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62 accepted as candidates for diaconate
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor accepted 62 men to candidacy for ordination during a special Mass Sept. 8 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. These candidates make up the Diocese of Little Rock permanent diaconate formation class of 2022. Previously called aspirants, these candidates have completed their first year of a five-year formation program. The first year focused on human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation. Now as candidates these men will begin their theology studies. The 44 English-speaking candidates and their wives take classes at St. John Catholic Center ... More
Bishop discloses credibly accused clergy
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement, Sept. 10, 2018, disclosing the names of clergy who at some time served in Arkansas and who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse. "To the people of the Diocese of Little Rock: In the wake of the recent scandals in the Church, I have decided to provide an accounting of cases here in Arkansas and how these allegations have been handled locally — because it is simply the right thing to do. This list is being published in the interest of transparency and to bring the truth into the light. It is my hope that these disclosures ..." ... More
St. Andrew classes to be in parish near you
Classes in the St. Andrew School of Evangelization began in August and run through December 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 ... More
Workshops to form intentional disciples
The Faith Formation Office has begun a new partnership with the Catherine of Siena Institute to offer workshops designed to build up faith and practice in Catholics as part of the new evangelization. These workshop are being offered from September 2018 through April 2019 across the Diocese of Little Rock. Called and Gifted workshops aim to help participants discover their own charisms. A charism is gift from God to help share his mission. It is different from a natural talent that could be used selfishly. A charism is directly tied to God’s mission for you and bears ... More
Theresa Hall named superintendent
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the promotion of Theresa Hall as the new superintendent for Catholic schools on Thursday, Aug. 16. Hall joined the staff of the Diocese of Little Rock as associate superintendent of schools in 2009 after serving as principal at St. Edward School in Little Rock and teaching in Catholic schools for many years. She replaced Vernell Bowen, who served as superintendent until her retirement in June. In addition, the former principal of Our Lady of the Holy Souls School in Little Rock, Ileana Dobbins, was named the new associate superintendent ... More
Bishop comments on Pennsylvania grand jury report
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, regarding the Pennsylvania grand jury report that detailed a two-year investigation of more than seven decades of clergy sex abuse claims in the state. According to Catholic News Service, "at least 1,000 children identified in the investigation were raped in Catholic places of worship, in schools and in diocesan-owned vehicles, and were 'groomed' through diocesan programs and retreats so they could be molested, wrote members of a 23-person grand jury." ... More
Catholic students head back to school
Nearly 7,000 Catholic school students return to the classroom this week across Arkansas. There are 28 Catholic schools, including one new school in northwest Arkansas. Ozark Catholic Academy is opening Aug. 16 for ninth and 10th grade students in Tonitown with plans to add the 11th grade in 2019 and the 12th grade in 2020. To learn more, visit the schools website, follow it on Facebook or read this week's Arkansas Catholic. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Little Rock range from preschool to high school in 18 cities statewide. ... More
Delta conference to serve rural parishes
The Delta Catholic Conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at St. John the Baptist Church in Brinkley. This new, daylong event will focus on theme: "Laborers in the Vineyard," and address the challenges of discipleship in today's world and offer resources and tools to help participants grow in their relationship with Christ and develop or revitalize growth in their parish community. The conference will be presented by Catholic Rural Life, a national, Catholic nonprofit organization that has been dedicated to applying the teachings of Jesus Christ for the social, economic ... More
