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Bishop addresses recent executive actions
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock regarding recent executive actions by President Donald Trump on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Satan is "the father of lies" (John 8:44) and he prowls the world seeking the ruin of souls — and nations. Satan's greatest tool is fear. He sows the seeds of confusion and takes advantage of people's blindness, ignorance and gullibility. This week we have seen clearly the chaos that ensues when policy decisions are made without first considering their impact on real people, our brothers and ... More
Bishop announces pastoral appointments
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments for the Diocese of Little Rock on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Effective March 7: Rev. George Sanders relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Glenwood. He remains pastor of St. Mary of the Springs Church in Hot Springs; Rev. Salvador Vega-Alvarenga appointed pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Glenwood. This is in addition to his current responsibilities as pastor of St. Martin Church in Nashville. He is relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of St. Edward Church in Texarkana. ... More
Bishop announces pastoral appointments
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments for the Diocese of Little Rock on Friday, December 16, 2016. Effective Jan. 3: Rev. Athanasius Okeiyi relieved of his responsibilities as pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Pocahontas, St. Joseph the Worker Church in Corning and St. John the Baptist Church in Engelberg to begin his studies as directed by his bishop, Bishop Lucius I. Ugorji of Umuahia, Nigeria; Rev. Mariadass Vallapaneni appointed administrator of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Pocahontas, St. Joseph the Worker Church in Corning and ... More
Rubio to be ordained to diaconate Dec. 17
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the diaconate ordination Mass of Nelson Jesus Rubio Villalobos (Nelson Rubio) at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Hot Springs Village. This Diocese of Little Rock seminarian will become a transitional deacon, a major step toward priestly ordination. A reception will follow in the parish hall. All are invited to attend. Guests are also welcome to attend a holy hour for Rubio at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Little Rock. Prayers will be offered for him and an increase in vocations to the ... More
Year of Mercy ends but mercy is forever
This Sunday, Nov. 20, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. It recognizes that Jesus is king and savior of all people. Pope Pius XI established this feast in 1925 with his encyclical, "Quas Primas" ("In The First"). In this letter, he expressed deep concern for a growing secularism because many had "thrust Jesus Christ and his holy law out of their lives" believing "these had no place either in private affairs or in politics." The website for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops ... More
Bishop addresses presidential election
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock regarding the 2016 presidential election on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Many of us have experienced the recent presidential election as a mixed blessing. We are relieved that President-elect Trump opposes abortion and plans to nominate anti-abortion justices to the Supreme Court. Indeed, many people voted for him for that very reason. But we are also dismayed by his divisive rhetoric. The purpose of this letter is to remind all of us that this election has not changed the mission of the Church ... More
Vocation Awareness Week is Nov. 6-12
National Vocation Awareness Week is being celebrated Nov. 6-12. This annual observance of the Catholic Church in the United States is designed to focus on vocations to the priesthood, religious life and diaconate. It is a time to encourage young people to ask themselves: "To what vocation in life is God calling me?" It is also an opportunity to bring awareness to and pray for those already in discernment of one of these vocations. Parish and school communities across the nation are encouraged to include, during the first week in November, prayer and special activities that focus ... More
Junior High Spectacular to be held Nov. 6
Junior High Spectacular, a one-day event hosted by the Diocese of Little Rock, will be held Sunday, Nov. 6 in the McCauley Center at Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock for students in grades 6-8. This year’s theme, “He is the Way to Love,” will be presented by Oddwalk Ministries. The day will be filled with games, praise and worship, presentations by the Oddwalk Ministries, lunch and Mass. The cost is $40 a person. Scholarships are available. Register though your parish. To register your parish, download and return the registration packet with fee to the address ... More
