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| Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal 2021
I am very proud of the generous spirit with which our people made the sacrifices necessary to comply with all the protocols, which none of us like — especially mask wearing and physical distancing — but so necessary for the common good. |
| Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
I oppose denying Communion to politicians who personally believe what we believe but are not willing to impose our beliefs on others in matters of public policy. They clearly miss the mark, but we need to use persuasion, not coercion. |
| Mass for Life 2021
Merely changing laws will not put an end to abortion; the only lasting solution is to change hearts. And we will only change hearts when we begin to embrace a consistent ethic of life. |
Rite of Election held despite challenges
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and winter weather, Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrated the Rite of Election in two parishes Feb. 20-21. Each year, bishops in Catholic dioceses worldwide personally welcome those going through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process during this special service held at the beginning of Lent. The rite was held at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers on Saturday, Feb. 20 and Christ the King Church in Little Rock on Sunday, Feb. 21. Rites scheduled at Blessed Sacrament Church in Jonesboro and St. Edward Church in Texarkana More
Save lives through CRS Rice Bowl
If you aren't able to pick up your CRS Rice Bowl at church this week, you can order one online. This almsgiving project encourages participants to perform a simple sacrifice by substituting a low-cost meatless meal for a more expensive one, and putting the money saved in their cardboard "rice bowl" throughout the season of Lent. As we continue to struggle through a global pandemic, it may be more important than ever to help our neighbors in need. COVID-19 has dramatically increased unemployment and hunger worldwide, so rice bowl donations may be lifesaving for communities More
Lenten 40 Days for Life goes to March 28
The Lenten campaign of 40 Days for Life is being held outside the Planned Parenthood clinic at 1501 Aldersgate Road in Little Rock, a place where chemical abortions take place. The Little Rock prayer vigil was supposed to begin on Ash Wednesday, but was canceled because of winter weather. Prayer warriors are invited to pray outside the clinic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through March 28. The international 40 Days for Life ministry highlights prayer, fasting and a peaceful, prayer vigil outside an abortion facility to pray for an end to abortion. For details about the Little Rock More
Nov. 14, 2020 - Oct. 31
2020-21 Catholic Schools Scholarship Appeal
Dec. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8
Universal Year of St. Joseph
Feb. 1 - Feb. 28
Black History Month
| Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal 2021
I am very proud of the generous spirit with which our people made the sacrifices necessary to comply with all the protocols, which none of us like — especially mask wearing and physical distancing — but so necessary for the common good. |
| Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
I oppose denying Communion to politicians who personally believe what we believe but are not willing to impose our beliefs on others in matters of public policy. They clearly miss the mark, but we need to use persuasion, not coercion. |
| Mass for Life 2021
Merely changing laws will not put an end to abortion; the only lasting solution is to change hearts. And we will only change hearts when we begin to embrace a consistent ethic of life. |
