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The following offers the latest information about events and activities happening in the Diocese of Little Rock.
LRSS will no longer be a diocesan program
The Diocese of Little Rock released the following statement from Little Rock Scripture Study and Liturgical Press on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. "The Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, announces the sale of its groundbreaking and renowned Little Rock Scripture Study (LRSS) to longtime partner Liturgical Press. Little Rock Scripture Study and Liturgical Press have promoted biblical literacy in a partnership dating back more than 30 years. The change in ownership is effective at the end of June, coincident with the retirement of Cackie (Catherine) Upchurch ... More
Donate to help in recovery after flooding
Patrick Gallaher, director of Catholic Charities of Arkansas (CCA), released the following update on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, regarding CCA's response to damage caused by the historic flooding along the Arkansas River. "During the week of May 21, a ridge of high pressure built over the southeastern United States. In that week, 6 to 12 inches of rain fell in parts of the plains and Midwest, impacting northeast Oklahoma requiring dam releases from already high lakes. This resulted in widespread flooding, and produced record-breaking crests downstream along the Arkansas River. ... More
Submit upcoming events to our website
Are you planning a parish festival or school fundraiser and want to get the word out? If so, you are welcome to submit your events to this website. We list Catholic events in Arkansas where the public is invited. The following are examples of events we will list: parish, school, religious or any Catholic organizational events; Lenten and Advent missions and activities; conferences and retreats hosted by the diocese, parishes, retreat houses or religious orders; major parish or institutional anniversary events; or retreats, festivals, bazaars, fish fries, spaghetti dinners ... More
Bishop to ordain Dc. Miskin a priest May 25
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain Deacon Jon Miskin to the priesthood at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 25 at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. A reception will follow the ordination Mass in McDonald Hall. The night before, on Friday, May 24, a holy hour will be held for Miskin at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral. During Eucharistic adoration and vespers, prayers will be offered for him and an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. All are invited to attend these events. If unable to come, set up a notification on your phone to watch the ordination live. ... More
Friend to be ordained to diaconate May 22
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the diaconate ordination Mass of Joseph Friend at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Christ the King Church in Little Rock. Being ordained a transitional deacon is a major step toward priestly ordination. A reception will follow the Mass. All are invited to attend. If unable to come, set up a notification on your phone to watch the ordination live. Guests are also welcome to attend a holy hour for Friend at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Christ the King. During Eucharistic adoration and vespers, prayers will be offered for him and an increase ... More
Velasco to be ordained to diaconate May 17
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the diaconate ordination Mass of Daniel Velasco Pérez at 6 p.m. Friday, May 17 at St. James Church in Searcy. Being ordained a transitional deacon is a major step toward priestly ordination. A reception will follow the Mass. All are invited to attend. If unable to come, set up a notification on your phone to watch the ordination live. Guests are also welcome to attend a holy hour for Velasco at 4 p.m. Friday, May 17 at St. James Church. During Eucharistic adoration and vespers, prayers will be offered for him and an increase ... More
Bishop releases pastoral changes May 6
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments Monday, May 6, 2019, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective July 1: Rev. Benoit Mukamba, CSSp, relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Mary Church in Helena, St John the Baptist Church in Brinkley, St. Francis of Assisi Church in Forrest City, St. Mary of the Lake Church in Horseshoe Lake and St. Andrew Church in Marianna to continue his ministry with the Congregation of the Holy Spirit outside of Arkansas; and Rev. Gilbert Tairo, CSSp, appointed from associate pastor ... More
Dc. Martín Amaro to be ordained May 11
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain Deacon Martín Alejandro Amaro Rodriguez to the priesthood at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 in the Choir Chapel at St. Peter Basilica in Rome. He recently completed his studies for the priesthood at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, the seminary for American students at the Vatican. He was ordained to the transitional diaconate in Rome last September. Amaro, 27, will celebrate his first Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Altar of Heaven in Rome on May 12. After he returns to the United States, he will be the associate pastor ... More
