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Arkansas to take part in Eucharistic revival
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 addresses nuclear disarmament
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
Bishop issues statement about Ukraine
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement, Feb. 25, 2022, on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "Since the time of St. Augustine, the Catholic Church has used the Just War theory to help discern when and how force might be applied in the defense of the nation in time of conflict — a timely topic in these days of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The teaching of the Church regarding war and peace is spelled out very clearly in articles 2263-2267 and 2302-2317 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. According to the Just War theory all the following must be in place ... More
Pope: Fast for peace this Ash Wednesday
We enter into Lent this year after two years of pandemic and now the threat of war. Pope Francis is appealing to everyone "believers and non-believers alike" to make Ash Wednesday a "day of fasting for peace on March 2." He said his "heart aches greatly" for the situation in Ukraine, which was attacked by Russia Feb. 24. "Jesus taught us that the diabolical senselessness of violence is answered with God's weapons, with prayer and fasting. I invite everyone to make next 2 March, Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting for peace. I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves ... More
Bishop explains need for eucharistic revival
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor spoke about the upcoming National Eucharistic Revival to Serra Club members in Morris Hall Chapel at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. "One of the chief pastoral problems today is the fact that, according to the 2019 Pew Research Survey, only 31 percent of Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. To address this problem, the United States bishops have done two things: 1.) In November, we published a theological document titled: 'The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church' to make clear ... More
Celebrate joy of marriage in February
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops partners with other organizations to promote National Marriage Week each year to help build "a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family." It is always held Feb. 7-14. The 2022 theme is: “Called to the Joy of Love.” World Marriage Day, held on the second Sunday of February, is part of this observance. This year, it falls on Feb. 13. World Marriage Day "honors husband and wife as the foundation of the family — the basic unit of society. It salutes the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice and joy ... More
Bishop releases a pastoral change Feb. 2
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointment, Feb. 2, 2022, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective Feb. 6: Rev. Polycarp Ssebbowa, suspended from the office of pastor of St. James Church in Searcy and St. Richard Church in Bald Knob, because of a delay in his immigration case. He will be residing at Immaculate Conception Church in North Little Rock. Priests from Immaculate Conception Church in North Little Rock will provide Mass coverage for St. James Church in Searcy and St. Richard Church in Bald Knob. ... More
Bishop releases pastoral changes Jan. 28
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments, Jan. 28, 2022, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective March 22: Rev. Chandra Kodavatikanti, relieved of his responsibilities as administrator of St. John the Evangelist Church in Huntsville and associate pastor of St. Joseph Church in Fayetteville to return to India due to a delay in the renewal of his visa; Rev. Keith Higginbotham, appointed pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church in Huntsville. This is in addition to his current responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers. He is relieved ... More
