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Diocese to get three sisters from Mexico
Three sisters from the Catholic Teachers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Maestras Católicas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús) religious order will begin their ministry at St. Augustine Church in Dardanelle and St. John Church in Russellville in January. Bringing the Mexican order to the Diocese of Little Rock was made possible through the Catholic Extension’s U.S.-Latin American Sisters Exchange Program. The program is funded by an initial $3 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The program will span five years and involve 10 Latin American congregations, sending more than 30 women religious to dioceses throughout the United States. ... More
Year of Consecrated Life continues to 2016
Pope Francis proclaimed a Year of Consecrated Life to be celebrated from Nov. 30, 2014 to Feb. 2, 2016. This special observance begins on the First Sunday of Advent and ends on the World Day of Consecrated Life. The theme "Wake Up the World" is designed to educate Catholics about religious life and promote religious vocations through special events such as open houses at convents and monasteries, joint service projects between the religious and laity, and prayer with religious, such as vespers or holy hours, at religious houses that are open to the public. ... More
Join Bishop Taylor in praying for these special intentions
Please join Bishop Anthony B. Taylor in praying for these special intentions: for Christians and other innocent victims of violence in the Middle East; that the black mass scheduled for Oklahoma City on Sept. 21 does not take place; for refugees at our southern border and a solution to the problems in their countries that have created this humanitarian disaster.... More
Wonders of Mexico performance to be Sept. 13
The Diocese of Little Rock and the Consulate of Mexico in Little Rock are sponsoring a performance to celebrate the 204th anniversary of Mexican independence on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The Sol Azteca Ballet Folklorico of Tulsa, Okla. will perform "The Spectacular Wonders of Mexico," which will include music, dance and Mexican tradition. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 each and may be reserved in advance by contacting us. Order tickets in English or Spanish. ... More
Monk makes final vows at Subiaco
Father Elijah Owens, OSB, made his solemn profession of vows as a monk of Subiaco Abbey Aug. 11 at St. Benedict Church. He made this lifelong commitment after completing a period of triennial vows. He has served at Subiaco Abbey and Subiaco Academy as assistant vocation director and a religious studies teacher.... More
