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Strengthen marriage this Valentine's Day
The Catholic Church in the United States wants Valentine's Day to be about more than candy and flowers. It wants to offer couples support and encouragement for building strong and lasting marriages. In February, the Church partners with other organizations to celebrate National Marriage Week, Feb. 7-14, an event that concludes with World Marriage Day on Feb. 14. Go to marriage events in Arkansas. These events provide an opportunity "to celebrate the gift and blessing of marriage and to affirm and support engaged and married couples," said Archbishop Charles ... More
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
Catholic schools offer holistic education
"Catholic schools are integral to our nation's character — serving the common good, strengthening local communities, and building the Kingdom of God on earth," said Bishop George Murry, chairman of the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Education, in a statement about Catholic Schools Week. Catholic schools nationwide are celebrating this annual observance Jan. 29 - Feb. 4. In Arkansas, Catholic schools are hosting open house events, service projects, special Masses and prayer services, lunches with grandparents, special academic ... 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
Register for confirmation retreat by Jan. 23
The 2017 Diocese of Little Rock Confirmation Retreat will be held Sunday, Feb. 5 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. This peer-led event is open to Catholic youth who are preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation and are unable to attend a confirmation retreat in their own parishes. This year's theme is: "He is the Way to the Spirit". The $15 per person registration fee includes lunch and all materials. It will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude with Mass. To register youth from your parish, download and return the registration packet with fee to the address provided by Jan. 23. ... More
Become a messenger of the Good News
"'Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: You will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'" (Luke 2:10-14) The angel of the Lord gave this message to shepherds keeping the night watch over their flock. ... More
Men, women invited to discern God's call
The Diocese of Little Rock will host retreats for both men and women to discern religious vocations in December and January in Fletcher Hall on the campus of St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. The Vocations and Seminarians Office will offer its annual Come and See Retreat for men interested in discerning a vocation to the priesthood on Dec. 30-31. Rooted in prayer and to consist of talks, group discussion, vocational videos and personal testimonies by priests and seminarians, this retreat is designed to help participants explore more deeply a possible calling to the ... 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
