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Educator gets first-hand experience of citizenship
Throughout much of his teaching career at Little Rock’s Catholic High School, Paul Spencer relied on the political exploits of others to drive home points about the American system of government. More recently though, he can draw upon his own experiences to inspire and educate his students.
A Day to Remember
Lance Cpl. Josh Neal lights a candle in remembrance of fallen comrades during a Veterans Day assembly at Immaculate Conception School in North Little Rock as student Gracie Alvarez looks on. (Photo)
Art tour
Sixth graders from Immaculate Conception School in Fort Smith got a private tour of the Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville Sept. 21. The students studied four … (Photo)
Cardinal congratulates President Obama on re-election
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, congratulated President Barack Obama on his re-election in a Nov. 7 letter.
Cardinal challenges bishops to experience own conversion
BALTIMORE (CNS) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, challenged his brother bishops to undergo their own conversion and renewal.
Diocese’s new deacons forged with commitment, faithfulness
This month the Diocese of Little Rock will ordain 40 men to the permanent diaconate. All are married and actively involved in their parish communities across the state. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
When you help others, how does it feel?
“When I help someone, it makes me feel like I’ve done something right. This feeling makes me want to …” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Love for God, courage, energy required on path to priesthood
Just the other morning I was walking down the hall to my second class of the day. Teachers seem to have been conspiring against my free time all semester. Every time I get to a place where I am ahead for once, another teacher is providing us with instructions for our next assignment. (Columns)
Whoever is president, Church will lobby issues
Despite what some national groups have said, the U.S. bishops did not tell Americans who to vote for in the presidential election last week. Bishop Taylor and other bishops detailed the priorities for our country and asked voters to make their own decisions based on Catholic social teaching. (Editorial)
