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Queen Mary exercises maternal role for us
In popular Catholic tradition, Mary's coronation is often reenacted during the month of Mary in May crownings. Typically children, usually those who recently received their first holy Communion, carry roses and place them at the feet of a statue of Mary while placing a crown of roses on top of Mary's head. There are also numerous songs, artworks and prayers depicting Mary's queenship. The feast of the queenship of Mary was established during the universal Year of Mary by Pope Pius XII in 1954. This followed his declaration that the assumption of Mary was a dogma of faith in 1950. ... 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
Marriage preparation essential for couples
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 marriage ... 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
Assumption reminds us to focus on eternal
The solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated Aug. 15. This feast recognizes that Jesus' mother was "taken up body and soul into heavenly glory" when her "earthly life was finished." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 966) This feast is a holy day of obligation to attend Mass. Visit our Parish Directory to find holy day Mass times in your area. According to St. John Paul II, the first evidence of belief in the assumption of Mary can be found in "Transitus Mariae," Latin for "The Crossing Over of Mary," an apocryphal account that dates ... 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
Bishop addresses resignation of cardinal
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement Tuesday, July 31, 2018, regarding the resignation of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. "On July 28 Pope Francis accepted the resignation, from the College of Cardinals, of Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, the 88-year-old retired archbishop of Washington, D.C., and imposed upon him suspension from the exercise of any public ministry and the obligation to remain sequestered for a life of prayer and penance until the very credible accusations made against him are examined in a regular canonical trial. ... More
