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Abortion recovery helpline highlights effects on women
The National Helpline for Abortion Recovery held a press conference at the State Capitol in Little Rock where women shared how abortion hurt them in their lives.
Recruiters
St. Joseph School in Conway has created a recruitment tool known as the Ambassador Program. Nine students from the fifth to 11th grades have been chosen by their teachers for … (News photo)
Trinity and Subiaco form bonds to expand opportunities
FORT SMITH — In August, Trinity Junior High School in Fort Smith and Subiaco Academy 60 miles away welcomed new administrators to their campuses.
Maumelle Catholic publishes e-book of Christian historical fantasy
Lyle Stafford took his love for the Bible and biblical history and turned it into an e-book available through Amazon’s Kindle.
Mom: New Miss America knows talent, gifts are from God
MILWAUKEE (CNS) — All smiles, Susan Kaeppeler, fourth-grade teacher at Kenosha’s St. Joseph Academy’s lower campus, was greeted with the red-carpet treatment when she arrived to class Jan. 16 after a whirlwind weekend where she saw her oldest daughter, Laura, crowned Miss America.
Author: Sex-selective abortions migrating to Western world
ROME (CNS) — Aborting unborn girls on account of their gender has been a documented trend in certain Asian countries for at least two decades. Now, according to an Italian biologist and author, the practice is also growing in the West.
The future for actress Roma Downey includes more angels
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Just when you might have forgotten about the family-friendly television series “Touched by an Angel,” series star Roma Downey is tweaking the concept.
St. Josephine Bakhita teaches forgiveness through God’s grace
Feb. 8 is the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita. She is very much a saint for modern times and stands in contrast to violence and prejudice in her day and ours. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
What is special to you about the Eucharist?
“When I receive the Eucharist, I feel safe and happy. It makes me feel loved by all, but most of all it makes me feel like I am in the presence of the Lord and that is where we all are, right? … (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Are we failing to protect those most in need?
“May die 2day,” wrote 12-year-old Ramie Marie Grimmer on her Facebook page at 7:50 p.m. on Dec. 5 during a standoff between police and her mother (Rachelle) in a welfare office in Laredo, Texas. Two days later the prediction she published using one of the office’s computers was realized. (Guest Commentary, Opinions)
Formation: Parishes, schools can’t do it alone
As Arkansas Catholic begins its 101st year in March and we celebrate Catholic Press Month, it is a good time to look back on the impact the diocesan newspaper has on the state and its future. (Editorial)
