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The annual Diocese of Little Rock Deacon Retreat will be held Oct. 2-4 at Coury House Retreat Center on the grounds of Subiaco Abbey. The theme will be: "Be Still and Know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10) All deacons serving in the diocese are invited to come together in prayer and fellowship. A separate retreat for the deacons' wives will be held Jan. 29-31, 2016. The retreat will include Mass, benediction, meditation time, group reflection, instruction from Father Jerome Kodell, OSB, and time to take part in a variety of prayers, such as Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy Chaplet, the rosary, praying the Scriptures and time to pray the Liturgy of the Hours with the monks of Subiaco Abbey. This event is sponsored by the Minister to Deacons Office. For more information, contact ... More
The 79th annual Arkansas Catholic Schools Professional Day will be held Friday, Sept. 25 at Christ the King School in Little Rock for Catholic school principals and teachers in Arkansas. This year's theme is: “Serving with Courage, Conviction and Compassion.” Msgr. Francis Malone, diocesan chancellor for ecclesial affairs and pastor of Christ the King Church, will begin the program by celebrating Mass for the participants at 9 a.m. Keynote speaker Cackie Upchurch, director of Little Rock Scripture Study, will discuss the theme: “Chosen in Christ." Following lunch, break-out sessions will be offered on the following topics: Catholic identity, dyslexia, geology, childhood anxiety, Google Docs, suicide prevention, incorporating catechesis with technology, grade level discussions and more. ... More
The Calix Society of Central Arkansas helps alcoholics in recovery and their families come together to find support and spiritual healing. The chapter is part of a national organization, which was founded in 1947 in Minnesota. It is a Catholic support group that is guided by a chaplain and open to people of all faiths. All are welcome to attend the monthly meetings including family and friends who are affected. The group is sponsored by the diocese's Alcohol and Drug Ministry, a program of Catholic Charities of Arkansas. Each gathering begins at 5:30 p.m. with Mass in Lafferty Chapel in Fletcher Hall on the campus of St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. A meeting follows until 7 p.m. The next Calix Society Mass and meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 8. Visit our calendar to find the complete schedule. ... More
For 104 years, Arkansas Catholic and its predecessors have helped the bishops of Little Rock share the Word of God with the people of Arkansas. This award-winning weekly newspaper for the Diocese of Little Rock continues to offer you a wealth of information, education and inspiration through its print and digital media. Arkansas Catholic, which is published 46 times a year, publishes what is happening throughout the diocese, including parishes and schools, and comments on world events through a Catholic perspective. Your faith is worth it. A small investment pays big dividends when reading the weekly diocesan newspaper. Choose from a print or digital subscription. Print Edition: t is delivered to your mailbox every week. Subscriptions are only $26 a year ($24 for seniors). Subscription envelopes are available at the church or by calling (501) 664-0125. ... More
Six Catholics in Arkansas earned bachelor’s degrees in theology from St. Gregory University in Shawnee, Okla., during a Mass at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock Sept. 12. They participated in classes through Little Rock Theology Institute.... More
The annual Senior Youth Rally will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 at Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock. All youth in grades 9-12 are invited to attend. Featured speaker Rich Curran will discuss the theme: "We are One in His Service." In addition to his talk, this event will include praise and worship, a service project, lunch and Mass. The cost is $30 per person. Scholarships are available. To apply, download and return the registration form. The deadline to register is Sept. 28. Register through your parish to attend. Download and return the registration form to diocesan Catholic Youth Ministry Office. For more information, contact Tricia Gentry at (501) 664-0340, ext. 418. Catholic Youth Ministry responds to needs ... More
Catechetical Sunday will be celebrated Sept. 20 in Catholic parishes across the United States. On this day, parish religion and Catholic school teachers are commissioned to share their ministry for the 2015-2016 school year. In addition, a special collection will be taken up to support catechetical ministry. Half of the collection remains in the parish, while the other half donated in Arkansas parishes, goes to support catechetical ministry across the Diocese of Little Rock. This year's theme is: "Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person." It is based on Genesis 1:26-27, which tells us that every person is created in God's image and likeness. "It also reminds us that we the baptized may need to actively support and protect others from all sorts of harm, cherishing human life from the moment ... More
Project Rachel, a support group for women who have had abortions, will begin a new 11-week support group starting the third week of September. Small groups of six to eight women will meet in Little Rock, Rogers/Springdale and Hot Springs. All names and meeting places are strictly confidential. This program is sponsored by the Diocese of Little Rock Respect Life Office. For more information, contact Anne Dierks at (501) 664-0340, ext. 357. To learn more about Project Rachel, visit the Hope After Abortion website. It offers prayers, testimonials, details on the psychological effects of abortion and other resources to help you or someone you know begin the healing process. ... More