. There is hope. Healing is possible. Sponsored by the diocesan Respect Life Office, Project Rachel offers support groups that meet for 11 consecutive weeks in September and February each year. Small groups of six to eight meet in various places in Arkansas, depending on the need. Meeting times and locations are only shared with participants. All communications are strictly confidential. Call or e-mail Anne Dierks at (501) 664-0340, ext. 357 for more information in English, or Catherine Phillips ... More
Pre-Cana prepares couples for marriage
Published: Monday, August 21, 2017
Are you planning to get married in a Catholic church in Arkansas? If so, find out what you need to do by reading the Getting Married Guide. Because marriage is lifelong, the Church wants to help you build a strong, lasting marriage. For this reason, couples seeking marriage in the Catholic Church are asked to spend several months in marriage preparation. As part of that preparation, couples are asked to take part in a marriage education program. One of the educational options in the Diocese of Little Rock is Pre-Cana Day, a one-day retreat for engaged couples to spend time together ... More
St. Andrew courses being offered this fall
Published: Monday, August 21, 2017
Classes in the St. Andrew School of Evangelization are being offered this fall 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, Hamburg and Magnolia participate. ... More
No new class offered in theology this year
Published: Monday, August 14, 2017
Little Rock Theology Institute, a three-year academic program for adults in the Diocese of Little Rock, will not be offered to new students during the 2017-18 academic year because of low enrollment. The registration deadline was Aug. 14. Father Erik Pohlmeier, diocesan director of faith formation, said all new students who had already enrolled will receive a refund. Those set to begin their second and third years in the program will continue to completion. "In the coming months there will be an evaluation of the theology institute for the future. The Diocese of Little Rock remains ... More
