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Fall 40 Days for Life to be Sept. 25-Nov. 3
The international 40 Days for Life ministry highlights prayer, fasting and a peaceful, prayer vigil outside an abortion facility to pray for an end to abortion. The fall campaign, which is being held in locations worldwide, will be Sept. 25 - Nov. 3. In Arkansas, participants will be praying outside Planned Parenthood at 1222 West Poplar St. in Rogers. The prayer vigil is held each day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please visit the website for parking instructions and additional information. Follow the campaign on Facebook. If you would like to volunteer, contact Northwest Arkansas ... More
Online catechist training now in Spanish
The Faith Formation Office began offering a new Catechist Certification Course in February 2023 in English. On Aug. 1, it became available in Spanish as well. The 20-lesson, free online program offers video instruction presented by Arkansas clergy, religious and laity at Learn.DOLR.org. It is designed for adults who teach the Catholic faith in Arkansas parishes and schools to become certified as catechists. “Everything we do is offered in both English and Spanish,” Jeff Hines, faith formation director, told Arkansas Catholic. “It took us longer to do (the catechist ... More
The gift of freedom to always be protected
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 Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War 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 to thank God for our freedom because, as our Declaration of Independence explains, he is the author of it. “We hold these truths to be ... More
Immigration Office to families: Prepare now
Catholic Immigration Services, with offices in Little Rock and Springdale, issued the following statement, June 28, 2024, regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. "On June 18, in honor of the 12th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), President Joe Biden announced an upcoming executive order designed to keep families together during the immigration process. Under our current laws, people who entered the United States without inspection may not become legal permanent residents until they leave the country and legally return with inspection ... More
Bishop releases liturgical updates June 26
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following "Liturgical Updates in the Light of the Eucharistic Revival," June 26, 2024, to all priests, deacons and parish secretaries in Arkansas. These policies are effective June 29, 2024, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles, in the Diocese of Little Rock. "We are now in the third and final year of the Eucharistic Revival called for by the United States bishops to increase our people’s understanding of and reverence for the Eucharist in the light of CARA research that indicates declining faith in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist ... More
Bishop issues clergy changes June 25
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, June 25, 2024, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective June 17: Rev. Peter Le-Thanh Quang, relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor and his ministry to the Vietnamese community of Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Barling to serve in the Diocese of Kamloops, Canada, with the Missionaries of Reparation (contrary to the previous announcement.) He remains incardinated in the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective July 1: Dcn. Greg Donaldson, assigned to serve as deacon at Sacred Heart Church ... More
Prepare for marriage virtually in Pre-Cana
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. It is so important, that all couples are required to fulfill an educational program to marry in the Diocese of Little Rock. Options include: Pre-Cana Day, the Sponsor Couple program or some other diocesan-approved ... More
Deacons to recommit their service in 2024
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate deacon recommitment Masses in two regions of the state this summer. All permanent deacons and their wives are expected to attend one of the following Masses: Sunday, July 7 at Morris Hall Chapel on the grounds of St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock at 11 a.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 7 at Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro at 3:30 p.m. A third Mass was scheduled for June 2 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers, but it was canceled because of tornado damage in the city. During the Mass, deacons renew their commitment to diaconal service. ... More
