Soaring construction costs and supply chain issues spurred by the pandemic delayed nearly every construction project for months. Church construction projects were no exception. But finally, St. Joseph Church in Fayetteville is moving ahead with its... More
This year, 685 people are entering the Catholic Church in Arkansas. Several of these candidates and elect shared with Arkansas Catholic why they’re joining the Church. There were so many responses that we couldn’t fit them all in our printed... More
During the Easter Vigil Mass, 685 people will enter the Church through baptism or by making a profession of faith. The elect, formerly known as catechumen, have not been baptized. They will receive baptism, confirmation and first Communion. Candidates... More
Sometimes, when Protestant students attend parochial school, they feel the Holy Spirit lead them to enter the Catholic Church. With more than 650 Arkansans preparing to enter the Church this Easter season, three students shared their faith journeys as... More
I once heard a priest talk about “the shock of non-being.” At certain moments in life, we realize we are part of something so much bigger than ourselves, so far beyond our comprehension, that we are struck with the frightening reality that... More
Catholic schools, churches and organizations say the total solar eclipse sweeping across Arkansas April 8 is generating a lot of excitement. With the peak zone being a diagonal swath across the state, it will be very busy with tourism and special activities. The... More
In March 2017, Will Peterson and his friend David Cable stepped out Peterson's front door in Lexington, Ky., to begin a pilgrimage. Their destination was the Trappist Abbey of Gethsemani, some 70 miles away. The journey is 75 minutes by car along... More
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments. Effective April 8 Rev. Martin Dara, a priest of the Diocese of Nellore, appointed associate pastor of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. Rev. Kiran... More
What would happen if clergy and parish leaders personally reached out to Catholics who have stopped attending Mass to invite them to come back, telling them they are missed and wanted in the parish community? This is the question and challenge the U.S.... More
Pope Francis has decided that some of the most controversial issues raised at the first assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will be examined by study groups that will work beyond the synod's final assembly in October. The possible revision... More