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The celebration of Christ's resurrection continues with Divine Mercy Sunday, which recognizes that God's love and mercy endure forever and overcome any sin that separates us from him. This year, we celebrate this feast on April 24. St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun, wrote in her diary that she witnessed a vision of Jesus on Feb. 22, 1931, while she was living at a convent in Plock, Poland. She wrote that Jesus had one hand raised in benediction and the other resting over his heart, from which emanated two rays of light. The apparitions to St. Faustina formed the ... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointment, March 29, 2022, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective April 29: Rev. Polycarp Ssebbowa, reinstated as pastor of St. James Church in Searcy and St. Richard Church in Bald Knob. His green card has been granted, effective today, March 29, 2022. ... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following statement, March 22, 2022, inviting all parishes in the Diocese of Little Rock to join Pope Francis in formally consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. "To all the priests and people of the Diocese of Little Rock: As you see from the attached letter addressed to all the bishops in the world, Pope Francis announced that this Friday, on the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25, 2022, he will formally consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Please find attached the prayer of ... More
The Diocese of Little Rock will join other dioceses across the United States in participating in the three-year, "National Eucharistic Revival: My Flesh for the Life of the World" beginning in June. Two Masses will be celebrated in Little Rock and Rogers to kick off the observance in Arkansas, which aims to increase devotion to and belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the opening Mass in Little Rock at the Cathedral of St. Andrew at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. Father John Connell, VG, will celebrate the opening Mass ... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointment, March 17, 2022, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective April 21: Rev. Andreas Kedati, SVD, a priest of the Society of the Divine Word, appointed pastor of St. Peter Church and St. Raphael Church in Pine Bluff and St. Justin Church in Star City; and Rev. Eric Groner, SVD, relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Peter Church and St. Raphael Church in Pine Bluff and St. Justin Church in Star City to continue his ministry with the Society of the Divine Word. ... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor met more than 400 catechumens and candidates during four Rite of Election services across the Diocese of Little Rock March 3-7. Each year, bishops in dioceses worldwide personally welcome those going through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process during the Rite of Election, a special service usually held at the beginning of Lent. The rite was held at Blessed Sacrament Church in Jonesboro March 3; St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers March 5; Christ the King Church in Little Rock March 6; and St. Edward Church in Texarkana March 7. ... More
Looking for an effective way to teach your children about Lent, Jesus’ sacrifice and how they can help those in need while living out their faith? Try CRS Rice Bowl. This Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Lenten project encourages participants to perform a simple sacrifice by substituting a low-cost meatless meal for more expensive dining once a week, and put the money saved in the cardboard "rice bowl." If you didn't get a rice bowl at church or school, you can download the materials to make one for free. You can also donate online. Use the Lenten calendar each day to practice ... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor addressed the following letter, March 2, 2022, regarding nuclear disarmament, to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock. "As we enter the penitential season of Lent in the midst of the completely unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia, I would like to follow up on my recent statement on Just Peace by endorsing the pastoral letter on nuclear disarmament published Jan. 11, 2022 by Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, N.M. This is a very timely document given the invasion of Ukraine (a country which gave up its nuclear weapons following the breakup ... More