Arkansas Catholic

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'Prayer warriors' helping to save babies' lives

In the first two weeks of the 40 Days for Life campaign in Little Rock, at least one baby has been saved from abortion.

Championship science bowl team to compete in Washington

Trinity Junior High School in Fort Smith won regional championships and went on to compete in the National Science Bowl in 2005 and 2006. On Jan. 23, Trinity's Science Bowl team regained the championship and earned an all expense-paid trip to the national competition April 29-May 4 in Washington, D.C.

Anniversary artwork

Sister Maria Liebeck, DC (center), a Little Rock artist, presents a framed piece of art to Antje Harris, director of Catholic Adoptions Services for 23 years, and Bishop Anthony B. Taylor Feb. 24.

Refugee resettlement on the upswing, gets federal contract

Catholic Charities of Arkansas is expanding its services to refugees in the state through a $75,000 annual federal contract. A new specialist has been hired, and "Typically we would get one family every two months and now we get two or three families in a month," said refugee resettlement director Frank Head in Springdale.

Also in Arkansas Catholic's March 6 issue

The following are some of the stories and columns that appeared only in the print and complete online editions of Arkansas Catholic.

Pilgrimage questions get answers March 14

Arkansas Catholic is hosting a pilgrimage information meeting at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 14 in Fitzgerald Hall at St. John Center in Little Rock.

Sun might extinguish but Son is eternal

New Catholics this Easter

The Rite of Election, for people preparing to come into the Church, was held Feb. 21 in Little Rock. The rite was also held in Jonesboro and Rogers.

Monk now 'permanent member' at Subiaco

Brother Patrick Boland took the final step to become a Benedictine monk when he professed solemn vows at Subiaco Abbey Feb. 2. Originally from Pennsylvania, permanent membership in the monastery comes at the end of a 10-year journey to find his vocation in life.

40 Days for Life vigil

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor and more than 50 other people gather near the abortion clinic in Little Rock to hear several speakers at the kickoff of the 40 Days for Life vigil on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Seminarian's parents want to encourage more vocations

Encouraging priestly vocations has always been close to the heart of Mike and Jackie Cigainero, members of St. Edward Church in Texarkana. Their son Robert is a diocesan seminarian and now they will chair a vocations committee at the church.

Bowling team wins over students not typically into athletics

Sister Lisa Griffith, RSM, and Sister Joan Pfauser, RSM, thought it was too good an opportunity to pass up when no one initially volunteered to coach a bowling team for Mount St. Mary Academy, so they stepped up to the lane.

Diocesan Financial Statements

The complete Diocese of Little Rock Accountant's Report and Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, were published in the Feb. 27, 2010 issue of Arkansas Catholic.

Also in Arkansas Catholic's Feb. 27 issue

The following are some of the stories and columns that appeared only in the print and complete online editions of Arkansas Catholic.