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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
Register now to attend Búsqueda #53
Registration is still open for Búsqueda #53, which will be held from Friday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 3 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. The primary objective of a Búsqueda (Search) retreat is to awaken in Spanish-speaking youth (ages 14-17) the desire to be messengers of the Good News of Christ to others. It is a method used by other movements in the Catholic Church to guide young people to a mature, Christian human growth. Participants will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of themselves and their relationships with God and others. ... 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
2024 Junior High Youth Rally will be Nov. 10
The 2024 Junior High Youth Rally will be held Sunday, Nov. 10 at Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock. This year's featured presentation will be given by Cooper Ray, a Catholic speaker and musician from Flower Mound, Texas. He holds a master’s degree in pastoral studies and has 20 years experience as a retreat leader, liturgical musician and diocesan director. The "Renewed: Junior High Youth Rally" will also include praise and worship, games, skits, lunch, adoration and Mass, is open to youth in grades 6-8. The cost is $50 a person. Scholarships are available. ... More
