Peter, Paul overcame fears to follow Christ

Published: June 23, 2017

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.” — St. Augustine of Hippo in 395 A.D. More

Jubilarian priests to be honored June 27

Published: June 20, 2017

A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated Tuesday, June 27 to honor six priests who are celebrating 25 and 50 years of priestly service in the Diocese of Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will be the main celebrant. The Mass will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. A dinner reception will follow in McDonald Hall that is open to everyone. No reservations are required. All are invited. Those celebrating 50 years are: Father Ralph Esposito, retired; Father William Wewers, OSB, pastor of Holy Redeemer Church in Clarksville; and Father Richard Walz, OSB, of Subiaco Abbey. More

11 complete theology institute in 2017

Published: June 20, 2017

The diocese's Faith Formation Office recognized 11 students on June 3 for completing Little Rock Theology Institute's three-year program in theology. Five of these are set to earn their bachelor’s degree in theology through St. Gregory's University in Shawnee, Oklahoma. They are: Justin Coussoule, of St. Joseph Church in Fayetteville; Mary Jo Honeycutt, of Christ the King Church in Fort Smith; Deacon Steve Mallett, of Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton; Sean Rommel of Sacred Heart Church in Texarkana, Texas; and David Rouch of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Magnolia. More