A new study suggests that Catholic belief in the Real Presence may be higher than previous data indicated — but measuring that belief accurately remains a tricky task for researchers. Regular Mass attendance, however, has emerged as a key factor in determining…
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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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Supporters of the Hesychia House of Prayer, a retreat center in the Ozark Mountains, gathered June 21 to celebrate the newest development on the 300 acres — the new Hesychia Holy Place outdoor prayer space, renovated from the center’s former dairy barn. …
« read »Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments: Effective June 17 Effective July 1 Effective July 2…
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As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for an early morning audience, late night comedy stars looked at each other and thought, "something's wrong." "We're in this beautiful, beautiful space in the…
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Father Norbert Rappold is a piece of driftwood in the chaos of life. “When I’m in my chaotic moments, I basically remind myself I’m driftwood. Falling over the waterfalls, the chaotic life of a piece of driftwood, in the end, is what…
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A Montessori-style religious education program is growing in popularity across the state and letting children set the pace in learning about their Catholic faith.…
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As thousands of American Catholics travel to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21, one northwest Arkansas parish has grown even closer by planning its own pilgrimage. St. Bernard Church in Bella Vista plans to send 18 pilgrims from their parish…
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Significant transformations began in May at Subiaco Academy. The all-boys Benedictine school is adding an artificial turf playing field and all-weather track to the Reynold P. Maus Sports Complex, replacing the current dirt track and grass field.…
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Pope Francis once again renewed his call for a cease-fire in Gaza following the rescue of four hostages that led to what officials in Gaza said was the killing of more than 270 Palestinians in an Israeli rescue operation that one European…
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