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12 students in spiritual direction formation
After a seven-year absence, the Diocese of Little Rock resumed its School of Spiritual Direction this fall. Twelve students from parishes across Arkansas began taking bilingual classes in September at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. The weekend classes will be offered monthly through May as part of the three-year program. Father Daniel Velasco, pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church in Little Rock, was named director of spiritual direction formation in July 2022. According to Arkansas Catholic, he said the purpose of this program is to help people “grow their relationship with ... More
Professional Day: Teachers to be salt, light
The 86th annual Arkansas Catholic Schools Professional Day was held Friday, Sept. 29 at Christ the King School in Little Rock. This year's theme was: “Called to be Salt and Light.” Father Juan Guido, pastor of Christ the King, celebrated Mass at 9 a.m. Twelve priests from across the Diocese of Little Rock concelebrated the Mass assisted by Deacons Danny Hartnedy and Jason Pohlmeier. Catholic speaker Caitie Cataldo delivered the keynote presentation, "Transformed as a Teacher in Christ." Cataldo holds a bachelor's degree in pastoral theology from Marian University. ... More
Order your 2024 diocesan directory today
The 2024 Catholic Diocese of Little Rock Directory is now in stock. The gloss-cover softbound directory is the only source for exclusive, updated contact information for every priest, religious and deacon in Arkansas. It also includes information on every parish, school and diocesan office as well as details on Catholic ministries and organizations, hospitals and much more. Directories are $15 each and are available for immediate shipment. Shipping is free. Download the order form and return it with payment to the address provided. For more information, email Mark Brasfield ... More
Pray the rosary to become more like Jesus
In addition to being Respect Life Month, October is also dedicated to the rosary primarily because the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated Oct. 7. Two years after Pope St. Pius V endorsed praying the rosary, he asked the faithful to pray the rosary and seek the intercession of the Blessed Mother during the Battle of Lepanto, off the coast of Greece in 1571. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Christian fleet prevailed on Oct. 7 and the Holy Father established the day as the feast of Our Lady of Victory. In 1573, Pope Gregory XIII changed the name of the feast ... More
Apply to be a disaster case manager
Catholic Charities of Arkansas and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA Disaster Services are working together with other helping and faith-based organizations to provide long-term recovery case management services for the impacted households from the March 31 tornado that devastated Pulaski, Lonoke and Cross counties in Arkansas. Disaster case managers are needed to coordinate services and resources to address the tornado survivors' complex disaster recovery needs in order to help them re-establish normalcy. This is a grant funded position for up to one year with the ... More
Joe Kleine to speak at 2023 rosary rally
The Knights of Columbus will host the 2023 Rosary Rally for School Athletes Wednesday, Sept. 6 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. Student athletes, their parents and coaches from all central Arkansas Catholic schools are invited to attend. Hot dogs, chips and water will be served at 6 p.m. Students should wear a school jersey or school colors. Families are invited to bring picnic blankets or chairs to sit on the grass in front of Morris Hall. The keynote speaker will be Joe Kleine, a former Arkansas Razorback, member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic gold medal ... More
Submit your prayer needs to our website
Are you going through a difficult time and have a special need for prayer? Did you know you can submit your prayer needs to our website? All are welcome to submit a prayer request to our Prayer Book of Intentions in English or Spanish. You have the option of posting anonymously or including your name and/or parish. These prayers are offered up at the Mass celebrated by Bishop Anthony B. Taylor and other priests on Wednesdays at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. Others are also invited to pray for these intentions at your parish, school, religious community or prayer ... More
Assumption of Mary gives hope to us all
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated Aug. 15. It is a holy day of obligation to attend Mass. Click on the button above to find Mass times in your area. The offices of the Diocese of Little Rock are closed on this day. This feast recognizes that Jesus' mother was "taken up body and soul into heavenly glory" when her "earthly life was finished." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 966). The Assumption of Mary is not to be confused with the Ascension of Jesus. "Jesus ascends of his own power and will because he is divine. On the other hand, Mary does not raise herself. ... More
