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Arkansas Catholic is looking for nominations of business professionals in Arkansas who stand out for their faith-driven leadership at their business or nonprofit organization. The newspaper will highlight Catholic leaders whose business practices reflect the teachings of Christ and his Church. The Leading with Faith profiles will appear in the Oct. 13 issue. How do you know who’s a Leader in Faith? Here are some ideas: Maybe you see it in the way they treat their employees and customers. Maybe they assure a living wage and benefits for their workers. ... More
During the past 11 months, nearly 600 people contacted the Family Assistance Program of Catholic Charities of Arkansas (CCA). People throughout the state, though mostly in the Little Rock area, are referred to us through other charitable organizations, social service organizations, medical facilities and utility companies. Google searches for financial assistance bring up Catholic Charities, as do searches for utility assistance and rental assistance. Utility companies provide customers with lists of organizations that sometimes help with bills and now ... More
Catholic Charities of Arkansas' Catholic Immigration Services in Little Rock (CISLR) recently began partnering with the Mexican Consulate in Little Rock. The two organizations have met twice so far in 2018. They first met at the consulate, followed by CISLR hosting them. Employees of CISLR as well as others within Catholic Charities of Arkansas have met with both the consul and deputy consul. Through their meetings, it became evident that much of their work overlapped, which led to the realization that the two organizations could work together ... More
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles is celebrated on June 29. Though it is a solemnity, it is not a holy day of obligation. The tradition of honoring these saints on the same day goes back to the early Church. “Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles’ blood. Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labors, their sufferings, their preaching and their confession of faith.” ... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the closing Mass for the 2018 Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Conference at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 29 at St. Joseph Church in Conway. All are invited to attend. The conference, which begins July 27, will be held at St. Joseph Parish Center in Conway, a new location this year. In addition to Mass, this event will offer praise and worship music, prayer, workshops, a healing service, eucharistic adoration, the sacrament of reconciliation and more. Programs are available for children, teens and adults. See full conference schedule. ... More
Arkansas Catholic received six Catholic Press Association awards during the 2018 Catholic Media Conference hosted by the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin June 15. Editor Malea Hargett got three writing awards: first place for best pro-life coverage for small weekly newspapers, honorable mention for feature writing for small weekly newspapers and shared a third-place award with associate editor Aprille Hanson for best reporting on ecumenical and interfaith issues. For her first-place coverage of the executions in April 2017, the judges said, “The stories of execution ... More
Are you planning a parish festival or school fundraiser and want to get the word out? If so, you are welcome to submit your events to this website. We list Catholic events in Arkansas where the public is invited. The following are examples of events we will list: Parish, school, religious or any Catholic organizational events; Lenten and Advent missions and activities; conferences and retreats hosted by the diocese, parishes, retreat houses or religious orders; major parish or institutional anniversary events; and retreats, festivals, bazaars, fish fries, spaghetti dinners ... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement, June 19, regarding the decision to separate immigrant children from their parents when they enter the country. "This latest action of our government in separating children from their parents shows us clearly the depths of the depravity that sets in when, year after year, we deny people their basic human rights — in this case, the right to immigrate when desperate circumstances so require. People fleeing intolerable situations should be welcomed with open arms and a generous heart. ... More