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Bishop comments on McCarrick report
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following statement Nov. 11, 2020, about the Vatican’s report on Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal in Washington, D.C. "I am grateful to Pope Francis for his commitment to bringing healing to the victims of clergy sexual abuse and to preventing such cases from being mishandled in the future, regardless of the prominence of the accused perpetrator. Yesterday we received concrete proof of his commitment to transparency and to bringing the light of truth to bear on this darkest of evils that has, in the case of ex-Cardinal Theodore ... More
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
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
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
Sunday Mass obligation to resume Oct. 1
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor addressed the following letter, Sept. 25, 2020, to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock to announce that he is lifting the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass (in person) for everyone who is in good health and not especially vulnerable or caring for someone who is especially vulnerable on Oct. 1, 2020. “The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life, and our Sunday communal celebration of the Eucharist is a central and non-negotiable part of who we are as Catholics. However, in view of the threat posed by ... 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
Live the Gospel of Life in everything you do
The Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month each October to proclaim the immeasurable value of every person from the beginning of life at fertilization to natural death. Catholics in Arkansas take part in events throughout the month, including Life Chain and 40 Days for Life, to put their faith into prayer and action. In addition, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) assists parishes, schools and other ministries in helping Catholics understand, value and become engaged with building a culture that cherishes every human life through its annual Respect Life Program, which is a year-round ... More
