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The following offers the latest information about events and activities happening in the Diocese of Little Rock.
Communicators: This workshop is for you
The second Digital Disciples Communications Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 17 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock for Catholic communicators at the diocese and in parishes, schools and religious orders across Arkansas. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Fitzgerald Hall and will include a plenary session, three workshops, lunch and Mass. New this year is the plenary session with featured speaker Father Stephen Gadberry, pastor of St. Mary Church in Batesville and St. Cecilia Church in Newport. On Palm Sunday 2018 Father Gadberry competed on the ... More
One Church to help Holy Spirit, Hamburg
This month, the diocese announced the 2019-20 One Church partner: Holy Spirit Church in Hamburg. This young parish in southeast Arkansas has a new parish building that it would like to pay off so it can offer more spiritual and social programs in the church and community. A Firestone tire shop was converted into a sanctuary, office and parish hall for the community in 2013. At the time, no extra money was available to replace the roof. Inside the parish hall, the walls were left plain and no carpet was installed to save additional renovation costs. There is room on the property ... More
Bishop Taylor's father dies Sept. 19
Basil H. Taylor, father of Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, died peacefully Sept. 19. He was 90 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Rachel Taylor. He is survived by his seven children, 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A wake and rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel in Ponca City, Okla. Bishop Taylor will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial for his father at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 at St. Mary Church in Ponca City, Okla. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visit his obituary to learn more. ... More
Ministry for abuse victims to begin this fall
The Diocese of Little Rock is organizing a chapter of the Maria Goretti Network (MGN), a ministry for those who have been abused, their families, and those who support their recovery. It was named after St. Maria Goretti, the patron saint of abused children and rape victims. Alessandro Serenelli tried to rape her when she was 11 years old. He then stabbed her 14 times and fled. Before she died from her injuries in 1902, she forgave him. While he was in prison, Maria appeared to him in a dream, which led to his conversion. St. Maria was canonized in 1950. ... More
Bishop releases pastoral changes Sept. 9
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective Oct. 1: Rev. Aby Abraham, IMS, appointed associate pastor of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock and St. Patrick Church in North Little Rock. He is relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Joseph Church in Center Ridge; Msgr. Jack D. Harris appointed pastor of St. Joseph Church in Center Ridge. This is in addition to his current responsibilities as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton. ... More
Learn how to evangelize like St. Andrew
A New Life course for the St. Andrew School of Evangelization will be held Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. This Catholic evangelization program for Spanish-speaking youth is designed to help teach participants how to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News. The cost is $60 per person and that includes meals and lodging. Complete the registration form and mail the $30 deposit (non-refundable) to the Office of Faith Formation. The St. Andrew School of Evangelization is named after the Apostle Andrew because of his example ... More
Arkansas Catholic students back at school
More than 6,600 Catholic school students returned to the classroom this month in Arkansas. There are 26 Catholic schools, including the newest school in northwest Arkansas, Ozark Catholic Academy, which opened in 2018. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Little Rock range from preschool to high school in 18 cities statewide. The staffs of these schools have been preparing for the new school year for weeks, especially the principals. They attended a special retreat in July at Subiaco Abbey to enjoy fellowship, get updates from the Catholic Schools Office and prepare themselves ... More
Msgr. James E. Mancini, 78, dies Aug. 9
Msgr. Francis I. Malone, chancellor for ecclesial affairs, released the following letter Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, addressed to diocesan priests and deacons regarding the death of Msgr. James E. Mancini on Aug. 9. "With faith in eternal life, I announce the death of Msgr. James Mancini. He passed away in northwest Arkansas after a lengthy illness at the age of 78. Msgr. Mancini was born in North Little Rock on New Year’s Eve 1940. He attended St. Patrick School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School before entering St. John Home Mission Seminary in 1954, and was ordained ... More
