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Nine recognized at 2024 Professional Day
The 87th annual Arkansas Catholic Schools Professional Day was held Friday, Sept. 27 at Christ the King School in Little Rock. This year's theme was: "Lessons for the Journey." Father Juan Guido, pastor of Christ the King Church, celebrated Mass at 9 a.m. Ten priests from across the Diocese of Little Rock concelebrated the Mass assisted by Deacon Jason Pohlmeier. Nine Catholic school staff members were recognized for 25 years of service in Catholic schools after the Mass. They are principal Kathy Lorince, Holy Rosary, Stuttgart; assistant principal Paige Coppola, St. Joseph ... More
New students join spiritual direction class
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrated a bilingual Mass to welcome new students to the School of Spiritual Direction Sept. 6 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. Classes to begin the second year of the program followed the Mass led by director Father Daniel Velasco, pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church in Little Rock. Weekend-long classes are held monthly from September to May as part of the three-year formation program sponsored by the Diocese of Little Rock. The new class adds 12 students, including three Spanish speakers, bringing total enrollment ... More
St. Francis inspires care for all of creation
St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), patron saint of animals and ecology, is known for his love for God's creation. In his "Canticle of the Creatures," he reveals how all creation is connected in one family under God's loving care. His feast day is celebrated Oct. 4. In his 2015 papal encyclical, “Laudato Si’” (“Praise Be to You”), Pope Francis showed he has a lot in common with his namesake, by challenging all to care for God's creation. Last year, on St. Francis of Assisi's feast day, the Holy Father released “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”), an apostolic exhortation to follow up ... More
Come, discern religious life in Rogers
The 2024 Women's Religious Discernment Retreat in Rogers is a free event for single women 15 to 35 who want to learn about and discern a vocation to the religious life. It will be held Oct. 19 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers. Religious sisters from various religious communities serving in the Diocese of Little Rock will share their vocation stories and spiritual journeys. This event will also include a variety of presentations, discussion, Q&A, as well as personal, one-on-one visits with the sisters. The meal and gatherings allow attendees to interact with ... More
St. Thomas More patron of the Red Mass
Father Greg Luyet, JCL, judicial vicar of the Diocese of Little Rock, will celebrate the 30th Annual Red Mass at noon, Friday, Oct. 4 at Christ the King Church in Little Rock for judges, lawyers, law professors and students and public officials to pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance in the administration of government and justice through the intercession of St. Thomas More. This year, the St. Thomas More Award will be presented to Reginald "Reggie" Rogers of Little Rock for his dedication to the principles of St. Thomas More. Lunch will follow in the Family Life Center ... More
53 accepted as candidates for diaconate
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor accepted 53 men to candidacy for diaconate ordination during a special Mass Sept. 14 in Morris Hall Chapel on the campus of St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. These candidates make up the Diocese of Little Rock Diaconate Formation Class of 2028. During the bilingual Mass, the candidates expressed their intention to be ordained permanent deacons. Previously called aspirants, these candidates have completed their first year of formation to become permanent deacons. “Candidacy is the first official step of preparation for the ... More
2024 Diocesan Respect Life Mass is Oct. 6
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate a bilingual, Respect Life Mass at 1 p.m. at St. Edward Church in Little Rock on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6. All are invited to attend this Mass and other events on this day of prayer to kick-off Respect Life Month in the Diocese of Little Rock. The day begins with eucharistic adoration and a rosary for life at 11:20 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. A eucharistic procession for life follows at noon from the Cathedral to the Shrine of Divine Mercy at St. Edward Church, about half a mile away. After the 1 p.m. Mass ... More
Formation days focus on Christian initiation
The 2024-25 Parish Catechist Formation Day focuses on the new translation of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, which goes into effect on Ash Wednesday 2025. This daylong event is offered in five parishes across Arkansas from September to May. All catechists, youth ministers, RCIA coordinators and other faith formation leaders in parishes are invited to attend at the location of their choice in English or Spanish. Visit the calendar to find dates and locations. "The new translation explains the process we follow to fulfill our mission: to bring people ... More
