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Diocese to reopen at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 18
The offices of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock will reopen Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m., and will return to regular office hours, 8:30 to 5 p.m., by Friday, Jan. 19. The campus was closed Jan. 16-17 because of a winter storm. The Inclement Weather Policy was in effect for diocesan staff, and continues for those unable to safety return on Thursday, Jan. 18. To reach a member of our staff, visit our staff directory, which is listed in alphabetical order. Look for the name of the person you wish to reach and click on the red button under his or her name to send an ... More
Women, men invited to focus on faith days
Special days to focus on faith for women and men will be held at Christ the King Church in Little Rock leading up to the Lenten season. Both encourage participants throughout Arkansas and beyond to attend and will offer guest speakers, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, reconciliation and Mass. The Women of Hope, A Day of Retreat will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, and the Arkansas Catholic Men’s Conference will be held Super Bowl Saturday, Feb. 10. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the Masses at both events. Register online now. ... More
Diocesan offices closed Wednesday, Jan. 17
The offices of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock will be closed to the public, Wednesday, Jan. 17 because of a winter storm. The Inclement Weather Policy is in effect for diocesan staff. To reach a member of our staff, visit our staff directory, which is listed in alphabetical order. Look for the name of the person you wish to reach and click on the red button under his or her name to send an email. Or leave a phone message by calling (501) 664-0340. He or she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. For information about Catholic ministries and programs ... More
2024 MLK Memorial Mass to be Jan. 13
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the 37th annual Diocese of Little Rock Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Mass at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. During the Mass he will present the Daniel Rudd Award to a Black Catholic who is active in his or her parish and community during the Mass. All are invited to attend. This Mass is sponsored by the Diocesan Council for Black Catholics. For more information, contact Rosalyn Pruitt at (501) 375-9617. The bishop presented the Daniel Rudd Award to Arthur Martin, a member of St. Raphael ... More
Father Michael Bass, 63, died Jan. 1
Father Michael Edmond Bass, who served parishes across Arkansas, died Jan. 1. He was 63. Father Bass was born Aug. 23, 1960, in Little Rock to the late Margaret Ann Lockhart and the late Samuel A. Bass. He converted to the Catholic Church when he was 18. He began his seminary formation at St. Meinrad College Seminary in St. Meinrad, Ind., graduating with a bachelor’s degree in classics. After graduation, Father Bass continued his formation at St. Mary Seminary University in Baltimore, where he earned a baccalaureate in sacred theology and a masters of divinity. ... More
College students: Trust in God's plan in life
The Catholic Campus Ministry Office will host a weekend retreat for college students Jan. 26-28 at at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. Retreat master will be Susej Thompson, director of faith formation and music at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church in Little Rock. Thompson has served as a Catholic youth, music and campus ministry leader in Little Rock for many years. She has also led music, retreats and spoken at various events throughout Arkansas. Most recently, she led the first Praise and Worship Conference at Our Lady of the Holy Souls. She will address the ... More
Bishop addresses new blessings document
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following statement, Dec. 19, in response to the Vatican declaration regarding informal blessings for same-sex and unmarried couples. “As many of you know, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) recently issued the declaration 'Fiducia Supplicans' ('Supplicating Trust'), approved by Pope Francis, which discusses the pastoral meaning of blessings by ordained clergy (bishops, priests and deacons). It’s important to remember that such documents are addressed to the worldwide Church, with its differing pastoral concerns ... More
2024 Confirmation Retreat will be Feb. 11
The 2024 Diocese of Little Rock Confirmation Retreat will be held Sunday, Feb. 11 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. This peer-led event is open to Catholic youth who are preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation during the school year and are unable to attend a confirmation retreat in their own parishes. This year's theme is "Victory Through Surrender To The Spirit." Focusing on the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit, activities will include praise and worship music, games, skits, videos, testimonials, small group discussion, prayer and Mass. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ... More
