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CCA responding to needs of immigrants
In 2017, immigrant families face a sudden decrease in opportunities to reunite their families and integrate into American society. In Arkansas, Catholic Charities Immigration Services is the agency where thousands of immigrants turn for legal advice and representation. Demand for immigration services has skyrocketed with the new expanded threats of arrest and deportation of immigrants who have committed no crime. Catholic Charities Immigration Services in Springdale significantly expanded service capacity in the last two years, adding a volunteer immigration attorney and four accredited representatives ... More
Reunions answer questions for adoptees
Antje Harris, LSW, director of Catholic Adoption Services, recently got a wonderful surprise when she attended a workshop about spirituality in the workplace led by Don Streit. One of the attendees was a young woman named Hannah whom Harris had helped place for adoption 26 years ago with Kathy and Ray Allen. There were warm hugs and big smiles — and the joy of knowing that Hannah was doing so well. The prayer with every adoption is that a child will be healthy, happy, able to meet their highest potential and, most of all, know how loved they are. ... More
Bishop responds to proposed budget cuts
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement regarding the proposed budget cuts, and the affects they would have on the poor and vulnerable overseas on Friday, May 26, 2017. Based on the teaching of Jesus to care for “the least among us,” the Catholic Church proclaims a consistent ethic of life in which we are to protect human life and human dignity from the first moment of conception to natural death and every stage in between. This ethic of life is not limited by a person’s age, physical or mental condition, ... More
Bishop announces pastoral appointments
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments for the Diocese of Little Rock on May 23, June 5 and June 12, 2017. Effective July 1, 2017: Rev. Martin Vu, CSSp, relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Mary Church in Helena, St. Andrew Church in Mariana, St. John the Baptist Church in Brinkley, St. Francis of Assisi Church in Forrest City and St. Mary of the Lake Church in Horseshoe Lake, to continue his ministry with the Congregation of the Holy Spirit; Rev. James Ibeh, CSSp, a priest of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, appointed associate pastor ... More
Five men to be ordained priests May 27
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain five men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Little Rock on Saturday, May 27. They are: Deacons William Burmester of Conway, Stephen Hart of Little Rock, Ramses Mendieta, originally from Nicaragua, Martin Siebold of North Little Rock and Luke Womack of Hot Springs. The 10 a.m. ordination Mass will be held at Christ the King Church in Little Rock with a reception to follow in the Family ... More
69 begin diaconate formation for diocese
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor accepted 69 men into the bilingual, permanent diaconate formation program for the Diocese of Little Rock in May. They will be required to complete five years of formation before being ordained in the summer of 2022. This program is a ministry of the Office of Faith Formation. Of those accepted, 50 men and their wives attend monthly, weekend classes in English at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. The remaining 19 men and their wives attend formation classes in Spanish at Subiaco Abbey in Subiaco. Classes begin in August. ... More
Lift up moms in your life to Mary in prayer
In Catholic tradition, the month of May is dedicated to Mary. Chosen by God above all other women, Mary's faith and obedience paved the way for the Incarnation. Her example teaches us faith, obedience, humility and most of all, how to love. At the foot of the cross, her heart broke for Jesus, yet she accepted God's will not only for her Son, but for herself in her new role as mother to us all. (John 19:25-27) As we honor our earthly mothers this month, let's honor our heavenly mother as well. Those devoted to her are always led to her Son. For her wise counsel tells us, "Do whatever ... More
Five to be ordained deacons this month
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain five Diocese of Little Rock seminarians to the diaconate in May. These include: Keith Higginbotham, May 18 in North Little Rock; Daniel Ramos, May 20 in Marche; and Joseph de Orbegozo, Patrick Friend and Stephen Elser, May 24 in Little Rock. Through this process they will become transitional deacons, which is a major step toward priestly ordination. The diaconate ordination Mass for Keith Higginbotham will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at St. Anne Church ... More
