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2022 jubilarian priest Mass to be June 28
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving Tuesday, June 28 to honor four priests who are celebrating 25, 50 and 60 years of priestly service in the Diocese of Little Rock. It will be held at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner reception in McDonald Hall. The public is invited to attend the Mass and dinner. Reservations are not required. Jubilarians are Father Henry Bordeaux, OCD, 60 years; Father Mark Stengel, OSB, 50 years; and Fathers Peter Le-Thanh Quang and Polycarp Ssebbowa, 25 years. Father Bordeaux will not be ... More
Read diocese's Synod on Synodality report
The following report, "Synod on Synodality Synthesis for Diocese of Little Rock," was submitted to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, May 16, 2022, to be included in the final report in preparation for the Synod on Synodality in 2023. Through listening sessions on the diocesan and parish levels, parishioners and others connected or formerly connected to the Church were asked to share their thoughts on the Church. The goal of the sessions was to truly hear concerns the faithful believe are facing the Church and what challenges they are experiencing in their family ... More
Arkansas eucharistic revival begins June 18
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will begin the Diocese of Little Rock's observance of the National Eucharistic Revival by celebrating an opening Mass at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 18, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Father John Connell, VG, will celebrate a second opening Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers at 5 p.m. on the same day to allow more people to participate from our statewide diocese. For those unable to attend in person, the bishop will deliver a recorded video/audio homily at all ... More
Eucharist is not a symbol: It really is Jesus
Historically known by its Latin name, Corpus Christi, this feast day highlights the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. The word "Eucharist" means "thanksgiving." It comes from the Greek "eucharistein" and "eulogein," which "recalls the Jewish blessings that proclaim — especially during a meal — God's works: creation, redemption and sanctification." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1328) On the night before he died, Jesus shared one last meal with his Apostles. During this Last Supper, "he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it ... More
Apply for Respect Life Grant by Aug. 31
The Respect Life Office offers respect life grants to help support groups and organizations in the Diocese of Little Rock that promote a consistent ethic of life. Grants between $100 and $1,000 are awarded at the discretion of Bishop Anthony B. Taylor and are dependent on the availability of funds. Groups and organizations applying for a respect life grant are invited to reflect on how their mission and ministry promotes greater respect for the dignity of the human person and embraces a consistent ethic of life. The Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, from the U.S. ... More
Bishop issues new deacon assignments
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following assignments, May 26, 2022, for the deacon candidates who will be ordained to the permanent diaconate in June for the Diocese of Little Rock: Effective June 11, 2022: Dc. Ramón Argueta, assigned to minister as deacon at St. Joseph Church in Conway; Dc. Bobby Dale Bennett, assigned to minister as deacon at St. John Newman University Parish in Jonesboro; Dc. Garry Paul Boccarossa, assigned to minister as deacon at St. Joseph Church in Pine Bluff; Dc. Thomas Christopher Cannon, assigned to minister as deacon ... More
46 men to be ordained deacons in June
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain 46 men to the permanent diaconate in two bilingual ordination Masses in June. The first Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 11 at Christ the King Church in Little Rock. The second will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 25 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers. After their ordinations, they will serve in parishes across Arkansas. See the list of appointments for details. To learn more about these new deacons, visit Arkansas Catholic. These diaconate candidates and their wives are part of the ... More
Bishop issues more priest assignments
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following priest assignments May 27, 2022. Bishop-elect Erik T. Pohlmeier relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of Christ the King Church in Little Rock, diocesan director of continuing education of the clergy, theological advisor, diocesan director of faith formation and diocesan director of permanent diaconate formation. He is relieved of his responsibilities as member of the following boards: Clergy Personnel Board, Presbyteral Council, and College of Consultors. This is a change to the previously announced appointment. ... More
