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Father Rother to be beatified on Sept. 23
Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes in Rome, will celebrate the rite of beatification for Venerable Servant of God Father Stanley Rother at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 23. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will be concelebrating this historic Mass for the first American-born martyr. All are invited to attend. Admission is free. No tickets are required. Doors open at 8 a.m. Follow event on Facebook for latest details. Pope Francis recognized Father Rother’s martyrdom last December, ... More
LRSS awards scholarships to students
Little Rock Scripture Study recently awarded three, $1,000 scholarships to the following people who are completing their lay ministry studies: Heather Crouch is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in theology from St. Gregory's University in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She coordinates the young adult group at St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Mountain Home, as well as offers a support group for those in the parish with depression or other emotional needs; Megan Mayeux is also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in theology ... More
Catholic Charities assisting flood victims
In late April, a slow moving storm system brought significant rain to Oklahoma and areas along the border of Arkansas and Missouri. Rains were a constant downpour, filling the hill creeks and upcountry rivers. The tributaries emptied into area rivers in northeast Arkansas bringing them to unprecedented flood levels. It is considered a major flood when the Black River, for example, crests at 25 feet. This year's historic crest was 28.95 feet. An evacuation order was issued May 1 for areas on the east bank of the Black River in Pocahontas. Parishioners from St. Paul Church volunteered, ... More
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
