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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
