Formation day teaches evangelization

The 2025-26 Parish Catechist Formation Day will focus on learning how to grow as "Missionary Disciples through Evangelizing Catechesis" employing the method of evangelizing catechesis from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Institute on the Catechism. This event will be held in five parishes across the Diocese of Little Rock from September to May. It offers training to catechists, youth ministers, Christian initiation coordinators and other faith formation leaders in parishes and schools. Participants may attend the location of their choice in English or Spanish More

Queen Mary intercedes on our behalf

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

Bishop asks for collection for Gaza

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor sent the following letter to priests, Aug. 13, 2025, asking them to take up a special collection in their parishes for the suffering people of Gaza and to pray for peace and an end to violence. "To the people of the Diocese of Little Rock: As you know from the news, the ongoing crisis in Gaza has left many people in desperate circumstances. Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Gaza and surrounding areas. These people are struggling to survive, protect their children and live More