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EPJ building faith among young adults
The Diocese of Little Rock Hispanic Ministry Office hosted the 26th women's weekend for Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil (EPJ) (Encounters of Youth Promotion) at the Vincentian Lay Mission Center in North Little Rock Nov. 2-5. Twenty women, ages 18-27, attended the four-day encounter, which was led by a team of peers that began planning the weekend in August. "We call it an encounter because it is a lot more than just retreating oneself from our daily life, it allows us to find our self, find God and find our peers' needs," said Bárbara Barroso, EPJ weekend retreat coordinator. ... More
November is National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month. It is both a time to celebrate and support adoptive families as well as raise awareness to the thousands of children nationwide who are in foster care and need a forever home. In the Nov. 4 issue of Arkansas Catholic, adoption is highlighted in a variety of ways. There are articles on interracial adoption, reunification with birth parents, the challenges and misconceptions of adoption, frequently asked questions and more. For more than 30 years, the Diocese of Little Rock has operated Catholic Adoption Services, a non-profit, Arkansas-licensed ... More
Search offers time to get to know Jesus
Applications are being accepted for Search #143 through Nov. 13. This event will be held at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock Dec. 1-3. Search is a faith formation program for high school juniors and seniors designed to help them get to know themselves better, deepen their relationship with Christ and find support in living out their faith in the world. The retreat team is made up of teens and adults who have already attended Search. Though it is a Catholic program, Search is open to teens of all faiths. The fee to attend Search is $135. Scholarships are available. ... More
Get flowers planted on a loved one's grave
Each fall, families and friends are invited to purchase daffodil bulbs to be planted on the graves of their loved ones in Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock. That way, by spring, the bright yellow flowers become a living memorial to all those who have been laid to rest in the historic cemetery. For a minimum donation of $10, cemetery staff will plant a group of five daffodils on a grave. Proceeds support the upkeep of the cemetery grounds. To order daffodils for your loved one, download and complete the request form. For more information, contact Lucinda Akel, office manager for Calvary Cemetery ... More
2017 scholarship appeal to raise $267,141
The fifth annual Catholic Schools Scholarship Appeal will kick off Nov. 11 to assist schools statewide in providing tuition assistance to students who qualify. This year, $3.5 million is needed to provide assistance to 907 students. Parish subsidies and school scholarship funds cover $3.2 million, which leaves a need for $267,141 in donations through this appeal. In a letter to previous donors, Bishop Anthony B. Taylor explained that every dollar donated will be used to provide financial assistance to the students who need it. "Catholic schools are an integral part of the teaching mission ... More
Encounter Christ through Cursillo program
A Cursillo for women will be held Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 at the House of Blessings in Eureka Springs. This weekend retreat for adults will be presented in Spanish. To attend, download and complete the application, and submit it to a sponsor. For more information, contact Father Rubén Quinteros, spiritual advisor, at (501) 664-0340, ext. 403. "Cursillo" (pronounced kur-see-yo) is a Spanish word meaning "little" or "short course." This short course begins on a Thursday evening and continues through Sunday night. During these four days ... More
Arkansas Catholic to host 2020 pilgrimage
Arkansas Catholic will host an 11-day pilgrimage to see the world-famous Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, in June 2020. This event only happens every 10 years so tickets are highly coveted. Pilgrims will also visit Austria, Switzerland and Lichtenstein. Father Erik Pohlmeier will be the spiritual director. The cost is $3,939 per person for double occupancy. This includes lodging, breakfast and dinner, entrance fees to scheduled sites but does not include airfare at this time. A $600 deposit is required at the time of registration. Final payment is due by Feb. 28, 2020. ... More
Bishop: Avoid services of Matthias Heppel
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement regarding Matthias Heppel on Tuesday, Oct. 31 2017. “Last year, it came to my attention that a man named Matthias Heppel was presenting himself as a Catholic priest and administering sacraments in the areas of Yellville and Cherokee Village. We investigated the matter and learned that he had previously been associated with a schismatic group in the Diocese of Orlando; was purportedly ordained to the priesthood in 2014; and moved to Highland, Arkansas, in December 2016. He then started what he describes ... More
