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Married outside Church? Register for class
Convalidation classes are offered for couples who are married civilly (i.e., "outside the Catholic Church") and who wish to have a valid marriage recognized by the Church. Canon law requires that Roman Catholics marry according to sacred ritual before a priest or deacon, unless a dispensation (permission) is received from the Church beforehand. If a Catholic does not observe this requirement and marries outside the Church, his or her marriage is not valid. Couples who wish to have their civil marriage recognized by the Church are asked to participate ... More
Enter Arkansas Catholic photo contest
Arkansas Catholic is running a contest to choose a photo for the cover of the 2026 Catholic Diocese of Little Rock Directory. Any Arkansas photographer 18 or older, professional or amateur, can enter their photo of a Catholic church or institution in the diocese. March 17 is the deadline to enter the contest. It is free to enter. Complete rules are listed in this contest entry packet (which includes the rules, official entry form and a sample model release form). First place also wins a copy of the directory and a one-year print subscription to Arkansas Catholic. ... More
Join thousands of readers across Arkansas
Don't miss the stories that matter to your faith. Arkansas Catholic, your award-winning diocesan newspaper, brings you inspiring local Catholic news, thoughtful commentary and spiritual enrichment every week. For less than the cost of a monthly streaming service, you can have Arkansas Catholic delivered right to your door all year long. Join thousands of faithful readers across Arkansas. The print edition is only $32 per year ($30 for seniors). Save by signing up for two or three years. Subscribe to the print edition in February and receive a free copy of "Lenten Gospel ... More
Candlemas symbolizes the light of Christ
The Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord 40 days after the birth of Jesus. Before 1969, the feast was known as the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or Candlemas. It was celebrated in the earliest times in the Church in Jerusalem and from there the observance spread throughout the Christian world. According to the law of Moses, a woman was ritually unclean for 40 days after childbirth. Therefore, Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple to present him to the Lord and offer sacrifice for purification. "... just as it is written in the law of the Lord, 'Every male that ... More
Apply now to become a spiritual director
Are you feeling called to deepen your faith and guide others on their spiritual journeys? The School of Spiritual Direction in the Diocese of Little Rock is now accepting applications for its next class to begin in September. This program is designed for Catholics who want to serve their communities as spiritual directors. Class size is limited to eight to 10 participants. Catholics in good standing who have been under spiritual direction for at least a year are invited to apply. They must also have previous participation in an Ignatian "Retreat in Daily Life" (RIDL), another ... More
Bishop appeals to the heart on immigration
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following statement, Jan. 23, 2025, regarding recent changes in the federal immigration and refugee programs. "As you know, the contentious issue of immigration continues to dominate the public square, often without any serious consideration of what Jesus and our Christian faith has to say about this matter. It is my hope that our elected officials will have the courage and wisdom to do what is right, to do what Jesus would do — to do the loving thing. You may feel like there is nothing you can do to change politicians’ minds. ... More
Women, men invited to focus on faith days
Special days to focus on faith for women and men will be held at Christ the King Church in Little Rock in February. Both encourage participants throughout Arkansas and beyond to attend. The Women of Hope, A Day of Retreat will be held Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, and the Arkansas Catholic Men’s Conference will be held Super Bowl Saturday, Feb. 8. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate Mass for both events, which will also offer featured speakers, the sacrament of reconciliation, eucharistic adoration and opportunities for fellowship. ... More
Proclaim the Gospel of Life in January
Catholics across the United States are asked to pray for and take action to protect human life in January each year. In the Diocese of Little Rock, there are several ways to pray for an end to abortion and legal protection for the unborn. These include the annual Mass for Life and March for Life and Weekend for Life for high school youth. And for those unable to attend in person, virtual events such as the Arkansas Knights of Columbus Novena for Life and national Nine Days for Life and Prayer Vigil for Life offer a variety of ways to be active in this effort. ... More
