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Catholics should learn, discern and vote
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor addressed a letter to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock, Monday, Feb. 24, about the updated version of the document: “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility,” by the U.S. bishops, "to help us better live our faith in the public square." Five new videos, in four languages, have been produced to help Catholics better understand the 53-page document. In addition, the bishops recently launched the "Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate" campaign asking Catholics "to pledge civility, clarity ... More
Attend retreat to protect kids from gangs
Fuerza Transformadora (Transforming Force) is sponsoring a Spanish-language retreat March 13-15 at St. Theresa Church in Little Rock to educate parents about what draws kids into drugs and gang life and what they can do to stop it from happening before their children are old enough to join. Parents will be challenged to answer questions like: What vices are bringing harm to your family? What role does the father have in your family? What role does God have in your family? What is the responsibility of the children? What would you do if your child used drugs? ... More
Bishop-elect Malone to be ordained Jan. 28
Bishop-elect Francis I. Malone, JCL, PA, will be ordained and installed as the third bishop of the Diocese of Shreveport, La., at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the Shreveport Convention Center. This is a change from the previous location of the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans. This event was moved to a larger space to allow more people to attend. Because the convention center will allow seating for 2,500 people, no tickets are required and the event is open to the public. A reception will be held following the ordination and installation Mass on the ... More
Seminarians now candidates for ordination
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor installed 10 Diocese of Little Rock seminarians as lectors, acolytes and candidates during the 4:30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Little Rock on Saturday, Dec. 14. These included: John Paul Hartnedy of Little Rock and Mark Johns of Jonesboro as lectors, which allows them to proclaim the Word of God during liturgies and catechize the faithful; Nathan Ashburn and Daniel Wendel, both of Little Rock, and Jose Jaime Nieto of Springdale as acolytes, which allows them to serve at the altar during Mass, assist in the purification ... More
Arkansas Catholic digital edition is free
Arkansas Catholic is now offering the digital version of the weekly diocesan newspaper for free, thanks to donations to Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal. The page-for-page replica of the print edition can be read anywhere you have Internet access on your desktop, laptop and most smartphones and tablets. Anyone can sign up for a free account by going to: digital.arkansas-catholic.org. Then follow these steps: At digital.arkansas-catholic.org, click on “sign up”; Provide the contact information requested and create a password. Hit “submit.”; On the next screen ... More
Hearts for Life Conference to be Jan. 18-19
The diocesan Respect Life Office will host its second Hearts for Life Conference for adults at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. This event, which will coincide with the Weekend for Life for high school youth, was created to offer participants pro-life speakers, time for prayer and inexpensive and convenient lodging prior to the eucharistic procession and Mass for Life on Jan. 19. The conference will be held from 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 to 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. The cost is $40 per person, which includes lodging, dinner Saturday evening and ... More
Buy socks and support our seminarians
Looking for a fun way to support priestly vocations to the priesthood? The Vocations Office for the Diocese of Little Rock can help. Order socks, luggage tags or pop-sockets for your phone displaying the diocesan crest. All proceeds benefit the diocese's vocations ministry and the education of its seminarians. There are two unique fun designs of these very comfortable socks. Buy one pair for $15 or 3 for $40. Luggage tags and pop-sockets are $5 each. If you place your purchase between now and Jan. 1, 2020, get a pair free for every three purchased. Tags and pop-sockets mix ... More
Bishop releases pastoral change Nov. 21
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointment Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, for the Diocese of Little Rock: Effective Jan. 1, 2020: Rev. Erik Pohlmeier, appointed pastor of Christ the King Church in Little Rock. This is in addition to his current responsibilities as Diocesan Director of Faith Formation and Director of Continuing Education of the Clergy. Bishop-elect Francis I. Malone, JCL, PA, ceases to be pastor of Christ the King Church, effective Dec. 31, 2019. He was appointed by Pope Francis as bishop of the Diocese of Shreveport, La. ... More
