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The following offers the latest information about events and activities happening in the Diocese of Little Rock.
Workshops to form intentional disciples
The Faith Formation Office has begun a new partnership with the Catherine of Siena Institute to offer workshops designed to build up faith and practice in Catholics as part of the new evangelization. These workshop are being offered from September 2018 through April 2019 across the Diocese of Little Rock. Called and Gifted workshops aim to help participants discover their own charisms. A charism is gift from God to help share his mission. It is different from a natural talent that could be used selfishly. A charism is directly tied to God’s mission for you and bears ... More
Theresa Hall named superintendent
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the promotion of Theresa Hall as the new superintendent for Catholic schools on Thursday, Aug. 16. Hall joined the staff of the Diocese of Little Rock as associate superintendent of schools in 2009 after serving as principal at St. Edward School in Little Rock and teaching in Catholic schools for many years. She replaced Vernell Bowen, who served as superintendent until her retirement in June. In addition, the former principal of Our Lady of the Holy Souls School in Little Rock, Ileana Dobbins, was named the new associate superintendent ... More
Bishop comments on Pennsylvania grand jury report
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, regarding the Pennsylvania grand jury report that detailed a two-year investigation of more than seven decades of clergy sex abuse claims in the state. According to Catholic News Service, "at least 1,000 children identified in the investigation were raped in Catholic places of worship, in schools and in diocesan-owned vehicles, and were 'groomed' through diocesan programs and retreats so they could be molested, wrote members of a 23-person grand jury." ... More
Catholic students head back to school
Nearly 7,000 Catholic school students return to the classroom this week across Arkansas. There are 28 Catholic schools, including one new school in northwest Arkansas. Ozark Catholic Academy is opening Aug. 16 for ninth and 10th grade students in Tonitown with plans to add the 11th grade in 2019 and the 12th grade in 2020. To learn more, visit the schools website, follow it on Facebook or read this week's Arkansas Catholic. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Little Rock range from preschool to high school in 18 cities statewide. ... More
Delta conference to serve rural parishes
The Delta Catholic Conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at St. John the Baptist Church in Brinkley. This new, daylong event will focus on theme: "Laborers in the Vineyard," and address the challenges of discipleship in today's world and offer resources and tools to help participants grow in their relationship with Christ and develop or revitalize growth in their parish community. The conference will be presented by Catholic Rural Life, a national, Catholic nonprofit organization that has been dedicated to applying the teachings of Jesus Christ for the social, economic ... More
Bishop addresses resignation of cardinal
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement Tuesday, July 31, 2018, regarding the resignation of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. "On July 28 Pope Francis accepted the resignation, from the College of Cardinals, of Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, the 88-year-old retired archbishop of Washington, D.C., and imposed upon him suspension from the exercise of any public ministry and the obligation to remain sequestered for a life of prayer and penance until the very credible accusations made against him are examined in a regular canonical trial. ... More
Bishop announces pastoral changes in July
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments for the Diocese of Little Rock on Friday, July 13, 2018. Effective July 16: Msgr. Jack D. Harris, appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton. He is relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Lake Village, Holy Cross Church in Crossett, and Holy Spirit Church in Hamburg. Rev. Robert Cigainero, appointed associate pastor of St. Theresa Church in Little Rock. He is relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton. Effective July 24: ... 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 displaying the diocesan crest, which cost $15 for one pair or $40 for three pair. All proceeds benefit the diocese's vocations ministry and the education of its seminarians. Order by mail or pick up your socks in person. To order, download the order form, complete it and make checks payable to: "Seminarian Fund". If ordering by mail, please include $4.50 for shipping and handling for 1 to 3 pairs of socks or $6.50 for 4 to 6 pairs. ... More
