There are many networks and organizations designed to help the Catholic community in Arkansas in the fight against various vices, and July 21, another organization joined those ranks — the Diocese of Little Rock Task Force Against Human Trafficking and Pornography. Bishop…
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In the past 14 months, Serena Scherrey Smith has experienced three life-saving miracles and countless blessings and feels called to share her story with the world. “I have so much to say about God, the universe and just faith,” she said. “I…
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When you think of Lake Village, you might think of the Delta and agriculture. But thanks to an updated version of a beloved book and a new documentary, many people are learning more about the history of Italian culture in what was…
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As Deisy Maria Tovar Castellano stands at the gates of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock Aug. 8, she clutches a small handkerchief in her hands. At first, she uses the handkerchief to wipe away sweat. Soon, she…
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Names of towns and cities can tell us a lot about Arkansas’ past. Many places have stories to tell, whether about geographical features, early settlers, famous politicians or military leaders or the places where early settlers came from. And many Arkansas place…
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Only 5,000 consecrated virgins live in the world, and three of them are in the Diocese of Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor blessed the newest consecrated virgin, Mary Kelly, during a Mass July 6 at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in…
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CONWAY — With a broad smile, firm handshake and an unwavering zeal for the faith, Deacon Richard Papini has welcomed college students to Catholic Campus Ministry in Conway for 25 years. It was something he couldn’t imagine back in 1999 when then-diocesan…
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For the past 14 years, Jaime “Serio” Torres has served as the associate director of the Faith Formation Office, overseeing the St. Andrew School of Evangelization and his nationally recognized program Fuerza Transformadora. On June 28, he is leaving his position at…
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Name: Annie Woody Parish: St. Scholastica Church, New Blaine Age: 75 Family: Annie and her husband Dewey have a blended family of four children, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Career: Retired controller for the Hardscrabble Country Club Why you want to know…
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